Product Showcase: Artificial Intelligence Solutions
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AI-Backed Production Intelligence
Q by SpencerMetrics is an AI-powered production intelligence module for CONNECT that turns production-floor data into immediate, visual insights. Teams can ask questions about job performance, ink and media use, productivity, and opportunities, gaining vendor-neutral intelligence across the shop floor for smarter decisions that reduce costs, protect margins, and increase throughput.
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AI-Powered Workflow Management
Hybrid Software embeds AI across packaging prepress, artwork management, workflow automation, customer support, and digital printing. It can help with tools like artwork QC, intelligent search, compliance, translations, secure GDPR-compliant AI assistants, digital print production, and much more.
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Connected Cloud Environment
Esko S2 is the packaging cloud environment connecting Esko applications, workflows, and data on one scalable platform. Esko S2 is AI-infused to drive greater business value and improve collaboration, automation, productivity, and speed-to-market while reducing complexity. The platform includes the Artwork Agent plug-in for Adobe Illustrator and the Packaging Hub for asset and intelligent knowledge management.
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AI Agent Boosts Productivity
CERM officially released Lexis, an AI agent that reads incoming emails and attachments, extracts order details, validates them against live CERM data, and prepares sales orders for review. Early adopters are experiencing a great impact on productivity. Lexis was nominated for the Innovation Awards at LOUPE Americas 2026.
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Predictive Analytics
HP Nio is a next-generation print industry AI agent that provides real-time insights and predictive analytics to optimize press and production performance. Powered by HP’s PrintOS, HP Nio empowers businesses with data-driven intelligence to maximize printing resources, drive productivity, and unlock new avenues for growth.
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AI-Enabled Error Detection
An intelligent, automated way to validate critical product labels and packaging components, Esko Comply uses customizable rules and AI to check for missing allergens, incorrect barcodes, FDA formatting violations, and other potential errors. The WebCenter module fully integrates with the Esko ecosystem, empowering teams to maintain creative control while embedding compliance checks directly into design and approval processes.
