Jose Rivera · Founder/CEO · R Digital Group · Open Mic · PRINTING United 2025

At Printing United in Orlando, Pat McGrew meets Jose Rivera, a local printer attending the show to explore new technologies. Rivera shares his excitement about the advancements he has seen in AI-driven printing. He explains that the new systems allow operators to print on a wide range of materials without complex setup or manual measurement. Using built-in scanners, the printers automatically detect the position and type of material on the table, enabling precise, efficient printing with minimal effort.

Rivera describes the technology as both impressive and practical, noting how innovations like this could simplify operations and improve flexibility in print shops. While he doesn’t confirm any immediate purchases, he expresses genuine interest in adopting such solutions in the future. The brief conversation highlights how automation and AI are beginning to transform even the hands-on aspects of printing, offering smarter workflows and greater ease of use for production teams.