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New Smart Factory Portfolio Delivers Modular, Vendor-Neutral Solutions for the Global Printing Industry
BRIXEN | Italy – September 2025 – At PRINTING United 2025, the Durst Group announced the launch of its Open Software Initiative, a modular, cloud-enabled platform designed to serve the entire printing industry—not just Durst customers. Branded as the Smart Factory Portfolio, the initiative offers print service providers, resellers, system integrators, and OEMs access to powerful, interoperable software modules that integrate seamlessly with third-party systems, regardless of printer type or manufacturer.
“Our vision is to create an open, future-proof software ecosystem for the entire printing industry—developed by us, but available to everyone. This sets new standards for productivity, automation, and vendor independence.” – Christoph Gamper, CEO and Co-Owner, Durst Group
Smart Factory: Open by Design
The Smart Factory platform connects and automates every stage of production by unifying data, workflows, and systems. With open APIs and integration readiness at its core, the portfolio emphasizes interoperability while remaining distinct from Durst’s proprietary solutions.
“With the Open Software Initiative and the Smart Factory Portfolio, we’re not just offering products—we’re creating a framework that allows partners to contribute their own solutions, services, or integrations.” – Michael Deflorian, Director, Business Unit Software & Solutions, Durst Group
Core Modules in the Smart Factory Portfolio
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Prepress (Prepare): Automates prepress workflows with preflight, data preparation, and advanced PDF editing—powered by callas software.
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Production (Produce): High-speed RIP and spectral color management solution combining speed, accuracy, and production optimization.
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ERP/MIS (Lift ERP): Cloud-based system for managing orders, resources, production, logistics, and delivery across print operations.
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E-Commerce (Smart Shop): B2B/B2C solution with built-in online editor, marketing automation, analytics, and marketplace integration.
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AI Tools: Includes production intelligence, file analysis, smartphone scanning, and image upscaling to increase automation and reduce manual touchpoints.
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