New automation option increases efficiency and streamlines customers' finishing workflows
BRAMPTON, ON., Oct. 10, 2017 – Canon Canada, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc., today announced enhancements to its Océ ProCut digital finishing systems with the new and intuitive Océ ProCut Auto Pilot automation option, now commercially available in two dynamic configurations. The versatile, next-generation options are poised to provide customers with outstanding workflow productivity.
With the Océ ProCut Auto Pilot system, Canon Canada introduces a new level of automation. A Canon DSLR camera placed above the table will recognize the unique fiducial mark on each printed piece and automatically call up the correct cutting data. This enhancement is designed to eliminate the need to manually scan a barcode and will help to provide users with quicker turnaround times. Once the job is recognized by Auto Pilot, the Océ ProCut Vision software automatically begins finishing using the tool settings pre-defined in the Vision software. To ensure this capability is included, users must make sure the router and/or tools are installed in the Universal Modules.
To go even further with automation, with the optional Océ ProCut Automatic Router Bit Changer (ARC), the router can use up to eight different bits for routing, polishing, engraving, etc. Additionally, it can automatically finish one complex job or multiple jobs on different materials without the need of operator intervention.
“Greater productivity can be achieved by workflow efficiency and automation,” said Patrick D’Souza, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Professional Printing Solutions Group, Canon Canada. “The Océ ProCut Auto Pilot system creates workflow efficiencies, allowing our customers to concentrate on other tasks, eliminating any bottlenecks in the production process, ensuring jobs are on time and workflow running smoothly.”
With reliability, versatility, and flexibility all built into one system, the benefits add up quickly. Some of the most pivotal benefits include:
As Canon continues to bring together its technology and various organizations as part of the One Canon approach, the Océ ProCut Auto Pilot exemplifies the possibilities of this vision. The new automation system incorporates advanced Canon EOS imaging technology and recognizes Canon proprietary registration marks on the printed media in order to automatically identify jobs placed within a predefined area of the cutter table. Combining Canon camera and Océ ProCut technology provides users an efficient and uniquely productive solution for finishing and automation needs.
Requirements and Availability
The Auto Pilot system requires Océ ProCut Vision v.4.7 or newer in order to work. All new Vision orders from July 11, 2017 will include this latest version of software. Customers currently on v.4.x can upgrade to v.4.7 free of charge. This upgrade is available through your local service technician.
Availability, prices and specifications are subject to change without notice.
About Canon Canada Inc.
Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Canon Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon USA, is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business and medical digital imaging solutions. Innovation and cutting-edge technology have been essential ingredients in Canon's success. Canon Canada Inc. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 per cent Canadian-based service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon Canada Inc. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility.
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