The auto-layout engine instantly turns story budgets into ready-to-print page designs. Articles follow editorial priorities, while ads and external content flow in seamlessly. This can run fully automated or be managed by your editors, depending on your workflow.
A modern print automation engine
Roxen’s print automation platform helps newsrooms streamline print production workflows while maintaining full editorial control.
How it works
Ready-made templates support fully automated, hybrid and editor-managed workflows, so curated print and digital editions can be produced faster – without compromising design, quality or editorial standards. Content, ads and external material flow into the system in record time. And when it’s time to add the finishing touch, editors can tweak, rearrange and refine pages exactly as they like.
While many production-line systems focus on fixed outputs, Roxen supports fully automated production as well as workflows allowing your editors to take command whenever needed. The outcome is curated print editions that stay sharp, consistent and true to the brand. The result? Faster production, lower costs and consistent design quality.
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From story budgets to ready-to-print pages
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Intelligent, adaptable templates
Using machine learning, suitable article templates are proposed for each page. Content adapts with flexible design elements such as headlines, images, pull quotes and fact boxes – all while keeping journalists’ original texts intact.
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Real-time editing in the browser
The browser-based page editor gives your team real-time visibility into both content and layout changes. Editors can highlight key stories, reshuffle pages or make last-minute adjustments without breaking the workflow.
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AI-assisted editing
AI-supported tools are available to help craft print-appropriate headlines for newsprint and e-paper editions.
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Built for demanding print operations
Supports hybrid editions, zoning, page jumps and multi-edition workflows – with predictable automation and flexible editorial control.
A natural fit in your tech stack
Roxen’s print automation platform integrates smoothly with your existing newsroom systems. Through APIs, it connects directly with leading CMS platforms, planning tools, ad systems and all external content feeds – no middleware required.
Roxen is the preferred print automation partner to a number of editorial CMS providers including Arc XP, Labrador and Superdesk. We also work alongside niche vendors across the wider editorial ecosystem. Our solution is language-independent, globally scalable and powered by Adobe InDesign Server for premium layout capabilities.
Cloud-based and fully managed
Delivered as a fully managed SaaS solution, Roxen is cloud-based, always up to date, and designed for enterprise-level stability – with resilient infrastructure and continuous monitoring.
If challenges arise, our 24/7 support ensures you’re never on your own.
Looking for the details?
Visit our FAQ for answers to the questions we get from publishers, editors and IT-teams.
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How long does it take to implement Roxen’s print automation platform?
Most implementations take 3-5 months, depending on workflow complexity, number of titles, number of editions, and integration needs.
For larger multi-title groups, we often run a phased rollout, going live title by title or region by region. These projects may run slightly longer, but the process remains structured, predictable and, surprisingly calm.
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How much change does it take to implement Roxen?
Implementing Roxen does involve change – but the transition is typically structured, predictable and manageable.
Print automation is both a technology upgrade and a change in how print production is organized. Some teams embrace the transition immediately, while others take a more cautious approach.
In practice, most teams experience the transition as structured and predictable. Print workflows are decoupled and designed for efficient production, reducing complexity and clarifying responsibilities.
Roxen also combines automation with full editorial control, avoiding the “automation replaces humans” concern – so the benefits in day-to-day work, clarity and control are typically recognized early.
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How is the platform licensed?
Roxen is licensed as a fully managed SaaS subscription. Pricing is tailored to each newsroom and reflects factors such as number of titles, editions and workflow needs. This ensures a predictable, transparent setup aligned with how you actually produce print. A detailed proposal is provided after the pre-study.