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Scale Smarter: How Caldera PrimeCenter and Zünd Cutting Tables Revolutionize Large-Format Production

July 17, 2025

Large-format printing is all about delivering big, bold results—fast. But as demand for high-quality retail signage, exhibition graphics, and display solutions grows, so does the pressure to produce more with tighter deadlines, leaner teams, and reduced waste.

That’s where the combination of Caldera PrimeCenter and Zünd cutting tables becomes a game-changer.

This powerful integration transforms traditional workflows into fully automated, scalable production pipelines—built specifically for the challenges of large-format output.

The Solution: PrimeCenter + Zünd Integration

By combining Caldera PrimeCenter’s intelligent file preparation with Zünd’s precision cutting systems, you unlock an end-to-end workflow designed for speed, scale, and accuracy.

Here’s how

1. Automated File Preparation with PrimeCenter

PrimeCenter acts as the smart hub of your workflow:

Automatically preflights incoming artwork
Nests designs for optimal material usage
Generates Zünd-compatible cut paths and metadata
Adds barcodes and job info for seamless identification

This means every file sent to production is print-ready, cut-ready, and error-free.

2. Precision Finishing with Zünd

Zünd’s digital cutting systems—renowned for their flexibility and modular design—read PrimeCenter’s output directly:

Barcodes ensure the right file is loaded for each cut
Automated tool selection adapts to various materials
Optical systems ensure perfect alignment for large-format graphics
Stackers, conveyors, and sheet feeders enable true high-volume throughput

Whether you’re cutting rigid boards, roll media, or specialty substrates, Zünd executes with consistent accuracy—job after job.

3. Real Efficiency Gains for Large-Format Workflows

Material savings thanks to intelligent nesting
Shorter lead times with faster file-to-finish processes
Less manual handling and fewer touchpoints
Scalability for high-volume jobs and growing customer demands
Data-driven control via job tracking and reporting

For print providers working on retail displays, exhibition systems, POP signage, or industrial applications, the impact is immediate and measurable.

Real-World Use Case

A large-format print shop running multiple Zünd tables used PrimeCenter to centralize job preparation. Within weeks, they reported:

A 25% reduction in material waste
30% faster turnaround on high-volume display graphics
Fewer operator errors and less downtime between jobs

The result? Greater capacity, happier clients, and higher margins.

Future-Ready Production Starts Now

The demands on large-format print businesses aren’t going to ease up—but your workflow can. By integrating Caldera PrimeCenter with your Zünd cutting systems, you’re not just adding automation. You’re building a connected, scalable ecosystem that’s ready for whatever your production future holds.

Scale Smarter: Caldera PrimeCenter + Zünd for Large-Format Production

In large-format printing, every second counts and every square meter matters. By integrating Caldera PrimeCenter with Zünd cutting tables, you get a streamlined, automated workflow built for the speed, scale, and precision.

End-to-End Workflow Automation: PrimeCenter prepares print and cut files with intelligent nesting, optimized cut paths, and job batching—ready for direct output to Zünd’s advanced digital cutters.
Precision at Scale: Zünd cutting systems execute PrimeCenter’s cut-ready files with unmatched accuracy and reliability, even across oversized or high-volume substrates.
Maximum Material Efficiency: Smart nesting from PrimeCenter ensures optimal media usage, reducing waste and lowering production costs—critical for large-format jobs.
Reduced Manual Intervention: With automated file prep, metadata tagging, and barcode-driven job handling, your operators can spend more time on production and less on setup.
Future-Ready Scalability: Whether you’re running backlit displays, retail signage, exhibition graphics, or industrial print, this integration grows with your business—supporting both complexity and volume with ease.

Together, Caldera PrimeCenter and Zünd bring clarity, speed, and precision to large-format print-to-cut workflows—helping you deliver more jobs, with less waste, in less time.