Automation + Integration Series: PRINTING United Expo 2026 LIVE from Ronik
In this special pre-show edition of the Automation + Integration Series, we’re returning to Ronik Inc. factory floor for a practical look at the technologies, trends, and innovations expected to shape the conversations at PRINTING United Expo 2026.
Bringing together expertise from Significans Automation, Ronik, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, and Digital Ink, this session will explore the innovations, solutions and the technologies poised to make the biggest impact across printing, packaging, and finishing.
Taking place on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, this live discussion serves as a guide to help attendees navigate one of the industry’s largest and most important events.
The Industry is Under Pressure
As attendees prepare for PRINTING United Expo, it’s important to understand the economic forces reshaping the industry, and why automation is becoming essential.
Recent PRINTING United Alliance and NAPCO Media Research studies show that printers must make modernization, automation, and integration a part of their strategic plan for long-term competitiveness.
Labor shortages are now the #1 operational challenge
- 55% say labor shortages limit their ability to take on new work
- 1 in 4 cite “lack of skilled operators” as their biggest barrier to growth
Productivity gaps are widening between automated and manual shops
- Highly automated PSPs achieve 20–30% higher throughput per employee
- Automated shops complete jobs 25–40% faster
Workflow bottlenecks are the top cause of missed deadlines
- 62% of PSPs say disconnected systems cause delays
- 41% say finishing is their most common choke point
Modernization is accelerating across the industry
- 52% of PSPs say automation is now “critical” to their future
- 46% plan to increase automation investment in the next 12 months
Why This Session Matters
These pressures are creating a clear divide between printers who modernize and those who fall behind.
Automation is becoming the dividing line between growth and stagnation. Integration -“connecting the parts” – is the single most effective way to eliminate bottlenecks. The modernization wave is accelerating.
This session brings together three companies united by a shared ethos:
“Connected and customized automation only creates real value when every part of the production ecosystem works as one – seamless and intelligently aligned from design to print to cut.”
Together, they’ll demonstrate how production environments “operate beautifully when they’re connected… that connectivity matters.” They will show how modern automation enables a true web-to-print-to-cut workflow, even with one operator.
What Problems This Workflow Solves
- Labor shortages and skill gaps
- Production bottlenecks
- Disconnected or siloed equipment
- Inconsistent output and quality issues
- Slow turnaround times
- High operational and labor costs
What to watch at PRINTING United Expo 2026
Emerging automation trends
How workflow automation, integration, AI, and robotics are accelerating production maturity and why businesses are investing now to stay competitive.
Planning your show strategy
Tips for navigating the event efficiently, identifying the solutions most relevant to your business goals, and evaluating technologies based on ROI, scalability and integration potential.
Workflow, production, and finishing
Why evaluating the entire production ecosystem delivers greater value than reviewing technologies in isolation and how connected workflows are driving measurable efficiency gains.
Who’s Joining the Discussion
Jennifer Raad, VP Operations and CMO, Significans Automation
Jennifer Raad provides strategic financial and promotional oversight to support the delivery of custom workflow automation and integration solutions for printing and packaging businesses.
Significans Automation is a software integrator specializing in delivering the highest levels of automation by way of integration for printers, packaging converters and brand owners.
PRINTING United Booth Locations: AI Pavilion N6531 and Enfocus C107
Featuring:
• Automation and Integration results from 2 leading Print Service Providers
• Where AI can be best implemented and how it creates value
• New AI solution reveal
The discussion will explore:
• Automation trends gaining momentum across the industry
• Where businesses are finding measurable efficiency gains
• How AI and workflow connectivity continue to evolve
• Areas attendees should explore while visiting the show
Rimpy Bhullar, Sales & Marketing Director, Ronik/Garry Machine Mfg.
Rimpy Bhullar leads growth and expansion initiatives across sales, operations, and production, and recently secured a major national distribution partnership with Canon Canada. She was named the Emerging Leader of the Year at the Advance: Women in Manufacturing Awards in March 2026.
Ronik continues to push innovation within the grand-format printing space, delivering advanced flatbed printing solutions designed for speed, precision, and automation.
PRINTING United Booth Location: C1745
Featuring:
• Digitech flatbed systems
• TRUFIRE series
During the session, Ronik will share perspectives on:
• New developments in printing technology
• The role of connectivity in modern production
• Key innovations expected to generate interest
• Opportunities for businesses seeking output productivity
Stephanie Callaway, Marketing Manager Americas, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems/MultiCam Inc.
Stephanie Callaway brings extensive marketing experience across the Americas region at Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, helping connect customers with innovative finishing technologies and industry solutions.
Kongsberg remains a leader in digital finishing and cutting solutions, helping businesses streamline production and maximize throughput with their productivity-focused solutions.
PRINTING United Booth Location: C300
Featuring:
• Kongsberg Ultimate 24
• Kongsberg C64
• MultiCam, Inc. new machine reveal
The discussion will include:
• Finishing innovations to watch in 2026
• How automation continues to transform finishing operations
• Workflow-to-finishing integration opportunities
• Trends shaping the future of digital finishing
Chris Minn, Founder, Digital Ink
Christopher Minn works closely with leading technology providers across the printing industry and will guide the discussion through the innovations, opportunities, and trends attendees should watch ahead of PRINTING United Expo 2026.
Save Your Seat
Together, they’ll explore the technologies expected to define the show, the innovations generating the most excitement, and how attendees can maximize their investment in PRINTING United Expo.
🗓 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM PT | 10:00 AM CT | 11:00 AM ET | 4:00 PM BST
