▲ Sticker Builder from Antigro gets files ready for print in PDF with cutlines or transparent PNG formats, ensuring compatibility various printers and cutters die-cutting is that it makes the production of complex, custom shapes, that are typically more challenging to produce through traditional digital cutting methods, more possible,” Grauf says. “Die-cutting is also versatile and compatible with a wide range of materials, opening the door for personalisation and customisation of a broad range of products. When it comes to custom stickers and other personalised products, die-cutting ensures that less material is wasted around the custom shape, bringing added sustainability benefits too.” In terms of which software to select, Grauf advises using solutions which streamline production, boost quality, and enhance profitability. Essential features, he continues, include designing options for creating outlines, adjusting thickness, advanced background removal on the end-customer side, and fully automated print-ready file preparation with cutlines in a Spot Color cut line. This is all in addition to preprint automation features like barcode integration, custom file naming, and automatic placement into hot folders after the order is paid. “Versatile software capable of handling labels, stickers, and beyond, such as magnets and life-size cardboard cutouts, enables businesses to expand their unique offerings and attract niche markets,” he adds. With this, Grauf highlights Antigro Designer’s Sticker Builder tool, which supports any file that requires a cut line layer. He explains that the combination of cutting-edge artificial intelligence with intuitive design tools enables users to design custom-shaped products by automatically generating the outline and cut lines in print-ready files. “Sticker Builder enables PSPs to get files ready for print in PDF with cutlines or transparent PNG formats, ensuring compatibility with various printing machines and cutters,” Grauf says, adding: “Print-ready files can be generated in seven seconds, and proofs are automatically generated for quick approval, speeding up the process.” With so many hardware and software options to consider, one can be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed when it comes to die-cutting. However, following the advice of those featured here can certainly help you find the most effective solutions for your business. Die-cutting is also versatile and compatible with a wide range of materials, opening the door for personalisation and customisation of a broad range of products BOBST’s Expertcut 106 PER features new carbon fiber gripper bars, allowing it to hit 9,500 sheets per hour 9,500 DIE-CUTTING 70 email: editor@printmonthly.co.uk May / June 2025 - Issue 354
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