Set for launch in November, the collaboration is said to create a smoother and more efficient colour conversion process for users by enhancing the connectivity and data exchange between the two products.

The new connector will allow users to create a standardised and automated process for colour matching and reseparation of multi-colour image and vector data, eliminating manual work, reducing the risk of errors, and saving up to 60 minutes of operator time per job.

As ArtPro+ can modify colours, it will also be simple and quick to add file edits after conversion for Multi Colour Process Printing.

Additionally, enhanced colour precision on press can be achieved through standardising colour conversion using GMG’s enhanced spectral colour technology.

The integration is also said to ensure uninterrupted file processing and colour conversion, without losing crucial metadata between systems.

Geert de Proost, director of product management at Esko, said: “Colour management is a complex process and hugely important because there is no single quality standard that you can work with.

“Therefore, it has been hugely satisfying to have collaborated on this project with GMG and bring our respective customers a solid data connection between our two leading solutions.

“The manual reseparation of images and artwork to match brands’ colour accuracy demands can be a laborious and error-prone process. But by automating the reseparation using GMG OpenColor technology, via the unique integration with Esko ArtPro+, pre-press professionals can now accurately visualise colour in before-and-after states and assess colour deviations on-screen with precise Delta E readouts.”

Rainer Schmitt, head of product development at GMG, added: “Esko and GMG have a shared goal of delivering fully integrated digital workflow and colour management solutions. A better integration of GMG technology inside Esko solutions is one of the most often reported requests from our joint customers.

“Focusing on a frictionless user experience by connecting Esko ArtPro+ and GMG OpenColor, our partnership is starting with a great deal of value for our customers.”

Earlier this year, Esko acquired imposition AI software company Tilia Labs.