Tilia Labs, Inc., a developer of planning, imposition, and Artificial Intelligent (AI) software solutions, has announced the latest release of tilia Phoenix. Developed for all print sectors, including packaging, labels, commercial, and wide format printing, tilia Phoenix is an AI-driven planning and imposition system that improves print job efficiency, production, and profitability.

Supported by customer requests and industry feedback, tilia Phoenix Version 8 includes new features and enhanced functionality designed to advance the user experience, accelerate productivity, provide new levels of connectivity, and introduce the software into new markets.

Scott More, Tilia Labs chief technology officer, explains that the ability to fully leverage automation is critical to competing in today’s print industry. And few, if any, technologies have accelerated time, production and cost savings like artificial intelligence.

“Highly accurate print and material consumption forecasting is nothing new to our customers,” says More. “But with Version 8 we’re taking this to a whole new level. Powered by an even more sophisticated and faster AI engine, tilia Phoenix advances automation to streamline prepress operations, more accurately estimate jobs, including ink costs, evaluate best printer and finishing options, and slash material waste, all while gaining efficiencies. The results are breakthrough levels of optimization and productivity that are reflected in the bottom line.”

“This release represents a significant milestone for our company and most importantly, the expanding Tilia Labs user community,” adds Tilia Labs CEO, Sagen de Jonge. “tlia Phoenix can now facilitate workflows for books and magazines printers. We see the new version 8 features as a huge benefit for current tilia Phoenix users. And we’re working to further expand this functionality and continue to accommodate all print applications across the industry.”