Running a screen printing business is both an art and a hustle. While creativity fuels your designs, efficiency drives your growth. If you’re finding it hard to keep up with demand, meet tight deadlines, or maintain consistent print quality, it might be time to consider to automate your print shop. 

Here’s why upgrading your screen printing workshop could be the smartest move you make this year.

1. Boost Productivity Without Burning Out
2. Automate Emulsion Coating for Perfectly Prepped Screens
3. Achieve Consistent, High-Quality Prints
4. Simplify and Speed Up Screen Cleaning
5. Maximise Profit Margins
6. Streamline Post-Production with Folding and Bagging
7. Determine the Right Time to Automate
8. Choose the Right Equipment for Your Needs

Boost Productivity Without Burning Out

Manual printing has its place, but as your order volume grows, so does the strain on your team. By automating key parts of your process, you can significantly increase your output without adding extra pressure. Take the M&R Copperhead Flex-Plus for example it can produce up to 750 pieces per hour, helping you stay ahead of deadlines and keep customers happy, all while maintaining print quality.

Automate Emulsion Coating for Perfectly Prepped Screens

Manually coating screens is not only time-consuming but also prone to inconsistency. The M&R Uni-Kote Automatic Screen Coating Machine eliminates the guesswork, delivering a smooth, even coat every time. Uniform stencils mean sharper prints and less waste. It’s an essential step toward standardising your workflow and reducing bottlenecks during screen prep. 

Achieve Consistent, High-Quality Prints

When it comes to screen printing, consistency is everything. Automated presses offer precise, repeatable results, spot on registration, balanced pressure, and reduced variability over long runs. You’ll achieve better-quality prints, fewer reworks, and a more professional finish which your customers will also notice.

Simplify and Speed Up Screen Cleaning

Screen reclaiming often becomes a pain point as you scale. That’s where automatic screen cleaning and reclaiming systems come into play. These machines clean, degrease, and dry screens quickly and efficiently, helping you get back some time and reduce chemical exposure for your team. It’s faster, cleaner, and more eco-conscious.

Maximise Profit Margins

However, investing in automation isn’t just about saving time. It’s also about increasing your bottom line. Automated systems reduce labour costs, improve productivity, and lower your waste and error rate. These efficiencies build up over time, giving you the edge you need to grow, stay competitive, and reinvest in your business.

Streamline Post-Production with Folding and Bagging

Don’t let finishing slow you down. High-quality folding and bagging solutions like the M&R K-950 Automatic Shirt Folder and Omni Bagger can speed up order fulfilment and elevate the presentation of your garments. It’s the last step in the print process that adds that final touch and professionalism, ensuring your products arrive customer-ready. Take a look at the K-950 and M&R Amscomatic AB-9000 Automatic Bagger in action here.