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Amtech, HP collaborate on HP PageWide C500 ERP integration

Amtech, a provider of software solutions for the corrugated and folding carton manufacturing industries, is collaborating with HP to integrate the Amtech ERP solution for the HP PageWide C500 Press, which the companies say will enable converters to optimize production and enhance their brand customers.

The EnCore software system is comprised of a set of modules that address key components of a packaging plants operations, processes, and procedures. The EnCore integration, they say, will benefit HP PageWide C500 converters with automated job submission, tracking, control, bilateral data retrieval and visibility to press status, all using the standard JDF/JMF print protocol. The solution will create an all-digital, end-to-end no touch workflow that enables businesses to design, price and order packaging online, while keeping everyone in the supply-chain informed and collaborative.

With the new integration, Amtech is also adding new functionality to the EnCore All-In-One Cloud-based packaging solution, such as automated schedule downloads, production reporting, job and press analytics.

The HP PageWide C500 Press is designed to produce offset quality for mainstream production using water-based, food compliant inks, printing on both primary and secondary food packaging that is compliant with global food safety regulations, HP explains.