Lanskroun, Czech Republic—SOMA (www.soma-eng.com), a global leader in flexographic printing solutions, is excited to announce its SOMA Event focused on AI & Automation, taking place on October 16, 2024, at the Flexo Xperience Center in Atlanta, Georgia. This special event will bring together leading industry professionals to explore the groundbreaking synergy between automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in flexographic printing.

The Flexo Xperience AI Event will feature a number of AI-focused presentations led by industry experts and partners, highlighting the latest innovations in AI-driven automation. The event will also include live system demonstrations of the SOMA Optima² Intelligent flexo press, the SOMA S-Mount plate mounter, and the SOMA Anilox Management System with integrated MicroDynamics inspection capabilities. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness firsthand how these cutting-edge systems optimize productivity and reduce waste.

The day will conclude with a networking happy hour, providing participants with an excellent opportunity to engage with peers, share insights, and build connections with industry leaders. For fun, awards are planned for a cornhole competition.

Petr Blasko, SOMA’s Marketing Director, comments, "AI is the number one topic in the news today, but how does it impact flexography? So far, automation has been a key driver in our industry, helping us address the challenge of declining operator skills. With AI, we have the potential to take automation to the next level, automating more processes and driving efficiency at both individual and enterprise levels."

Registration is now open. To reserve a spot and learn more about the event, visit: www.soma-eng.com/fxc-ai-event.