In the ever-evolving print industry, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. As printers seek ways to optimise their workflows and enhance productivity, intelligent automation emerges as a game-changing solution. We sat down with three industry experts—Drew Sprague, President of Solimar Systems, Pat McGrew from McGrewGroup, and Ryan McAbee from PixelDot Consulting—to discuss the transformative power of intelligent automation and how it reshapes the print landscape.
Streamlining Workflows, Enhancing Efficiency
One of the key benefits of intelligent automation lies in its ability to simplify complex workflows. “Intelligent automation helps printers achieve reliable and accurate production output while optimising the use of available labour,” explains Pat McGrew. Intelligent automation systems can handle variable content sources and isolate marginal content by providing flexibility and adaptive logic, ensuring a smooth and efficient production process.
Solimar Systems: Leading the Way in Intelligent Automation
At the forefront of this revolution is Solimar Systems, a company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions for the print industry. The Solimar Chemistry platform has a suite of integrated, modular, intelligent automation tools designed to streamline and optimise print and electronic workflows.
Drew Sprague elaborates on their offerings: “Our software platform helps automate the upfront processes of receiving customer content and data and integrating it into the production system. Our solutions are designed to integrate with other systems and provide digital plumbing to optimise content for different devices and delivery mechanisms.”
Intelligent Automation vs. Artificial Intelligence
While artificial intelligence (AI) has garnered significant attention in recent years, intelligent automation has proven more relevant and valuable in the print industry. “Intelligent automation focuses on verified and accurate output and incorporates feedback loops, making it more suitable for sophisticated print workflows,” explains Ryan McAbee from PixelDot Consulting. “It can also extend to the printer’s clients and end consumers, providing contextual solutions and improving content accessibility.”
