Global Graphics Software, Hybrid Software’s OEM business unit, is proud to announce that its Mako Core™ SDK has achieved accreditation from the Ghent Workgroup (GWG) for both its trusted Jaws® renderer and newly launched Apex™ renderer. The certification confirms that both renderers meet the GWG’s rigorous standards for quality, reliability and compliance, enabling users to streamline their workflows, reduce errors and improve efficiency.

Apex is a ground-breaking rendering technology that runs entirely on the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), delivering high-quality results on screen or in a web browser with exceptional speed. It is particularly effective at rendering large, complex PDFs and can quickly inspect layout, colors, fonts, layers and other elements before printing. It is the first fully GPU-native Page Description Language renderer to handle the entire rendering workload on the GPU, freeing the central processing unit (CPU) used by Mako’s Jaws renderer for other tasks, such as imposition.

The GWG accreditation is based on the Ghent PDF Output Suite 5.0, a set of test files that thoroughly assess the conformity of PDF/X-4 workflows with the PDF/X-4 standard (ISO 15930-7:2010). The files identify potential issues in a PDF workflow with regard to color management, transparency handling, output accuracy and other aspects of PDF/X-4 compliance.

“We’re delighted that Mako’s Jaws and Apex renderers have gained Ghent Workgroup accreditation. The Ghent Workgroup files present a challenge to any renderer to get them right. We can now demonstrate that both Jaws and Apex have been independently validated to be robust and compliant. Our customers can be confident that they will achieve consistent, high-quality results,” says David Stevenson, Product Manager – Mako Core.

Mako Core is a powerful and flexible SDK for building prepress and print workflows. It offers developers unparalleled access to every component of a document, such as fonts, images, vector graphics, metadata, layers, and more, making it ideal for managed print services, document automation, and custom workflow solutions. It supports all major platforms including Windows, macOS, and Linux (Ubuntu, Alpine).

For more information visit: www.globalgraphics.com/mako.

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About Global Graphics Software

Global Graphics Software, www.globalgraphics.com, is a leading developer of smart software components for print OEMs and ISVs. Technologies include SmartDFE™, Harlequin Core™, ScreenPro Core™, PrintFlat™ and Mako Core™. Customers include HP, Canon, Durst, Roland, Kodak and Agfa. The roots of the company go back to 1986 and to the iconic university town of Cambridge, and today the majority of the R&D team is still based near here. Global Graphics Software owns 100% of its Intellectual Property and is independent of any printer manufacturer. Global Graphics Software is the OEM Software business unit of Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG).

Media Contact

Paula Halpin, PR & Marketing Manager, Global Graphics Software
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