Printing United Alliance launches online AI readiness benchmark

Print Solutions

Printing United Alliance has announced the official launch of its online AI readiness benchmark which provides a high level view of how prepared an organisation is to apply AI in real print and packaging workflows.

The new tool follows a successful soft launch of Printing AI at Printing United Expo 2025, held in Orlando, USA.

As interest in artificial intelligence accelerates across the printing industry, many organisations are eager to explore its potential but lack the clarity, confidence, and internal guardrails needed to move forward responsibly. The AI readiness benchmark was developed to address that gap.

At a high level, the benchmark helps companies:

• Evaluate their current AI maturity and preparedness.

• Understand where AI may impact operations, workflows, and financial performance.

• Identify potential risks, governance considerations, and next steps.

• Establish a baseline before investing in tools, platforms, or new AI initiatives.

The benchmark highlights where AI may create practical value today, where it introduces risk, and where additional readiness is required before moving forward. Designed as an initial point of reference, it helps establish a baseline, prioritise focus areas, and determine where deeper operational review or expert guidance is needed.

Through Printing AI, the alliance supports companies across the full AI journey, from early insights and awareness, to education, and through to validation, governance, and long term production level integration – with a strong emphasis on operational reality, financial impact, and risk management.

'As AI adoption continues to evolve, the alliance remains committed to helping the industry lead by providing the insight, education, and structure companies need to integrate AI responsibly and profitably,’ said Amy Servi-Bonner, vice president, consulting – applied AI and printing technology, Printing United Alliance. 'The AI Readiness Benchmark is now available online and serves as a foundational step for organisations seeking to understand their readiness and chart a clear, confident path forward. We look forward to working with our members to further their AI journey in the way that makes most sense within their unique business operations.’