Touchstone
Expand print possibilities into a new dimension.
Expand possibilities with elevated tactile printing
Touchstone enables graphics producers, sign-makers and décor service providers to use an Arizona flatbed printer to print multiple layers easily, resulting in printed effects that mimic textured surfaces, embossing, metallic accents and raised lettering. Design impressive and unique elevated images up to 1mm thick by using the software tools you already love to use such as Adobe® Photoshop® or Adobe Illustrator®. The result? Extremely high resolution and full color elevated prints.
Seamless integration
An easy-to-use Adobe Photoshop plug-in allows flawless 3D design of elevated print projects without any complex training necessary.
Unique high-quality prints
Touchstone delivers exciting elevated printing. Create unique textures, low relief or metallic accents, ideal for signage, décor and packaging.
Varnish and more
Automatic processing of each layer ensures pristine quality. Choose between Alto for elevated ink and Brila for elevated varnish for tailored luxury printing
Workflow that makes perfect sense
The workflow consists of both a designers’ and print providers’ component. The designers’ component consists of Adobe CC extensions for Photoshop and Illustrator that designers can utilize in an environment they are already familiar with. Designers determine which image areas they want elevated by implementing an additional greyscale layer in their file where black represents the highest point and white the lowest point. To preview their work, the Touchstone extensions also include a viewer that renders the file in 3D complete with lighting effects. Once happy with the file, the designer saves it as a pdf and sends it to the print provider.
Achieve the look with
Arizona, Adobe Photoshop and ONYX Thrive workflow solution
The Touchstone complete solution
Touchstone is part of an end-to-end solution comprising four individual components: a plug-in design tool for Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; the ONYX Thrive workflow solution; the Touchstone software using ALPS (Advanced Layer Printing System) technology; and an Arizona wide format flatbed printer. Touchstone makes both the file creation process and the printing exceptionally easy. A 3D preview enables users to pre-emptively identify potential adjustments that need to be made to the design and the level of elevation. Once finalized, the design is transferred to a standard PDF file, making it easy to share for production.
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