MIS software solutions provider Cerm has integrated with Belgian design, prepress and plate making firm Athena Graphics, to automate the flexo plate ordering process for label printers.
By combining Cerm’s MIS capabilities with Athena Graphics’ knowledge in prepress and flexo plate production, this partnership streamlines workflows, reduces manual steps, and ensures precision at every stage, explained Cerm.
The integration automates the transfer of verified job data – including approved artwork PDFs and order information – from Cerm MIS to Athena Graphics. Cerm added that job files are compressed and transferred, while real-time status updates are reflected instantly in the MIS, ensuring full visibility which in turn eliminates guesswork for operators.
To bridge the gap between physical and digital processes, each flexo plate from Athena Graphics can be marked with a QR code containing the Cerm product ID. Upon delivery, converters can scan the code to confirm receipt, aligning physical plates with digital records and improving accuracy.
Sebastiaan Hermans, marketing manager at Cerm, said, ‘This integration reflects our shared commitment to innovation, delivering smarter and more efficient workflows to our customers. It fully underscores Cerm’s mission to automate production processes and optimise operations for label converters. By reducing errors, streamlining workflows, and enhancing visibility, the Cerm-Athena Graphics integration helps label printers achieve new levels of efficiency and reliability.’
Ignace Cosaert, CEO at Athena Graphics, agreed with Mr Hermans and underlined the importance of offering customers the most advanced and efficient solutions. The collaboration with Cerm helps Athena Graphics do that, he added.
