Production analytics integration showcased by industry partners in real production environments; AI-powered analytics to be unveiled
Melville, NY – October 17, 2025 – SpencerMetrics, a leading provider of data-driven productivity solutions for manufacturing operations, announced today that attendees at Printing United Expo 2025 will be able to see CONNECT® running live and discuss the benefits of integrating the platform with various partners. The event takes place October 22-24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Live Demonstrations and Integration
In addition to its own booth #5142, SpencerMetrics’ CONNECT platform will be capturing and analyzing real-time production data and showcasing the benefits of integration with the following partners:
EMT International: A designer and manufacturer of high-quality finishing solutions for the digital printing and label industries, with over 85 years of experience, will showcase CONNECT and actively monitor their latest finishing equipment at booth #2449.
UltimateTech: Specializing in imposition, nesting, and finishing automation software, UltimateTech empowers print professionals globally with cutting-edge automation solutions that work seamlessly with CONNECT’s production intelligence at booth #3013.
VIDEK, INC.: A leader in high-speed camera systems to automate print quality inspection, VIDEK combines best-of-breed imaging technology with advanced algorithms to help achieve 100% document production. Videk integrates with CONNECT- capturing quality and performance data in real time, also displayed at the EMT booth #2449.
PrintVis: As a Print Business Management Platform powered by Microsoft, PrintVis unifies administration, production management, planning, finance, logistics, purchasing, and reporting into one proven system. Designed for industries like commercial print, packaging, labels, apparel printing, wide format, and bookbinding, it provides complete visibility and the tools to support growth. Users can learn about the latest integration between CONNECT and PrintVis that delivers automation and accuracy in data collection for job costing at booth #5044.
“Seeing CONNECT running live on actual production equipment provides attendees with an authentic view of how our platform captures, analyzes, and transforms production data into actionable insights,” said Vishal Sahay, Executive Vice President of SpencerMetrics. “These partnerships demonstrate our commitment towards end-to-end integration and our ability to work seamlessly within diverse production environments.”
Revolutionary AI Intelligence Solution to be Unveiled
SpencerMetrics will also preview a groundbreaking new AI-powered analytics solution – Q™ for the CONNECT platform at Booth #5142 during the expo. Q leverages natural language processing to enable users to ask questions in plain language and receive immediate answers about equipment performance, operator efficiency, and production bottlenecks. Q aims to democratize production intelligence for all team members, providing predictive insights that enable proactive decision-making and reducing data analysis time from hours to seconds.
“This AI innovation transforms how production data gets utilized,” Sahay added. “It will enable every manager, supervisor, and operator to become a data expert, turning production data into a true competitive advantage.”
Platform Enhancements Driving Performance Excellence
Expo attendees visiting the partner booths will also see demonstrations of SpencerMetrics’ latest platform enhancements:
Advanced Vendor-Agnostic Integrations: Enhanced compatibility with virtually all equipment manufacturers, including Canon, HP, Ricoh, Konica Minolta, Screen, Hunkeler, Horizon, Bograma, and many more, as well as with Analog devices – providing seamless connectivity across diverse production environments.
Piece-level Tracking: High-speed barcode reader technology via AUTOMATER 2.0™ that tracks each individual piece (sheets, books, mail-pieces, etc.) and integrates seamlessly into the CONNECT job tracking platform, enabling precise production monitoring and traceability. This technology can flag duplicates and overruns, comparing actual production against expected output to identify anomalies before they impact delivery or costs.
Improved Customization Flexibility: Enhanced plugins allow each user to customize the information they need to collect to make them successful.
Driving Interpretation, Excellence, and Revenue Growth
SpencerMetrics’ solutions help print operations achieve measurable improvements in both operational performance and financial results. Organizations using the platform have reported:
- Significant reductions in production downtime
- Improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and utilization
- Enhanced visibility into job costs and profitability
- Better resource allocation and workflow optimization
- Data-driven insights that support strategic decision-making
Schedule Your Expo Meeting
Print industry professionals are invited to visit EMT International, VIDEK, UltimateTech, and PrintVis booths to see CONNECT running live, explore the benefits of the integration, or schedule private meetings with SpencerMetrics’ team to discuss how the enhanced platform features and new AI capabilities can support their specific performance and revenue goals. CONNECT team members will be available at SpencerMetrics Booth #5142.
Book a private demonstration or consultation during Printing United Expo 2025.
About SpencerMetrics
SpencerMetrics, founded in 2014, is part of the Spencer Associates Group. The group has been providing product support and innovative solutions for printing operations for over 30 years. The company specializes in vendor-neutral production intelligence systems that automatically collect, monitor, and analyze factory data from virtually any production device, thereby improving visibility and efficiency. While capable of monitoring performance across diverse manufacturing environments, SpencerMetrics is best known for its solutions within the printing and packaging industry. The company’s offerings include CONNECT for comprehensive shop floor analytics, LYNK™ for direct machine data collection, and AUTOMATER for seamless integration of digital and analog equipment connectivity.
For more information about SpencerMetrics, visit www.spencermetrics.com.