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Athena Graphics - Flexo plate order automation
CERM Partner Integration
Automate your flexo plate ordering process
At the heart of this integration is a seamless workflow designed to simplify and accelerate plate ordering. It starts with a robust verification process within CERM MIS, ensuring all necessary steps—such as product approvals and template configurations—are in place. From there, job information is exported as an XML file alongside key subdirectories containing essential files, including approved artwork PDFs and order information.
This carefully prepared job data is then compressed into ZIP folders and securely transferred to Athena Graphics via FTP. Athena responds with real-time feedback using JMF messages, enabling clear visibility at all stages of production. Status updates such as “Athena Received” and “Athena Ready” are instantly reflected in CERM MIS, keeping operations in sync and eliminating guesswork.
Precision, efficiency, and error-free production
A further innovation in this workflow is the use of QR codes to bridge the gap between physical materials and digital data. Each flexo plate produced by Athena Graphics can be marked with a QR code containing the CERM product ID. Upon delivery, converters can scan the code to confirm receipt, ensuring that the physical plates are perfectly aligned with the system’s digital status records.
The automation goes beyond eliminating repetitive tasks—it introduces precision where it matters most. Integrated error checks minimize production delays and reduce costly mistakes, allowing operators to shift their focus from administrative tasks to strategic priorities.
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