Keypoint Intelligence and 42 Technology (42T) have announced a strategic partnership designed to help companies bring breakthrough technologies to market faster, especially in digital print, inkjet and packaging.

This alliance bridges the gap between cutting-edge engineering and real-world market deployment. It offers a consultative, go-to-market approach for OEMs, materials suppliers and converters developing new print systems, workflows and applications.

The print industry is urgently looking for more sustainable solutions, faster turnaround times and digital flexibility. Yet many potentially disruptive innovations stall before getting to market because of scale-up risks, drying limitations or unclear positioning.

The new partnership between 42T and Keypoint Intelligence has been designed to tackle this by helping companies bring new products to market with greater confidence: from feasibility to pilot through to full rollout. The collaboration combines 42T's engineering and technology development expertise with Keypoint Intelligence's market insight and industry reach, while building on 42T's extensive track record in the print and packaging sectors.

The range of services offered will include rapid technology validation and prototyping; commercial modelling and competitive analysis; GTM strategy and segmentation; and access to real-world customer feedback and market insights.

"This partnership is all about helping clients move faster with less risk," said Dr. Peter Brown, chief commercial officer, 42 Technology. "By combining deep engineering with go-to-market clarity, we're making it easier for great ideas to become commercial reality."

"Together, we're giving the industry a powerful new way to develop, position and launch transformative technologies, especially as inkjet expands into new territories," said Anthony Sci, president and CEO, Keypoint Intelligence.

One of the most promising developments 42T brings to the table is its revolutionary RF drying (radio frequency dielectric drying) technology for aqueous inkjet printing.

Unlike traditional hot-air or IR drying, RF drying delivers more efficient drying (up to 75% energy efficiency); compatibility with thin plastic film substrates potentially opening up new markets for aqueous inks; and color-independent drying so black and yellow inks are dried at the same rate.

This opens new possibilities for water-based inks in flexible packaging, labels and industrial print, addressing one of the key barriers to broader adoption.

In other news, Keypoint Intelligence and Noetics have announced a strategic partnership that will integrate Keypoint Intelligence's quote iQ, powered by UVERCE product iQ and config iQ, directly into the Noetics ecosystem.

This partnership enables dealers to create accurate, profitable configurations that include products, accessories, services and leasing options within a single, unified platform. By combining Keypoint Intelligence's rules-based configuration engine with Noetics' pricing, inventory and CRM capabilities, dealers gain an end-to-end quoting experience that drives efficiency and competitive advantage.

"Dealers deserve tools that simplify complexity," said Anthony Sci, CEO, Keypoint Intelligence. "By integrating quote iQ directly into the Noetics platform, we are empowering dealers to configure, price and quote with total confidence. Every configuration will be precise, every quote will be aligned with real-time data and every sales rep will have the insight needed to win more business."

The integration will debut in an upcoming release of Noetics, providing dealers with an intuitive quoting workflow that connects configuration intelligence, CRM and pricing in one environment. This unified approach reduces errors, shortens the sales cycle and enhances margin visibility for every transaction.

"This partnership represents exactly what Noetics was built to achieve — a connected ecosystem that brings together best-in-class industry tools," said Mark Spears, CEO, Noetics. "By embedding quote iQ, we're extending the power of Noetics to help dealers quote faster, sell smarter and deliver an exceptional customer experience from the very first interaction."

Together, Keypoint Intelligence and Noetics are setting a new standard for digital transformation in the imaging channel, enabling dealers to operate more efficiently, leverage data-driven intelligence and deliver greater value to their customers."