Print Factory Integration
Integrate with many of the systems you already rely on for MIS, ERP, and prepress operations.
Connect Your Print Factory
Make the systems you already rely on work together.
Orders, job specifications, production planning, artwork, approvals, prepress, presses and reporting all need to work together. When those systems are disconnected, print production teams spend valuable time moving information between them.
ECO3 helps connect business and production workflows so jobs can move from order to production with less manual intervention, fewer errors and better visibility.
Connect Business and Production
MIS or ERPs contain important information about the job.
ECO3 APOGEE supports integration with MIS and planning systems through JDF input and the APOGEE Scripting Engine, while its export capabilities can send output files to third-party systems.
Business outcome: Less rekeying. More automation. Better information flow from the office to the factory floor.
Connect Web-to-Print with Production
Online ordering shouldn't create additional work for the prepress team.
When APOGEE StoreFront is connected directly with APOGEE workflow, orders are automatically forwarded. This helps reduce operator workload and avoid communication errors between customer ordering and production.
Business outcome: Move online orders into production faster, with fewer manual touchpoints.
Connect Offset and Digital Production
Managing both offset and digital technologies through disconnected workflows can make production more complicated than it needs to be.
APOGEE DigitalPrint Link connects digital presses to APOGEE Prepress, creating a unified hybrid prepress workflow.
Business outcome: Find consistency in managing different production technologies while making better use of available equipment.
The Challenge: Too Many Systems, Too Much Manual Work
- Unnecessary operator workload
- Production delays
- Duplicate data entry
- Increased risk of errors
- Limited visibility into job status
- Difficulty connecting offset and digital production
Integration Fits Your Factory
ECO3 supports standard integration approaches including JDF and XML.
APOGEE is designed to connect with third-party systems and production equipment. APOGEE StoreFront also supports integrations with MIS/ERP, warehousing, payment, shipping and other services, with custom integration available where required. The new APOGEE IQ will be the all-in-one solution that doesn't require other systems but also integrates with those you wish to keep.
The goal isn't to replace everything.
It's to make the systems you depend on work better together.
Why ECO3?
ECO3 understands that your production environment has been built over time.
You have invested in business systems, presses, prepress technology and skilled people. Replacing everything simply to modernize one part of your workflow isn't always practical.
The focus is therefore on connecting production, automating repetitive processes and creating a workflow that can evolve as your business changes.
With decades of experience in print production, ECO3 combines workflow automation with integration capabilities designed specifically for the printing industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is print factory integration?
Print factory integration connects business systems, workflow software and production equipment so that information can move between them automatically rather than being entered manually at each stage.
Can ECO3 integrate with an MIS or ERP?
Yes. Apogee supports JDF-based integration with MIS and planning systems, and ECO3's current Apogee platform includes structured approaches for connecting ERP and MIS environments.
Can ECO3 connect Web-to-Print with production?
Yes. Apogee StoreFront can automatically forward orders to an Apogee workflow, helping reduce manual prepress work and speed production.
Can ECO3 support hybrid offset and digital production?
Yes. Apogee DigitalPrint Link connects digital presses with Apogee Prepress to create a unified hybrid prepress workflow.
Does ECO3 support third-party systems?
Yes. ECO3 documents integrations with third-party platforms and supports standard integration technologies including JDF and XML. Custom integration services may also be available for systems that are not covered by standard integrations.
Ready to Connect Your Print Factory?
Your systems already contain the information your production team needs. The opportunity is to make that information flow. ECO3 can help you connect business systems, customer orders, prepress and production into a more automated workflow—reducing manual work while giving your team greater control over production.