RIPT Kolkata to host AI print workshop in April

The Department of Printing Technology, Regional Institute of Printing Technology (RIPT), Kolkata, West Bengal, has announced a specialised four-day online workshop titled Applications of AI in the Printing Industry. Scheduled to take place over two consecutive weekends in April 2026, the programme aims to bridge the gap between traditional print production and the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI).

Participants will explore a wide range of thrust areas, including pre-press automation, digital printing, predictive maintenance, and intelligent workflow management. The curriculum is tailored for senior managerial professionals, production supervisors, and quality assurance specialists, as well as researchers and students looking to upgrade their skills in process control.

The sessions are scheduled for 11 and 12 April, and 18 and 19 April 2026. This timing has been selected to accommodate the schedules of working professionals and students alike, with all sessions being delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams to ensure accessibility for participants across India. The first half of the programme covers the fundamentals of AI and its scope in production, while the latter half delves into technical demonstrations of defect detection, quality control, and predictive maintenance. A good number of participants from diverse backgrounds, including industry, leadership, and academia, have registered.

The programme will provide diverse perspectives on digital transformation. Dr Arpitam Chatterjee, head of department and associate professor at Jadavpur University, will lead discussions on the specialisation of artificial intelligence within digital printing. He will be joined by Manu Choudhury, director of CDC Printers, who will share insights into colour-managed print workflows.

Technical sessions will be further bolstered by contributions from Shankhya Debnath, head of department at the Department of Printing Technology, Regional Institute of Printing Technology (RIPT), Kolkata, West Bengal, and workshop coordinator, focusing on print metrology, alongside Pritam Ghosh, who will address the intersection of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. Industry-specific applications will be covered by Avijit Kar from Jadavpur University on predictive maintenance and Parmeshwar Patidar, CEO of Indus Analytics, who will discuss modern information management. Completing the panel are Indukalpa Saikia, product specialist from Heidelberg India, and Das Damodaran, business director of Farb Technologies, who will focus on print workflows and quality assurance, respectively.

Registrations for the workshop are currently open through the official portal of the Department of Printing Technology, Regional Institute of Printing Technology (RIPT), Kolkata, West Bengal. The final deadline for applications is 9 April 2026.