Global Graphics targets smart factories with new DFE Jo Francis Thursday, April 22, 2021 Global Graphics has developed a new automated digital frontend setup that marks the first collaborative product from companies within the group. Global Graphics initial target is labels and packaging with other variants in pipeline The Smart DFE brings together know-how from Global Graphics companies Hybrid Software, Meteor Inkjet and Xitron, as well as Global’s own software expertise. The initial version is targeted at industrial label and packaging applications and spans a raft of functions including PDF creation, variable data printing, screening, image optimisation, ripping and data collection.