At the Printing AI Pavilion at 2025 PRINTING United Expo, visitors can learn how artificial intelligence (AI) is radically transforming the printing and packaging industries. Until AI technology is widely used by all, experts believe AI offers print-service providers a massive competitive advantage.
AI Pavilion visitors will see AI applications (including the latest solutions from pioneering exhibitors), hear expert-led panel discussions, engage with Pavilion sponsors at dedicated kiosks. An AI Wall will provide a visual guide to all of the AI-focused technologies being displayed at the tradeshow.
One of the exhibitors that will be offering insights in the AI Pavilion will be Significans, an experienced software integrator that specializes in delivering next-generation automation for the printing and packaging industries.
“We’re delighted to be chosen as one of the ‘pioneering exhibitors’ and to take part in ‘expert panel discussions’ with other industry authorities about the enormous untapped benefits of AI technology in print,” says Significans President Marc Raad.
Building AI into Custom Automated Workflows
“At Significans, we are driven by the conviction that customized automation in an AI era is the only path forward to future-proof a printing business – especially in a complex, rapidly evolving industry,” Raad insists. “We see AI accelerating innovation, improving decision-making, and delivering efficiencies once thought impossible.”
He believes AI’s true potential depends entirely on the client’s level of commitment to AI plus a thorough understanding of what AI can and can’t offer.
“Integrating AI into a client’s unique production environment is a complex, labor-intensive process,” says Raad. “It requires careful planning, a deep understanding of the client’s workflows, and vast vendor-neutral knowledge of all software options on the market today.”
AI Makes an Impact at Work House Signs
A standout example of AI’s impact is Significans’ client work with online signage printer Work House Signs of Pottstown, PA. They reduced four months (3,024 hours) of job processing to just six hours by deploying a highly customized workflow automation in combination with the AI app, Fuzzy Matcher.
“The new customized software freed up labor to focus on growth,” shares President and Owner Rob Cole. “This, I believe, will eventually allow us to boost our sales tenfold.” Fuzzy Matcher will be one of many AI solutions featured at Significans’ kiosk and during its panel discussion Wednesday, October 22.
How Significans Leverages AI
Significans integrates various AI strategies into workflow automation schemas to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and improve overall productivity. The chosen strategies depend on on client needs and current technology maturity.
Significans utilizes Narrow AI to automate narrowly defined sets of tasks within a workflow. For example, AI can handle repetitive chores such as prepress checks, layout optimization and smart ganging.
General AI, currently in implementation form, can simulate thought processes within the workflow by reverse-engineering production practices. This involves using a series of conditional statements to automate decision-making tasks.
For instance, during the preflight stage, AI automatically cleans up and fixes files before they proceed to production, ensuring they meet quality standards without manual intervention.
Eventually, Significans’ custom solutions will leverage Superintelligent AI to perform tasks at speeds beyond human capabilities, particularly in workflow computing. This allows for faster processing of massive volumes of data, enabling faster turnaround times and improved print production efficiency.
Significans has been deploying AI technologies, such as Aggregate AI (patterning), into its workflows for some time now. Patterning (or Aggregate AI with Advanced Logic) leverages advanced logic and pattern-recognition capabilities. Among other things, this approach allows Significans to analyze large datasets, convert legacy data, identify meaningful patterns, and make informed decisions based on data insights.
A Competitive Advantage
“In the coming years, AI will be one of the print automation advancements that can change the industry, globally,” Raad added. “Printers should investigate the enormous benefits of the various AI platforms right now. Currently, about 70% of a printer’s files can be handled by AI.”
But 80% of North American printers haven’t even begun to use AT technology, according to Raad. Because AI is here to stay, he urges print-service providers to figure out ways to use it.
The Significans Automation kiosk (booth 4255) is a valuable place to learn about AI-driven efficiency improvements for any printing business.
Significans will also be joining the Enfocus booth (2004) as a Platinum partner, certified App Creator, and Tier 1 global integrator for the Enfocus portfolio of award-winning software.
To book an appointment at the Significans kiosk at the AI Pavilion, email Significans President Marc Raad at marc.raad@significans.com.