Publishing and Print Automation

Automation and Control Systems for Printing Machines and Equipment

Optimize Operations and Increase Efficiencies

Improve Quality to Remain Competitive in a Changing Market

Newspapers, magazines, and catalogs circulate in a media-intensive environment. To be competitive, we understand that your publications must provide high-quality content and act as flexible, targeted advertising and sales vehicles.

We will work with you to specify new technology and upgrade your automated printing machines and equipment. From print control systems to operator interface and imposition planning systems, we will integrate your plant. With our help to optimize your operations, you will:

Increase efficiency
Improve printing quality
Reduce waste

With our printing automation experience, we offer application expertise, engineering solutions, and manufacturing excellence.

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Capabilities to Increase Production Efficiencies

Industrial Automation and Control

We deliver industrial automation and control through our control systems, motor control, and smart devices portfolios.

Industrial Automation and Control

Drive Systems

Integrate your drive operations and increase productivity.

Drive Systems

Safety Solutions

As the world leader in automation and safety services and technologies, we will help you develop safer, more productive solutions.

Safety Solutions

Industrial Maintenance and Support

Whether you need technical support, on-site engineering help, or industrial automation training, we have the services to help meet your needs.

Industrial Maintenance and Support

We have over 50 years of print automation experience.

Pressroom Operations

Flexible and Intelligent Pressroom Control

We offer a range of solutions for new and existing press controls and take a system solution approach to meet your requirements.

Our retrofit solution will reduce production problems caused by outdated or obsolete controls. Our expert design, installation, and commissioning services allow for a seamless integration of the new equipment during normal press shutdown. With our off-the-shelf technology and industry expertise, you get a more reliable and maintainable system.

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Capability

Drive Systems

Our industry expertise helps deliver complete drive solutions that maximize production and minimize risk.

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Print Industry Expertise

We are an established leader within the print industry, delivering comprehensive solutions and services for printing and press operations.

What is Print Automation?

Print automation refers to the use of advanced software and robotics to automate various aspects of the printing process. Print automation can include:

Print Workflow Automation – Automating the sequence of tasks necessary to complete a print job, including file preparation, pre-press, proofing, printing, finishing, and delivery.
Print Job Scheduling – Automatically scheduling print jobs based on criteria like priority, the availability of resources, and deadlines.
Automated Printing Management – Managing print jobs in real-time, including tracking job status, managing print queues, and optimizing the use of printers and other sources.

What are the Benefits of Print Automation?

When implemented throughout a workflow, print automation enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and improves the quality and consistency of printed products. Some of the biggest benefits of print automation include:

Increased efficiency – automated printing reduces the need for manual input in printing workflows, which helps to streamline processes. This enables operators to handle more jobs in less time.
Improved accuracy – automated printing processes are less prone to error than when performed by humans, helping to improve consistency across print jobs.
Enhanced productivity – automated printing systems can be optimized to utilize resources and equipment as effectively as possible. They can also run around the clock, increasing overall productivity.
Cost savings – with increased efficiency and productivity, lower labor costs, and greater accuracy, businesses that incorporate print workflow automation realize greater savings across their processes.
Scalability – print automation empowers businesses with end-to-end visibility and real-time data that allows them to make adjustments to meet fluctuating demands.
Improved customer experience – faster turnaround times, reliable delivery, and automated tracking provide customers with a better experience and improves satisfaction.

Printing Processes Suitable for Automation

Print automation software and solutions can help improve a wide selection of printing processes. Some common processes that are well suited to automation include:

Order Management – automatically process orders, schedule print jobs, and manage resource inventory.
Pre-press Automation – analyze and amended files to ensure they are print-ready, such as format checks and color correction.
Production Automation – automatically adjust settings based on the requirements of the current print job.
Post-press Automation – automate processes like cutting, binding, and finishing without manual intervention.
Fulfillment Automation – automatically print labels, manage, and track shipments, and notify customers.

Ready to talk to a Rockwell Automation consultant?

We offer industry expertise to help design, implement and support your automation investment.

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