SAUERESSIG Integrates AI-Powered Image Search Solution MATCHES into Hybrid Software’s CLOUDFLOW Enterprise Workflow

The SAUERESSIG Group, an internationally leading provider of innovative solutions for the packaging and décor industries, has entered into a strategic partnership with Hybrid Software. The collaboration centres on integrating the AI-powered image search solution MATCHES into Hybrid Software’s CLOUDFLOW workflow platform – a significant step towards further digitalisation and automation within the Design2Print process.

MATCHES enables users to search quickly and intuitively for visually similar or identical image content, eliminating the need for manual tagging. Thanks to its integration into CLOUDFLOW, the AI-powered image search is now seamlessly embedded in existing production workflows, creating new opportunities for process optimisation in prepress and packaging design.

“With the integration of MATCHES into CLOUDFLOW, we are making our technology directly available within the prepress production workflow for the first time,” explains Ingo Beutler, Product Owner of MATCHES at SAUERESSIG. “Our partnership with Hybrid Software significantly expands the reach of our solution and clearly demonstrates how modern AI applications can deliver genuine, practical benefits.”

The MATCHES component available in CLOUDFLOW includes all the core functions of the current version, such as text-based content search, intelligent region-of-interest detection and optimised visual search specifically tailored to the label, packaging and décor industries. Users therefore benefit from an end-to-end solution that intelligently connects creative and technical processes.

Nick De Roeck, CTO of the Hybrid Software Group, highlights the importance of the collaboration: “The integration of MATCHES significantly expands CLOUDFLOW’s capabilities and provides substantial added value for our users. AI-powered image search and analysis is becoming a cornerstone of modern, automated workflows. Together, SAUERESSIG and Hybrid Software are bringing MATCHES to the market – a powerful solution that reflects our core values: practical innovation that always remains at the cutting edge.”

“MATCHES is becoming an integral part of the digital workflow – from the initial design concept through to production,” adds Ingo Beutler. “This integration provides customers worldwide with greater efficiency, transparency and speed. Integrating MATCHES into CLOUDFLOW delivers a noticeable increase in efficiency and future-proof access to advanced AI technology. Together, SAUERESSIG and Hybrid Software are paving the way for intelligent next-generation production – increasing competitiveness, strengthening innovative capabilities and securing long-term success.”

The solution is now available as a module within the CLOUDFLOW platform.