Expo Preview: Software Systems
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made its way into the software print providers rely on for estimating, preflighting, proofing, analytics, and more. You can learn about all the latest AI features available by visiting the dozens of software vendors on the Expo floor and getting demonstrations. Here’s a quick look at some of the software that will be on display in Las Vegas.
Aleyant Systems PrintJobManager AI Estimating
Aleyant Systems (Booth N7313) will debut a new AI powered feature for PrintJobManager at Printing United Expo. The tool reads incoming customer emails requesting quotes, automatically parses the details, and generates a complete estimate reply, no manual entry required. Aleyant will also show PDF2Press Pro, a cloud-based preflight and proofing platform that automates file uploads, preflight checks, corrections, proof approvals, and imposition. Its drag-and-drop interface enables print businesses to build automated workflows without scripting, helping reduce manual processing and streamline prepress production.
Canon PRISMAlytics Dashboard
Canon USA (Booth N5801) will showcase new PRISMA capabilities, including PRISMAsimulate V2 for ink and cost estimation and the latest PRISMAlytics Dashboard. The cloud-based tools provide production utilization reporting and an API for automated data retrieval, helping print providers improve workflow visibility and management.
EFInsight
EFInsight from EFI (Booth C2115) is a cloud-based business intelligence platform that transforms production data into real-time analytics and performance insights. By providing greater visibility into print operations, EFInsight helps print providers identify opportunities to improve efficiency, optimize production, and increase profitability.
Agfa Asanti
Asanti from Agfa (Booth C1149, C1161) is workflow automation software that streamlines wide-format prepress and production. Advanced color management tools help deliver vibrant, consistent output, while a single intuitive platform enables print providers to manage print data and devices, simplify processes, and optimize production workflows.
Hybrid Software jAImes
jAImes from Hybrid Software (Booth C1371) is an AI-powered solution that automates processing of customer emails and production requests. By reducing manual data entry, jAImes helps customer service teams streamline job intake and move work into production faster.
PrimeCenter 5.0 from Caldera (Booth C1469) simplifies file preparation for print shops by combining file checking, editing, validation, and layout creation in one workflow. Save up to 30 minutes per job, reduce rework, cut production delays, and optimize print-and-cut.
Fiery FreeForm Create 2.5
FreeForm Create 2.5 is the latest version of Fiery's (Booth C1449) award-winning VDP software. Spend less time on setup, formatting, and repetitive tasks so you can focus on creating impactful personalized communications. Also at the Expo will be FS800 Pro, Fiery's latest system software platform. Achieve exceptional color, streamlined production workflows, and informed business decisions. Make AI-powered edits directly on RIPed files for a new level of object editing.
Xitron K2 Workflow 3.0 and K2D2
Xitron (Booth C1371) K2D2 standardizes prepress by preparing production-ready PDF files for multiple DFEs. K2 Workflow 3.0 for commercial offset and digital print adds workflow automation, Round-Trip Export, improved third-party integration, and streamlined deployment.
OnPrintShop Document Printing Solution
The Document Printing Solution from OnPrintShop Software (Booth N6510) lets print shops process online document orders automatically. Customers upload multi-page PDFs; the system auto-detects page count, size, and orientation. Supports real-time pricing, bulk uploads, binding, lamination, and dividers.
Rochester Software Associates (RSA), a leading provider of workflow automation, web-to-print, and output management solutions, is showcasing the latest releases of its flagship WebCRD Web-to-Print software and QDirect output management software platforms.
PressWise, a cloud-based print MIS and workflow automation platform from SmartSoft, will showcase the latest advancements to its platform. Among them are expanded payment and accounting capabilities, new coupon functionality for storefronts, improvements to the storefront template editor, and continued enhancements throughout order processing and workflow automation.
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Watch demos of all these software systems at PRINTING United Expo, taking place Sept. 23-25 in Las Vegas. Register here.
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Bob has served as editor of In-plant Impressions since October of 1994. Prior to that he served for three years as managing editor of Printing Impressions, a commercial printing publication. Mr. Neubauer is very active in the U.S. in-plant industry. He attends all the major in-plant conferences and has visited 200 in-plant operations around the world. He has given presentations to numerous in-plant groups in the U.S., Canada and Australia, including the Association of College and University Printers and the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association. He also coordinates the annual In-Print contest, co-sponsored by IPMA and In-plant Impressions.
