Enfocus releases Phoenix 24.11 and Griffin 24.11 with enhanced wide format features and automation improvements

Ghent, Belgium, 5 November 2024, Enfocus, the leader in providing affordable, flexible automation tools to the printing industry, is pleased to announce the simultaneous release of Phoenix 24.11 and Griffin 24.11. These updates include powerful new tools to enhance the flexibility and efficiency of wide format print workflows, new mark types, and offer robust automation capabilities through REST APIs.

Phoenix 24.11 and Griffin 24.11 are packed with great new features that will boost our customers’ ability to optimize their wide format workflows. The 24.11 updates address specific customer needs like advanced waste management and new device compatibility. They also make it easier to integrate these improvements into automated workflows, simplifying complex processes for our users.

Steven Nuyt, Head of Product at Enfocus

New Features in Phoenix 24.11

Wide Format Waste Dividers 

A new waste divider mark type helps digital cutting table operators efficiently dispose of leftover board waste. Users can control the placement of divider lines with orientation, spacing, and offset options, and even add optional nicks to keep waste areas loosely held together. 

Fotoba Marks 

Phoenix 24.11 introduces support for Fotoba cutting devices, with fully customizable marks that control direction, distance, thickness, and spacing to fit different Fotoba models. 
 

New Features in Griffin 24.11 

Waste Dividers 

Like Phoenix, Griffin 24.11 has added waste divider marks to help digital cutting table operators manage board waste. The feature can be fully automated via Griffin Auto’s REST API, making integration of waste management into automated workflows easier than ever. 

Fotoba Marks 

Wide format customers can now benefit from the introduction of Fotoba marks for vertical and horizontal bars needed to operate Fotoba cutting devices. Users can customize the settings and automate the process via the REST API. 

Shape Marks 

Griffin 24.11 introduces a new shape mark feature, allowing users to add circles and ellipses to their layouts. This is particularly useful for placing camera marks in precise locations during production. 

Performance Improvements 

Griffin has seen significant performance improvements, including faster and more stable operations. Enhanced PDF rendering has been added for more accurate output, and new controls for grommet mark placement provide greater flexibility. 

Additional Improvements 

Phoenix 24.11 and Griffin 24.11 both include many under-the-hood enhancements to improve overall stability and performance. The introduction of new REST API capabilities has further expanded automation possibilities, allowing users to integrate these updates into their existing workflows with ease. For a complete list of changes, visit the Phoenix 24.11 & Enfocus Griffin 24.11 What's New pages. 

Availability 

Phoenix 24.11 and Griffin 24.11 are available immediately to all customers with an active maintenance contract.