PRINTING AI Blog: No Hype. Just Hard Value.

Let’s be honest. The print and packaging industry doesn’t need another “AI will change everything” headline. We’ve heard it. We’ve rolled our eyes at it. And while everyone’s busy talking in circles, most print and packaging companies are still stuck with the same broken workflows, endless spreadsheets, and people working twice as hard for half the margin.

That’s why I’m launching the PRINTING AI blog: Ink to AI.

This won’t be theory. It won’t be another parade of buzzwords. This is about Applied AI — practical, usable, results-driven AI that gets embedded into your day-to-day. Think estimating cycles that don’t drag on for days. Order entry that doesn’t take an army. Scheduling that actually makes sense. Waste you can measure — and cut.

Why PRINTING AI?

I’ve spent over 25 years in print technology. I’ve lived through ERP migrations, digital transformations, and “the next big thing” more times than I can count. And here’s the truth: people in our industry don’t need science projects. They need tools that work now.

That’s what PRINTING AI is here for:

• To cut through the noise — separating what’s real from what’s nonsense.
• To protect your edge — making sure you own your AI, not rent it from someone else.
• To deliver outcomes — real ROI, stronger margins, better customer experience.

What You’ll Get Here

This blog is going to be part playbook, part reality check. You can expect:

• Case studies of printers putting AI to work today, highlighting efforts both successful and not.
• Straight-talk guidance on AI Readiness, ways to stabilize your data, and protecting your IP.
• Industry voices — leaders and skeptics alike — sharing what’s actually happening out there.
• Future-focused thinking about where AI, ERP, MIS, and automation collide.

Why Now?

Because we’ve hit the point where ignoring AI is no longer safe. Competitors who figure it out will move faster, price sharper, and deliver better. That’s the reality. But the opportunity is massive if you apply it the right way.

That’s the mission of PRINTING AI — and this blog is just the beginning.

At PRINTING United Expo 2025, Oct. 22-24 in Orlando, Florida, AI will take the spotlight through dedicated activations, research, and education led by PRINTING United Alliance. Check out all that will be in store: PRINTING United Expo 2025: AI in Action.