Tilia Labs, a developer of planning, imposition, and Artificially Intelligent (AI) software solutions, has announced a partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Department of Graphic Media Science and Technology. To support RIT’s focus on science and technology, the partnership enables faculty and students access to AI software in the classroom and labs.

Developed for print service providers in all sectors, including packaging, labels, commercial, and wide format printing, tilia Phoenix is a sophisticated planning and imposition application that employs AI technology to improve print job efficiencies, accelerate production, and reduce waste.

RIT, based in Rochester, NY, USA, is recognized as a leading institution with a range of degree programs focused on trends, management practices, and technologies in the evolving printing and packaging industry. Adding tilia Phoenix to its curriculum further solidifies the school’s reputation for providing practical hands-on experience with new technologies and best practices.

“Having faced these types of challenges with layout and imposition myself in various industry roles, I know first-hand how impactful this software can be,” says Bill Pope, adjunct professor and director of Industry Relations/Academic Programs at RIT. “And after having the students attempt to solve these problems manually, then utilize the Phoenix software to automate the generating of optimized solutions, it just cemented the value of the artificial intelligence approach that Tilia Labs has taken. The students were blown away with how effortlessly the software solved various scenarios and really enjoyed the experience!”

Bruce Leigh Myers, Ph.D., the Administrative Chair of the Department of Graphic Media Science and Technology, adds, “One of the goals of our revised curriculum is to expose students to leading edge technology solutions so that they develop proficiencies that are meaningful to the industry. Through Tilia Labs’ generous donation and support, we can continue that mission and produce graduates who are current with today’s technologies and can provide immediate impact at their future employers.”

“RIT has built its reputation on producing industry leaders and valuable scientific research,” explains Sagen de Jonge, Tilia Labs CEO. “We feel that it is important to support the future of the printing and packaging industry by introducing the next generation of professionals to leading technologies they are likely to encounter upon entering the industry.”