Distributed RIP Architecture™

Scales your production line by adding print stations, not bigger servers

Unlike traditional DFEs that rely on a single, increasingly powerful server to drive multiple print stations, SmartRIP uses a distributed architecture where every print station has its own dedicated SmartRIP running on an industrial PC or embedded single-board computer. A central controller or SCADA system distributes the PDF once, then instructs each SmartRIP which page to print using the Page Shooter™ interface. As production capacity grows, simply add another print station with its own SmartRIP. There is no need to replace or redesign a central DFE server, or increase the performance of the existing RIPs. Each SmartRIP only needs enough processing power for its own print station, making low-cost industrial hardware a practical choice. This delivers predictable linear scaling, lower hardware costs, improved fault isolation, and the flexibility to expand production one station at a time.

PageShooter™

Instant Random Access PDF Printing

PageShooter™ transforms static PDF jobs into intelligent, event-driven print workflows. Instead of processing pages sequentially, PageShooter provides instant random access to any page within a PDF, allowing external systems to request and RIP exactly the page required at the precise moment it is needed. Whether triggered by a barcode scanner, magnetic stripe reader, RFID, database lookup, or manufacturing control system, SmartRIP delivers the correct page in real time without searching or pre-processing the entire document. This makes PageShooter ideal for high-speed industrial applications such as card personalisation, mail and fulfilment, product labelling, packaging, and track-and-trace, where every printed item may require a different page from the same PDF.

Integration in hours, not weeks

SmartRIP offers a compact footprint that’s lightweight and easy to embed, making it ideal for OEM integration. Its headless design gives you the freedom to create your own user interface, while rapid integration means Smart Control can be up and running in hours rather than weeks or months. It is cross-platform, supporting both Windows and Linux, and works with most modern programming languages. You can also connect SmartRIP to any OPC UA–enabled application without writing a single line of code. By using SCADA and HMI applications, you can build a powerful, fully featured controller without additional development.

Smart Connectivity

Secure. Open. Industry 4.0 Ready.

SmartRIP is driven by the industry-standard OPC UA interface, delivering secure and interoperable integration at the core. Secure by design, it’s built on trusted industrial communication standards to ensure reliability in connected environments. With rapid UI development, you can create your own user interface within hours using the OPC UA API. Fully Industry 4.0 enabled, SmartRIP seamlessly links to smart manufacturing systems and cloud data services, making integration faster, safer, and future-ready.

Bringing specialist print quality to every production line

In today’s printing landscape, achieving consistent high-quality output and precise color reproduction often depends on experienced print operators. However, skilled specialists are becoming increasingly scarce, especially in industries where printing is part of a wider production process and non-specialists are responsible for running presses. SmartRIP addresses this challenge by combining PrintFlat, ScreenPro and ColorLogic technologies into a user friendly and automated system. This enables any operator, regardless of their level of expertise, to achieve excellent print quality with ease and confidence.

Open architecture for flexible printhead integration

SmartRIP is designed to work with virtually any printhead drive electronics and supports a range of common file formats, including PRT and TIFF. New electronics or formats can typically be supported within weeks through a BreakThrough project, ensuring rapid adaptation to evolving requirements. SmartRIP is already fully compatible with Meteor Inkjet electronics, renowned for their broad support across the industrial inkjet market. This flexibility makes it easy to integrate multiple printhead types—even from different manufacturers—within a single press. Meteor also provides a comprehensive suite of tools and services to help achieve high performance and efficient production workflows.

Accelerate to market with our co-funded BreakThrough service

Our business model, centered on partnering with you, offers SmartRIP licenses linked to your printer sales, starting when your product is ready for the market. Our objective is to help you launch quickly. Our BreakThrough service adds our expert engineers and scientists to your team, accelerating your product's market launch. You can buy this service in blocks of five days, and half of the cost will be balanced against SmartRIP licenses once your press ships. This service is part of our commitment to your success, aiming to reduce challenges and speed up your market entry, benefiting both of us.