Array Technologies significantly increased the performance of its industrial inkjet workflow by shifting key rendering processes from the CPU to the GPU using Hybrid Software Helix’s Apex renderer integrated with the Mako Core platform. By leveraging the GPU power already present in existing servers, the system delivers major performance gains without requiring additional hardware investment. The move enables faster processing of variable data and transactional print files while freeing CPU resources for other production tasks.

“Everyone wants to go faster, but what they don’t want to do is spend any more money,” said Justin Bailey of Hybrid Software Helix. “Now our entire RIP process has moved from the CPU to the GPU. It’s doing the same thing on the same computer, but in some cases, we’re processing 40 times faster than we could have 12 months ago because we’re on the GPU. That also frees the CPU to handle other processing.”

The technology is particularly valuable in transactional printing environments where files must be rendered in real time rather than sequentially. With pages often pulled dynamically from massive variable-data files, the system must process each page in milliseconds while maintaining complete accuracy for applications such as personalized mail or document fulfillment. The GPU-accelerated workflow not only improves throughput but also positions Array Technologies to expand into new markets, including digital box printing through its RealStamp platform, demonstrating how modern rendering technology is unlocking new opportunities across production print and packaging.