PQX in Action

By now you have probably heard the term PQX, short for Print Quality eXchange. It’s the brand-new ISO 20616-2 standard for communicating color measurement results across any compatible software. PQX aims to make the sharing of measurement results as easy as CXF makes it to share color targets.

But as any new language requires, you need both a sender and a receiver to make it work. There has been plenty of talk about writing PQX files, but how about receiving them?

Join Dan and Robb as they discuss and demonstrate the exchange of data in this exciting new way. See how PQX files can be received and displayed in meaningful ways to better understand print performance and quality. As more senders and recipients leverage the PQX format of open communication, the time is now to learn what this method offers and to see how it works, in action!

About Our Presenters

Dan Uress, Colorware USA Inc

Dan Uress is a disrupter in the field of color measurement software. Aspiring to offer more than alternative software solutions could provide, he founded his company Colorware USA in 2008. Since then, Dan’s mission has been to develop customer-inspired solutions that aid in the understanding and accuracy of color reproduction in the manufacturing process. Working together with his partners, the MeasureColor suite of software was created to give customers the highest level of usability, connectivity and instrument choice of any product available.

For the past 14 years, Dan has worked tirelessly to earn an installed base of more than 3,000 companies in countries around the globe. Putting his customers’ interests first with unmatched dedication, Dan feels privileged to assist those looking to better understand and improve their color quality.

Robb Frimming, SGK

Robb is the print services director for SGK, leading a team of print service specialists in North America, and works as a global leader for print quality management. The team specializes in implementing Print Quality Programs with Consumer Products Companies, retailers and Quick Service Restaurants, along with their printer partners.

Robb is in his 24th year of service with SGK and has a broad industry background with 34 years’ experience. He has a degree in graphic communications and applied business technologies, and serves as an adviser to the Graphic Communications Program for Cincinnati State. Robb serves as a member of the FQC Executive Committee and the co-chair of the FIRST Committee. He has provided thought leadership to FLEXO Magazine as well as other industry publications. He is a regular presenter at FTA conferences and other industry events.