Taktiful Joins the Ghent Workgroup to Standardize Digital Print Embellishments

Taktiful Software Solutions has taken a significant step toward shaping the future of digital print embellishments by joining the Ghent Workgroup (GWG), a global leader in developing best practices for print and packaging workflows. This partnership aims to address the pressing need for consistent standards in digital embellishments, streamlining processes for printers and ensuring high-quality results across the industry.

Elevating Digital Embellishments

Digital embellishments, such as foils, varnishes, and textures, have transformed the print industry, offering high-impact visual and tactile enhancements. However, many printers face challenges like inconsistent workflows, file preparation issues, and production inefficiencies, limiting the technology’s potential.

By collaborating with the Ghent Workgroup, Taktiful seeks to simplify these processes. The group’s established expertise in setting industry standards provides the ideal platform to create guidelines that enhance efficiency, consistency, and collaboration for digital embellishments.

“Joining the Ghent Workgroup is a milestone for Taktiful,” said Kevin Abergel, CEO of Taktiful. “It allows us to contribute to the standardization of embellishment workflows, helping printers achieve better results with less complexity.”

Simplifying Workflows and Improving Quality

The Ghent Workgroup is renowned for creating specifications that simplify print workflows and improve production quality. By incorporating digital embellishments into these guidelines, Taktiful and GWG aim to:

• Streamline file preparation to reduce production errors.

• Establish consistent standards across equipment and software.

• Enhance communication between printers, designers, and clients.

David Zwang, Chairman of the Ghent Workgroup, noted, “Taktiful’s expertise in embellishment aligns perfectly with our mission to advance best practices. Together, we can ensure embellishments become an accessible and reliable tool for the industry.”

Empowering Printers

For printers, the lack of clear standards often translates to inefficiencies, wasted materials, and inconsistent results. Taktiful’s involvement in GWG addresses these pain points by providing actionable guidelines that make digital embellishments easier to execute and more profitable.

The benefits for printers are clear:

• Faster Workflows: Streamlined processes minimize setup times and errors.

• Better Results: Standardized practices ensure reliable, high-quality outputs.

• Increased Profitability: Efficient production reduces waste and improves margins.

This initiative aims to make digital embellishments a standard offering, empowering printers to confidently adopt the technology and realize its full potential.

Mainstreaming Digital Embellishments

Taktiful’s collaboration with GWG comes at a pivotal moment as the demand for high-value, visually striking print products continues to grow. By addressing workflow challenges and improving consistency, this partnership will make embellishments more accessible to printers of all sizes, turning them from a niche service into a mainstream offering.

“Standards elevate the entire industry,” Abergel said. “This partnership ensures digital embellishments can be embraced widely, delivering greater value for printers and their customers.”

Shaping the Future of Print

As digital print continues to evolve, partnerships like this one are essential to ensuring the industry’s growth and innovation. By developing clear, practical guidelines, Taktiful and GWG are paving the way for a future where digital embellishments are seamless, efficient, and impactful.

To learn more about the Ghent Workgroup, visit www.gwg.org. For information about Taktiful’s work in digital embellishments, explore www.taktiful.com.

With this collaboration, Taktiful and the Ghent Workgroup are not only solving today’s challenges but also laying the foundation for a more innovative and profitable print industry.