LithoTechnics releases the German version
of Metrix™ and appoints Optimus Deutschland as Resellers.
Sydney, Australia, July 22, 2004 - LithoTechnics
Pty Limited (www.lithotechnics.com) today announced the release
of the German version of their new product - Metrix. LithoTechnics
also announced the signing of an agreement with Optimus Deutschland
for selling and supporting Metrix throughout Germany, Austria,
Switzerland, Lithuania, Latvia, & Estonia.
Metrix is the first truly automatic layout
calculator designed specifically for estimators, customer
service representatives, production planners, and prepress
operators. Metrix's patent pending technology considers all
necessary parameters to automatically calculate optimum press
sheet layouts for ganging multiple products.
"We have been selling and supporting the leading
Optimus print management system for over 20 years, so we know
the daily challenges our customers face," said Jürgen Handrack,
CEO of Optimus Deutschland. "Many printing companies need
to combine different jobs on one sheet but until now there
has been no easy way to do this. Metrix is a unique application
that will benefit many of our customers."
Now available in German, Metrix offers users
new bottom-line savings by facilitating commonly known, but
under-utilized cost saving strategies such as gang printing.
Metrix eliminates the complexities of gang printing enabling
even the least skilled planner to confidently create instant
layouts. Metrix also minimizes stock wastage, placing as much
product onto a press sheet as possible, considering the press's
capabilities and product specifications such as grain direction.
Metrix integrates directly with the Optimus
2020 print management system by importing JDF (Job Definition
Format) product intent data. Metrix then instantly calculates
the optimum layout at the click of a button. The Metrix Production
Edition can also export JDF, CIP3, and Preps® template files
to eliminate the manual creation of prepress templates, and
to automate the setup of cutters and folding machines in the
finishing department.
"We are very excited about partnering with such
a respected company in such an important market," says Rohan
Holt, LithoTechnics founder. "Our vision is not only to develop
key workflow automation tools but also to ensure they are
well represented and supported. The JDF link between Metrix
and Optimus offers real value to end users, saving a lot of
time, eliminating the potential for errors, and empowering
all commercial printers to increase profits by working smarter,
not harder."
About Optimus Deutschland
Optimus Deutschland have been selling and supporting the Optimus
print management system for 21 years and are a recognized
market leader. Developed by the UK-based Optichrome Print
Group, the Optimus print management system is used by over
550 customers across 23 countries in 8 different languages.
Optimus are PrintCity members, and full members of the CIP4
Organization.
About LithoTechnics
LithoTechnics is a privately held company founded in 2003
by Rohan Holt. Holt is the original inventor of SuperImpose™,
the product that was adapted and renamed UpFront® when
it was acquired by ScenicSoft in 1999. Based south of Sydney,
Australia, LithoTechnics is a software company focused on
providing key tools and technologies to enable print workflow
automation. LithoTechnics is a full member of the CIP4 Organization.
For more information visit http://www.lithotechnics.com.
