Demonstrations will include AI-assisted prepress, color management, packaging visualization and GPU-native rendering.
Hybrid Software will present its latest innovations for labels and packaging production at LOUPE Americas 2026, focusing on AI-assisted workflows, color management, and high-performance rendering technology.
“Label and packaging converters are under constant pressure to increase efficiency while maintaining quality and consistency,” said Mike Rottenborn, CEO of Hybrid Software. “The technologies we are presenting at LOUPE Americas address practical production challenges, from automating routine tasks and improving color accuracy to increasing throughput in high-volume digital printing environments.”
A key theme across the Hybrid Software portfolio is the practical application of artificial intelligence to improve productivity and streamline production processes. The latest version of the PDF editor PACKZ introduces new AI-powered tools that assist operators with support, scripting, and custom actions directly within the prepress workflow. CLOUDFLOW features CLOUDFLOW Matches, which uses a secure large language model (LLM) to identify previously produced packaging jobs with similar text, barcodes, and image content, helping accelerate job preparation and reduce errors.
Hybrid Software will also demonstrate jAImes, an AI-powered solution that automates the processing of customer emails and production requests, reducing manual data entry and helping customer service teams move jobs into production more quickly. The latest version of Artflow from Hybrid Software Brandz includes AI-assisted tools for artwork validation, copy management, and compliance workflows.
The company will also highlight its expanding color management portfolio for labels and packaging, including developments in spectral color management, expanded gamut printing, and standards-based production workflows. Visitors will see how ColorLogic technology helps converters achieve more accurate and consistent brand color reproduction across print processes.
For packaging visualization and design, Hybrid Software Brandz will demonstrate the latest version of iC3D, including enhanced asset management capabilities and support for native CF2 structural design files. The new functionality streamlines the creation of accurate 3D packaging visuals for formats such as pouches and sachets.
For OEMs, Hybrid Software Helix will unveil the latest version of its SmartDFE digital front end platform, built for the GPU-powered future of print production. At its core is GPU-native rendering technology that processes complex PDFs up to 30 times faster than traditional renderers, complemented by a new cross-platform, GPU-powered Job Editor for smooth, responsive navigation of high-resolution files. Completing the GPU-native architecture is the world’s first GPU-native Harlequin RIP®, which reduces hardware requirements while maintaining the trusted quality and performance of Harlequin. Together, these innovations create a foundation for the next generation of intelligent print workflows, dynamically optimizing processing across CPU and GPU resources.
Visitors to booth 3007 can see demonstrations of these technologies and discuss their applications with Hybrid Software specialists throughout the show.