Innovation and automation: the future of large format digital printing
Printing Solutions was born in Castiglione delle Stiviere (MN), in 2008, from the dream of its founder and CEO Paolo Albieri, intent on creating a young and responsive company, capable of setting new standards of quality and service in large format. From day one, Albieri understood that rapid growth required highly productive and reliable printing and finishing technologies.
After the first 5 meters UV, the company expands, integrating four other hybrid UV LED printers from 2 to 3.2 m. The growth continues at a rapid pace, so much so that In 2018 the company built a new headquarters of over 3,000 m² on a 6,000 m² plot of land, laying the foundations for doubling the machine park and a significant growth in production capacity. Between 2018 and 2020, the printer expanded its fleet with a new 5-meter UV LED, a 3.4-meter sublimation unit, two Kongsberg C64 cutting systems and a Zünd G3 3XL, creating separate printing and finishing flows for rigid materials, flexible substrates and textiles.
The Importance of Automation in the Print Workflow
For a company that prints over 300,000 m² per year, automated prepress management has become a priority. Printing Solutions has adopted Integra 360, a system natively integrated with Enfocus Switch and PitStop Server, fundamental tools for automatic control of print files, creation of layouts and packages, automatic nesting with Enfocus Griffin.
This choice has allowed us to:
✔ Optimize workflows from file receipt to final print
✔ Reduce prepress errors with advanced preflight tool
✔ Increase productivity without having to expand your technical team
✔ Improve digital printing quality with Alwan ColorHub integration for color management
Smart Prepress: How to Streamline Your Workflow with Enfocus PitStop Server
One of the biggest challenges in digital printing is incoming file management. In the past, prepress operators would spend hours correcting color separations, cut paths, and packaging options. With the introduction of PitStop Server, the system now automatically:
- Quality control and automatic corrections of PDF files
- Automatic color space normalization
- Applying bleeds, lines, crop marks, packaging, etc.
This type of automation saves hundreds of man-hours each year and reduces production waste.
Software Solutions for the Printing Industry: The Value of Integro 360 and Switch
After analyzing their needs, Printing Solutions chose Integro 360, an advanced management system for the large format digital printing sector. This software, integrated with Enfocus Switch, allows you to:
✅ Automate order processing
✅ Generate digital previews and approvals
✅ Optimize nesting and material calculation
✅ Integrate print flows with finishing departments
Thanks to this digital transformation, the company has improved the management of complex and fragmented jobs, with a fully automated workflow that covers every stage of production.
Advantages of Automation in Digital Printing: Savings and Quality
The adoption of advanced solutions for prepress and production management has brought numerous tangible measurable benefits:
💰 Cost reduction due to reduced need for manual intervention
⏳ Greater production efficiency with faster processes and fewer errors
🌿 Sustainability with less wasted materials
🎨 Color consistency thanks to advanced color management with Alwan ColorHub
Printing Solutions has demonstrated that automation in the printing industry is not just a necessity, but a strategic lever for growth and innovation. The future of large format digital printing is through the integration of software and hardware, and Soltech and Enfocus technologies represent a winning model for the entire industry.
