Heidelberg draws 300-plus attendees to SHIFT 2026 digitalization and AI summit

PUBT · 1d ago
Heidelberg draws 300-plus attendees to SHIFT 2026 digitalization and AI summit
  • Heidelberger Druckmaschinen hosted the SHIFT 2026 digitalization and AI summit on Oct. 14, 2026, drawing more than 300 attendees.
  • Executives and partners from nearly 30 countries focused on AI-driven automation, hybrid digital-offset production, software, and robotics.
  • Heidelberg positioned its Prinect Touch Free workflow as a core platform for end-to-end, data-driven production integration.
  • Customer case studies highlighted pressure from smaller job sizes, citing average order value falling to EUR 800 from EUR 2,800 in 2015.
  • Robotics discussions centered on labor shortages, with speakers flagging projected workforce gaps of 6.1 million in the U.S. and 7 million in Europe.


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