Highcon, the digital cutting and creasing system manufacturer, and software development company Hybrid Software have partnered on optimising digital die cutting workflow efficiency for packaging and display converters, allowing production teams to achieve ‘faster setups and top-quality output’.

The partnership sees an integration of Hybrid’s Packz software, offering full PDF support, into Highcon’s Digital Die Cutting Workflow Package.

At the core of this collaboration is a custom-designed version of the Packz Engine for Highcon, introducing a fully integrated PDF workflow tailored for the digital die-cutting process. By advancing artwork handling, high-quality previews, and automated XML export capabilities, this collaboration enables packaging converters to seamlessly integrate Highcon’s digital solutions into their workflows, simplifying setup while accelerating production timelines, said Hybrid.

Van der Perre, chief commercial officer, Hybrid Software, said, ‘Our partnership with Highcon is all about empowering the packaging industry. Finishing is a vital step in packaging production, and this collaboration streamlines the process, delivering greater efficiency and precision for our customers.’