Fusion News
Chronicle Printing Chooses Fusion Workflow ESP
March 30, 2010 - - Centralia, WA - The Chronicle Printing Division of Lafromboise Newspaper Inc. recently upgraded their prepress workflow to achieve greater production efficiencies and quality control in plate production and in the pressroom by installing Workflow ESP from Fusion Systems International.
Journal-News Chooses Fusion DigiPage for
Post-RIP Imposition Workflow
July 1, 2009 - Fusion Systems International announced that the Journal-News of Hillsboro, IL, has chosen its Fusion WorkflowESP as a front-end for their existing Screen CTP imager. The Fusion workflow integrated seamlessly into their Screen supplied Windows Harlequin RIP environment.
Community Newspapers Inc. Installs Fusion Workflow ESP
May 8, 2009 - Portland, OR - Community Newspapers, a Pamplin Communications Corporation company , recently installed Workflow ESP automated prepress, from Fusion Systems International, as part of their migration to Computer-to-Plate.
Fusion Systems awarded full G7® Expert status
May 1, 2009 - Fusion Systems International announced that it has obtained full G7® Expert status through the IDEAlliance. This allows Fusion Systems to certify any printer as a G7® Master Printer, allowing that printer proclaim itself as G7® Qualified and guarantee adherence to the G7® standard to their print customers.
iTrap Interactive, in-RIP Trapping Solutions for OS X and Windows Harlequin RIPs Now Available From Fusion Systems International
Jan 9, 2009. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.fusionsystems.com) today announced release of iTrap, their new In-RIP, interactive trapping solution for all OS X based Harlequin RIPs. Fusion iTrap for OS X is the first software package available for OS X that provides Harlequin RIP users with very high-quality in-RIP, interactive trapping. Also available on Windows, the iTrap plugin was developed for OS X by Fusion Systems International in conjunction with Lucid Dream Software, who provided core trapping software.
Packaging Application Support, Improved Dot-Proofing and File-Handling, Featured in DigiPage™ 5.1 by Fusion Systems International
Dec 19, 2008. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.fusionsystems.com) today announced release of version 5.1 of its DigiPage™ ROOM workflow automation solution. Key enhancements include packaging application support (such as nesting and step and repeat), improved file handling and Dynamic Job Routing™, advances in performance, and improved dot-proofing.
Frederick News-Post Stays In Sync with Publication Proofing System (PPS) 3.1 by Fusion Systems International
Oct 29, 2008. Portland, OR -- The Frederick News-Post recently went live with the latest release of Publication Proofing System (PPS) 3.1 by Fusion Systems International (http://www.fusionsystems.com). The Web-based proofing system plays a major roll in simplifying and strengthening communication across departments at the Frederick News-Post's new $44-million, 120,000-square-foot production facility.
Newspapers' and Publishers' Need for Multiple Publication Support in PPS 3.1 Met by Fusion Systems International
September 9, 2008. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.fusionsystems.com) today announced the release of version 3.1 of Publication Proofing System (PPS), a Web-based soft-proofing solution for newspapers, publishers, and publication printers of any size -- large, medium and small.
Workflow Automation and Dynamic Job Routing™ Enhancements Featured in DigiPage 5.0 by Fusion Systems International
July 31, 2008. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.fusionsystems.com) today announced release of version 5.0 of its DigiPage ROOM workflow automation solution. Key enhancements include improved workflow automation and Dynamic Job Routing™, press-accurate halftone dot proofing, reverse filename parsing, and easy setup of post-RIP imposition workflows.
Higher Productivity Workflows and RIPs Released by Fusion Systems International
July 11, 2008. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.fusionsystems.com) today announced that it has begun shipping new releases of Fusion Workflows and RIPs designed specifically for higher productivity by taking full advantage of the latest Quad and Dual Quad Core hardware available from Apple and a wide range of PC and server manufacturers. The new solutions are dramatically faster than previously offered versions, and feature new capabilities.
NEXPO Demos of Prepress Workflow Solutions by Fusion Systems International Planned
March 17, 2008. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.fusionsystems.com) today announced plans to attend the Newspaper Association of America's Newspaper Exposition (NEXPO) in Washington, D.C. this year and demonstrate their latest Apple® Mac OS® X prepress workflow solutions. Advanced controls for automated post-RIP page-pairing and imposition, job approval/rejection control, file-flow automation based on standardized publication naming conventions, workflow automation decoupled from the need for communications to an upfront publication planning system, and ease of use -- these are among the features to be demonstrated in this latest release of their Workflow ESP™ Advanced workflow solution, a powerful prepress workflow automation suite.
Newspapers and Publishers' Web-based Publication Proofing System 2.0 Released by Fusion Systems International
February 26, 2008. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.fusionsystems.com) today announced release of Publication Proofing System (PPS) version 2.0, a Web-based soft-proofing workflow designed specifically for newspapers and publishers. Advanced controls for automated post-RIP page-pairing and imposition, integration with popular imposition applications, job approval/rejection control, file-flow automation based on standardized publication naming conventions, workflow automation decoupled from the need for communications to an upfront publication planning system, and ease of use are among the latest features in PPS 2.0...
Latest Apple Mac OS X Prepress Workflow Solutions to Be Demonstrated at America East Newspaper Conference by Fusion Systems International
February 5, 2008. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.fusionsystems.com) today announced plans to demonstrate their latest Apple® Mac OS® X prepress workflow solutions at the America East Newspaper Conference, in Hershey, PA, this year. Advanced controls for automated post-RIP page-pairing and imposition, job approval/rejection control, file-flow automation based on standardized publication naming conventions, workflow automation decoupled from the need for communications to an upfront publication planning system, and ease of use -- these are among the features to be demonstrated in this latest release of their Workflow ESP™ Advanced workflow solution, a powerful prepress workflow automation suite.
CIP3 Enhancements by Fusion Systems International Ensure Greater Color Accuracy on Press
September 15, 2007. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.FusionSystems.com) today announced that recent release of, and enhancements to, their CIP3 solution ensure greater color accuracy on press. Greater color accuracy on press is a result of finer PPI content control. Fusion Systems' new CIP3 solution is the only Harlequin-based CIP3 solution currently able to provide such high levels of color accuracy and control.
Hagadone Newspapers' Coeur d'Alene Press Chooses Fusion Workflow ESP™ to Automate Prepress
August 14, 2007. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.FusionSystems.com) today announced that Hagadone Newspapers' Coeur d'Alene Press in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, has chosen Fusion Systems' Workflow ESP to automate their prepress production workflow for the daily newspaper, Sunday paper, and special editions.
Frederick News-Post Automates Prepress Production with Fusion Workflow ESP™
July 12, 2007. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.FusionSystems.com) today announced that the Frederick News-Post in Frederick, Maryland, has automated their prepress production workflow with Fusion Systems' Workflow ESP. Improved quality and throughput prepare the daily and tabloids for a new TKS press installation scheduled for later this year.
Color Quality and Predictability Sharply Improved at Wholesale Printers by Fusion Systems' Prep to Press™ Color Services
May 31, 2007. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.FusionSystems.com) today announced that they recently completed a Prep to Press™ color services project at Wholesale Printers in Battleground, Washington, which has resulted in a sharp improvement not only of color quality but also of the predictability of color quality.
Fusion Workflow ESP 4.07 for Windows Released
May 14, 2007. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.FusionSystems.com) today announced the release of Fusion Workflow ESP 4.07 for Windows, also available for Mac OS X and Linux. This release of the automated ROOM workflow solution features Fusion Systems' Dynamic Job Routing™, a sophisticated prepress technology for automating workflow. Dynamic Job Routing, together with true-page numbering, post-process scripting, the production of press-accurate, PDF raster proofs, and continued improvements in performance, code optimizations, and control -- make this an excellent solution for Windows-centric newspapers, commercial printers, and Digital Press shops seeking to improve ROI through automation.
Mac-Intel Compatible Fusion Print Production Manager Version 1.2 Released: Free Eval Copies Available
April 6, 2007. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.FusionSystems.com) today announced that it has released version 1.2 of Fusion Print Production Manager (PPM) for Mac OS X. Notable in this release is the support for Mac-Intel as well as PowerPC hardware. Free evaluation copies are available from the Downloads page of the company's Website at http://www.FusionSystems.com
Mac-Intel Harlequin-based Fusion RIP for OS X Version 7.2 Released
February 23, 2007. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.FusionSystems.com) today announced that it has released version 7.2 of the Fusion RIP for Mac OS X. This latest version of the RIP supports Apple's Mac-Intel hardware as well as PowerPC hardware.
Antelope Valley Press Automates Imposition, Bolsters Productivity With Fusion Systems' Automated Prepress Solutions
October 13, 2006. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.FusionSystems.com) today announced that it recently upgraded the prepress workflow at the Antelope Valley Press, in Palmdale, California. As a result of automated imposition and other improvements in the workflow the company is now seeing greatly improved productivity.
Fusion Systems' Workflow ESP Automated Prepress Solution Proven Compatible With Kodak NewsManager Workflow System
September 27, 2006. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.FusionSystems.com) today announced proven compatibility of their Fusion News Workflow ESP product with Kodak's NewsManager Workflow System.
The Daily Breeze Bolsters Prepress Production with Fusion Systems' Automated Prepress Solutions
September 5, 2006. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.FusionSystems.com) today announced that the The Daily Breeze, a Copley Press owned newspaper, completed the conversion of their prepress production to a recently installed Fusion Systems' OS X-based raster management workflow solution and is seeing immediate returns on their investment.
Fusion Print Production Manager Released: a Web-browser-based Production Management Tool for Prepress
May 25, 2006. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.FusionSystems.com), a leading independent developer of prepress RIPs and workflow solutions for Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows, announced today immediate availability of their latest product, Print Production Manager, a Web-browser-based production management tool for prepress. Print Production Manager provides an elegant means for controlling and monitoring production processes such as preflight, imposition, trapping color management...
New Prepress Production Solutions To Be Showcased At AmericaEast Exhibition
February 28, 2006. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.FusionSystems.com) is pleased to announce their participation as an exhibitor (Booth 64) at the annual AmericaEast Newspaper Conference, March 27-29, in Hershey, PA. New product highlights include Fusion's Workflow ESP, fully automated post-RIP imposition, a browser-based Print Production Manager, and advanced Remote Client Soft-Proofing.
Preferred Vendor Status Granted to Fusion Systems International by Page-co (Newspaper and Publishing cooperative)
February 17, 2006. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.FusionSystems.com), a leading integrator and provider of OS X and Linux-based RIPs, workflow automation and production management solutions, is pleased to announce its new membership within the Page Cooperative as a preferred vendor. Fusion Systems International specializes in scalable Harlequin® OS X and Linux RIP technologies and has been providing integrated solutions for over 15 years.
FirstPROOF Pro Free Demo
Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International, the leading developers of OS X and Unix-based RIP workflow solutions, announced immediate availability of Hamillroad Software's FirstPROOF Professional on the Fusion Systems web-site. FirstPROOF is the leading prepress soft-proofing application for Harlequin RIPs and TIFF based workflows, and is available for both Mac and PC environments. It is a Virtual dot soft-proofing tool with 40+ new tools and features, including a print function.
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