5 ways AI will revolutionise the photographic and fine art printing industry.
In the first of Dupli’s blog series on AI, we have highlighted several improvements to expect in our industry.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t a new concept – it’s been gradually changing the way many sectors process information and communicate with customers via software and automation, but as the power of AI becomes prominent across consumer markets, awareness, and questions around its capabilities is at an all-time high. Many sectors are using it effectively to predict and streamline workflows, troubleshoot remotely, and enhance data sets. But how does this translate into the photographic print and fine art sector?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t a new concept – it’s been gradually changing the way many sectors process information and communicate with customers via software and automation, but as the power of AI becomes prominent across consumer markets, awareness, and questions around its capabilities is at an all-time high. Many sectors are using it effectively to predict and streamline workflows, troubleshoot remotely, and enhance data sets. But how does this translate into the photographic print and fine art sector?
Image enhancement and print quality.
Mobile technology is one of the best examples that showcases the enhancements AI can offer to image processing - with the ability to analyse image data in real-time, AI algorithms can quickly identify image imperfections and make automatic adjustments to optimise print quality, before creating prints. But we think that where AI-powered image processing really has a big impact on the photographic and fine art sector is in its ability to enhance and even help restore images and old photographs, improving sharpness, colour accuracy, and overall image fidelity.
Personalisation and variable data printing
AI is already providing benefits to most industries in the analysis of customer data. Being able to make recommendations based on customer preferences, and tailor content according to your customer's interests will significantly boost their engagement with your business. From a production perspective, the power and capabilities of AI also mean that it’s quicker and easier than ever to offer bespoke printing services using variable data.
Predictive maintenance
Most modern hardware already comes with software that can troubleshoot and identify problems quickly. Here at Dupli, we’ve explored a lot of software systems, and we love how AI-driven predictive maintenance helps our customers make reductions in downtime and savings across routine checks, by predicting when components are likely to fail and scheduling maintenance before problems occur.
Print process optimization and workflow automation
Because AI is ‘learning’ all the time, it can analyse historical job data and optimise the entire printing process, from job scheduling, and material usage to resource allocation. Using AI to help identify layout efficiencies and even design improvements can help reduce wastage, cut costs, and avoid mistakes. By automating tasks like file pre-flighting, colour correction, imposition, and even finishing, AI can also speed up production, with the risk of human error reduced.
Cost reduction
It seems obvious that because of its ability to optimise various aspects of the printing process, AI can help printing companies reduce costs. Considering cost reduction is a key factor in deciding whether your business could offset potential investments in AI technology, and how those investments could help enhance your competitiveness.
Want to know more? Our Technical Team are really nerdy about this stuff. If you’d like to chat to us about how we can support your business with our expertise, get in touch.
5 ways AI will revolutionise the photographic and fine art printing industry.
In the first of Dupli’s blog series on AI, we have highlighted several improvements to expect in our industry.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t a new concept – it’s been gradually changing the way many sectors process information and communicate with customers via software and automation, but as the power of AI becomes prominent across consumer markets, awareness, and questions around its capabilities is at an all-time high. Many sectors are using it effectively to predict and streamline workflows, troubleshoot remotely, and enhance data sets. But how does this translate into the photographic print and fine art sector?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t a new concept – it’s been gradually changing the way many sectors process information and communicate with customers via software and automation, but as the power of AI becomes prominent across consumer markets, awareness, and questions around its capabilities is at an all-time high. Many sectors are using it effectively to predict and streamline workflows, troubleshoot remotely, and enhance data sets. But how does this translate into the photographic print and fine art sector?
Image enhancement and print quality.
Mobile technology is one of the best examples that showcases the enhancements AI can offer to image processing - with the ability to analyse image data in real-time, AI algorithms can quickly identify image imperfections and make automatic adjustments to optimise print quality, before creating prints. But we think that where AI-powered image processing really has a big impact on the photographic and fine art sector is in its ability to enhance and even help restore images and old photographs, improving sharpness, colour accuracy, and overall image fidelity.
Personalisation and variable data printing
AI is already providing benefits to most industries in the analysis of customer data. Being able to make recommendations based on customer preferences, and tailor content according to your customer's interests will significantly boost their engagement with your business. From a production perspective, the power and capabilities of AI also mean that it’s quicker and easier than ever to offer bespoke printing services using variable data.
Predictive maintenance
Most modern hardware already comes with software that can troubleshoot and identify problems quickly. Here at Dupli, we’ve explored a lot of software systems, and we love how AI-driven predictive maintenance helps our customers make reductions in downtime and savings across routine checks, by predicting when components are likely to fail and scheduling maintenance before problems occur.
Print process optimization and workflow automation
Because AI is ‘learning’ all the time, it can analyse historical job data and optimise the entire printing process, from job scheduling, and material usage to resource allocation. Using AI to help identify layout efficiencies and even design improvements can help reduce wastage, cut costs, and avoid mistakes. By automating tasks like file pre-flighting, colour correction, imposition, and even finishing, AI can also speed up production, with the risk of human error reduced.
Cost reduction
It seems obvious that because of its ability to optimise various aspects of the printing process, AI can help printing companies reduce costs. Considering cost reduction is a key factor in deciding whether your business could offset potential investments in AI technology, and how those investments could help enhance your competitiveness.
Want to know more? Our Technical Team are really nerdy about this stuff. If you’d like to chat to us about how we can support your business with our expertise, get in touch.