Interview with Mr. Rajendra Patil, CEO, BluDigit Technologies
We are professional solutions provider for industrial requirements. We believe in innovative technology to reduce the cost and efforts in the manufacturing. Over the years we have achieved excellent reputation by developing machine and providing prompt service in the market of Flat / Rotary Inkjet Engraver, UV Laser Engraver & Digital Textile printers.
The basic business model of the company is both sales and service. we have promising quality for standard products & services. We are always focused on Research and Development to take the product to the next level in the industry.
“ I am Rajendra Patil, father of two son & having 20+ years experience in textile & graphic printing industry. I am on the mission to help 10,000 textile & graphic entrepreneur, design studios, digital printers to automize the art creation, design department, color ways, designing & CTS (computer to screen Engraving Equipments) process with state of the art Technologies & 500+ customer handling experiences and improve efficiencies and add value proposition in exponential growth of the industries & entrepreneurs “.
Texmart : How has textile screen printing evolved over the years, especially in screen preparation?
Rajendra Patil : Textile screen printing has always been versatile and scalable, but screen preparation remained largely manual for decades. While printing machines and inks evolved rapidly, exposing and pre-press processes depended heavily on operator skill and chemical-intensive methods. Over the last decade, this has begun to change with the adoption of Computer-to-Screen (CTS) technology, automation, and digital workflows, bringing accuracy, consistency, and predictability into screen preparation.
TM : Why did pre-press workflows remain manual for so long?
RP : Pre-press was traditionally considered a skill-based activity rather than a process-driven one. Film quality, emulsion coating, exposure timing, and chemical handling varied from operator to operator. Since results depended on experience rather than data, digital intervention was slow to enter this stage of printing.
TM : What motivated you to introduce CTS technology in India in 2007?
RP : The motivation was simple—to eliminate uncertainty in screen preparation. I had seen firsthand how rejections, remakes, and inconsistent quality affected productivity. CTS offered a way to bring control, consistency, and repeatability into the process, which was essential for scaling operations.
TM : How did your shop-floor experience influence your approach to innovation?
RP : My understanding of the industry comes from real production challenges, not theory. Issues like manpower dependency, exposure errors, and unpredictable outcomes shaped my belief that technology should solve daily problems on the shop floor, not add complexity.
TM : What led to the founding of Bludigit Technologies?
RP : Bludigit Technologies was founded to institutionalize the vision of process-driven screen preparation. The goal was to help printers move from experience-based operations to standardized, digitally controlled workflows that deliver consistent results across jobs and operators.
TM : What are the main limitations of traditional screen exposing methods?
RP : Traditional methods involve multiple variables—film quality, emulsion consistency, chemical handling, exposure fluctuation, and operator dependency. These directly impact registration accuracy, repeat job reliability, production timelines, and cost efficiency.
TM : How does CTS technology address these challenges?
RP : CTS digitally connects design, screen preparation, and production. It removes several manual variables, improves detailing and exposure accuracy, reduces rework, and significantly lowers chemical and water usage. The result is faster turnaround and more reliable production.
TM : What is Bludigit’s approach to innovation in CTS systems?
RP : Our approach is based on one principle—technology must simplify production, not complicate it. Our flatbed and rotary CTS systems are designed to reduce operator dependency, deliver consistent exposure quality, and support both short-run and long-run production efficiently.
TM : How important is sustainability in modern screen preparation?
RP : Sustainability is no longer optional. Chemical-free and optimized CTS workflows reduce water consumption, chemical usage, energy wastage, and workplace health risks. For export-oriented units, sustainability also strengthens compliance and brand credibility.
TM : What market forces are driving digital adoption in textile printing today?
RP : Three key forces are shaping the market—speed, consistency, and sustainability. Faster approvals, zero tolerance for variation, and reduced environmental impact are pushing printers toward automation and digitally controlled workflows.
TM : How does customer feedback influence product development at Bludigit?
RP : Customer feedback from mills and design studios plays a critical role. It helps refine software, optimize workflows, and ensure that R&D solutions perform effectively under real production conditions, not just controlled environments.
TM : What does the future of screen preparation look like?
RP : The future lies in intelligent pre- press systems. This includes AI-assisted engraving optimization, automated workflows, smart diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and ERP integration for end-to-end production visibility.
TM : Why do you emphasize training and knowledge sharing?
RP : Technology adoption fails when knowledge is missing. Without proper understanding, even advanced systems are underutilized. Education helps printers avoid costly trial-and-error and adopt technology with clarity and confidence.
TM : What was the objective behind authoring a book on modern screen preparation?
RP : The book is based on practical experience and aims to guide printers through CTS adoption and workflow transformation. The objective is to provide clear process understanding and ROI clarity, not just technical theory.
TM : Could you share details about the upcoming practical training workshop?
RP : Bludigit is organizing a technical seminar-cum-offline practical training workshop focused on real-world CTS implementation. It will be conducted in three structured batches from 2nd to 7th February 2026 at our Ahmedabad Experience Centre, offering live workflows, troubleshooting, and optimization insights.
TM : How do you see India’s textile screen-printing industry evolving over the next decade?
RP : The industry will increasingly favor digitally equipped, process-driven printers. Automation-assisted consistency, AI-enabled optimization, ERP-integrated planning, and knowledge-driven decision-making will define success over the next 5–10 years.
TM : What message would you like to give to textile printers today?
RP : The future is not about replacing people with machines—it is about empowering people with the right tools, systems, and knowledge. Modern screen preparation is the foundation of modern printing, and investing in both technology and skills is essential for sustainable growth.