Zünd is known worldwide for its high-performance digital cutting systems “made in Switzerland”. For some time now, the Swiss manufacturer has also been making a name for itself with user-friendly automation software such as PrimeCenter for prepress, as well as the Visualizing Option and the Pick&Place Interface Option for digital production. The latter are two solutions for removing/unloading cut parts, offering visual support and robot integration, respectively. In recognition of the wide-ranging benefits and exceptional price-performance ratio of these software solutions, a jury of experts from the European Digital Press Association EDP awarded them the distinction of “Best in Class”:

• The jury declares PrimeCenter the “Best Workflow Solution”. PrimeCenter automation software serves as control center for creating print & cut files and enables a highly efficient and productive prepress workflow. In a few clicks, users create fully nested print & cut jobs.

• The Pick&Place Interface Option and the Visualizing Option are recognized as “Best in Robotics” and “Best Print Support Tool”, respectively. The Pick&Place Interface Option lets Zünd Cut Center – ZCC control a robotic device, enabling fully automated parts removal – picking, sorting, and placing at pre-defined locations.

• The Visualizing Option provides visual support for parts removal. Cut parts are labeled via projection or monitor. The user is able to see at a glance which parts belong to which job and can apply labels for continuous Track&Trace.

For more than ten years, EDP has been evaluating products and developments in the graphics industry for excellence and for commendation through an evaluation process involving the EDP technical committee, a jury of experts, and finally, a general award assembly of EDP members.