Zund has revamped the ZCC Zund Cut Center software and user interface from the ground up to provide more capabilities for automated file preparation and digital cutting.
With its client-server architecture, ZCC V.4 is easily scalable – the modular design enables configurations tailored to specific production requirements.
There are two different editions. ZCC Zund Cut Center Basic is aimed at those in production environments that don’t require functions such as automatic data import, job queues, or data exchange with other systems. With the Basic version, the operator can manually convert source files into .zcc files using ‘cut editor’ and open them as production files in ‘cut center’.
ZCC Zund Cut Center Advanced is suitable for those with high order volumes and wanting to increase workflow automation. In this edition, users have access to functions such as the job queue, information on the estimated production time, import via hot folders, and email notifications. For both editions, options such as the camera, pick and place, visualizing, and routing can be bought individually.
Cut editor is the central software component of every ZCC software suite and is used to import source files and prepare them for cutting. It can be run directly from the workstation at the cutter. It can also be installed at other workstations in prepress and used for file preparation. If needed, it can be expanded with a nesting option.
Cut server provides automated data import via hot folders, data exchange with other systems such as the ERP and Rip, and an estimated production-time calculator. It  also handles the communication between cut editor and cut center. Other systems can connect to the cut server using the .zcc file format.
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