Esko Acquires Stonecube

Founded in January 2002 and located near Bristol, U.K., Stonecube has been developing interactive 3D software applications for photorealistic and interactive visualization of special inks and finishes in print applications. The technology shows the resulting effects from various paper grades and other substrates; inks, including metallics; and decorative finishes such as varnishes, foils, embossing, glitter, and flitter. Target applications include high value-added printing such as book and CD covers, greeting cards, and of course packaging and labels.