Brainworks Software teamed up with Advanced Publishing Systems to incorporate APS’ Optima Live production and planning software within Brainworks’ advertising and circulation apps.

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Markzware released version 3 of its Markzware conversion tool, which the vendor said allows users to convert QuarkXPress files to Adobe InDesign. The app converts files created with QuarkXPress (versions 3.3 through 7.x) on both Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh platforms, Markzware said. The app is priced at $199 for new users and can be upgraded for existing users for $99.

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Polkadots Software Inc. released Newsflo Intro, built on its flagship Newsflo workflow software. Among its features, the app includes preflighting, a Web browser interface, soft proofing and automated page pairing, and is available for $9,995. Meantime, the Aberdeen (S.D.) American News rolled out Newsflo across its site to replace a variety of legacy apps that integrate with newer software.

www.flashlight-digital.com

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OneVision launched the newest version of its Asura Enterprise online file transmission app featuring new PDF error reporting.

www.onevision.com/asuraenterprise.html
 

Rheinische Post and Westdeutsche Zeitung of Germany tapped MAN Roland unit ppi Media for the AdMan module of its printnet software.

The Aberdeen (S.D.) American News tapped Flashlight Digital to integrate workflow software from Polkadots Software. The daily implemented Newsflo across its site to replace a variety of legacy apps that integrate with newer software.

www.flashlight-digital.com

www.polkadots.ca
 

Fujifilm introduced PressMax, a line of environmentally friendly pressroom chemistry and press care products designed to improve press performance and efficiency. PressMax is available for heatset, sheetfed and mini web presses, supports a variety of dampening systems and works with conventional, UV/hybrid or metal inks, Fuji said.

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MAN Roland unit ppi Media said it will release an upgraded version of its soft proofing application. PressProof TC, for true color, links with printnet and can be linked via high-res image data for proper computer-to-plate exposure. In addition, the app can automatically consider selected paper/ink combinations in simulation, ppi said.