The Durst Group’s new Open Software Initiative is a neutral, modular platform for software solutions designed to go far beyond Durst systems. It offers print service providers, resellers, system integrators, and OEMs access to powerful and flexible modules built on proven Durst software technologies, allowing seamless integration of third-party solutions – regardless of printer type or manufacturer. These modules are bundled under the umbrella of ‘Smart Factory’.
The Durst Group will present its new Open Software Initiative for the first time at Printing United 2025, taking place from October 22–25 in Orlando, Florida. ‘Our vision is to create an open, future-proof software ecosystem for the entire printing industry, developed by us, but available to everyone. This sets new standards for productivity, automation, and vendor independence,’ explained Christoph Gamper, CEO and Co-Owner of the Durst Group.
Smart Factory: An Open Software Initiative
Under the slogan ‘One Software Ecosystem. Any Brand. Any Printer’, Durst is launching a modular, cloud-enabled software platform that can be flexibly used and integrated by print service providers, integrators, resellers, and OEMs. The platform focuses on interoperability, open APIs, and integration readiness, clearly separated from Durst’s existing proprietary solutions for Durst hardware customers.
The presentation will take place across two dedicated but closely aligned booths. The Durst Group booth will focus on proprietary software Durst Workflow and Durst Analytics for full integration with Durst printing systems. The Open Software Initiative booth will showcase new Smart Factory modules, OEM offerings, and integration examples.
Smart Factory Portfolio Overview
– Smart Shop: Print-specific eCommerce solution for B2B/B2C.
– Lift ERP: cloud-based ERP system designed specifically for the printing industry.
– Prepare: automated prepress solution for preflight and data preparation, including PDF editing.
– Produce: high-performance RIP solution with advanced colour management.
– Production Intelligence: AI-powered, data-driven solutions for smart production environments.
– OEM Model: the Smart Factory Portfolio also includes dedicated modules for OEM partners, resellers, and system integrators.
Callas software represents a successful example of OEM collaboration and will lead the neutral and independent OEM offering within the Durst Group. callas’ PDF engine technologies are already deployed by many global brands, including Adobe. The integration of callas into the Prepare and Produce modules of the Open Software Framework demonstrates how OEM partners can bring callas PDF technology (pdfToolbox) to market-ready solutions under their own brand. In addition, callas will act as an OEM gateway for selected Durst workflow technologies, giving OEM partners access to a broader ecosystem.
‘With the Open Software Initiative and the Smart Factory portfolio, we’re not just offering products, we’re creating an open framework that allows partners to contribute their own solutions, services, or integrations,’ said Michael Deflorian, Director Business Unit Software and Solutions, Durst Group. ‘We are proud to have callas software as a strong OEM partner, and through them, we can now offer complete PDF workflow solutions, not just core technologies, to our OEM network. This is a true blueprint of how we envision future OEM partnerships within the Open Software Initiative.’
Benefits
– Print Service Providers (PSPs) benefit from easy entry into professional software, with minimal investment risk.
– Resellers can expand their portfolio with proven, modular solutions.
– System integrators gain access to software that integrates easily into existing ERP or workflow environments.
– OEMs leverage the platform as a robust technology foundation for their own branded products.
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