Hybrid Software Helix (formerly Global Graphics Software) has announced that its SmartDFE technology has won a Label Industry China Award for Innovation. This marks the third major award this year for SmartDFE, the intelligent digital front end platform that drives high-speed label, packaging, and industrial inkjet presses.

The Label Industry China Awards celebrate industry leadership in innovation and sustainability, recognizing companies and technologies that make outstanding contributions to the sector. Earlier in 2025, SmartDFE received a King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation, the UK’s highest business honor, and an EDP Award for Best Technology.

Accepting the award during the Labelexpo Asia exhibition, Bob Zhang, OEM sales manager for the Asia Pacific region commented, “Winning this award is a testament to our growing success in China. We’re honored by the recognition and deeply grateful to our customers for their trust and support, especially our partners at Zhejiang Weigang Technology Co, who have been instrumental to our success.”

Developed in response to demand for high-performance inkjet systems capable of processing large, complex files at speed, SmartDFE uses artificial intelligence to optimize system configuration in real time. The result is faster, more efficient production with reduced waste and minimal downtime. By embedding expert-level print knowledge directly into the system, SmartDFE also helps manufacturers address the global shortage of skilled press operators.