Every year since 2007, EDP, the European Association of Graphic Arts Magazines, reviews, evaluates and awards the best print products. This year, despite the difficulties caused by the pandemic, we managed to evaluate those products that were released from March 2019 to March 2020. A few days ago, on December 7, with a slight delay due to Covid - as all scheduled dates had to be canceled due to the effects of the pandemic, including the starting date for the drupa awards ceremony in June - this year's 14th EDP 2020 awards were notified to their winners via an online presentation.
The evaluation of products by the technical committee is Photo Manipulation Services based on specific criteria such as quality, innovation, performance and cost, and not on the popularity of a product or other parameters. In this way we ensure the recognition of manufacturers for their technological achievements. A total of 29 print products received the EDP Award this year, convincing the jury that they deserve this important distinction. These 29 products are divided into five main categories: 1. Software / Hardware 2. Printing Machines 3. Industrial Solutions 4. Finishing Machines
5. Consumables This year's winners are: Software & Hardware Best system layout, design and editing: Chili Publish | Best Color Management System: Onyx | Onyx 19 Best Workflow System: Durst Durst Workflow Best MIS / ERP System: Dataline | MultiPress e-calculator Best software for special applications: EFI | FreeForm Create Best Complementary Tool for Printing & Closing: Bobst | Large Format Digital Inspection Table Printing Machines Large / Wide Format Printing Best roll-to-roll printer <170 cm: Mimaki | UJV100-160 Best roll-to-roll printer <320 cm: Agfa |