System Architecture

The PrintPrice platform is a distributed system of specialized engines designed to orchestrate the global print industry. It combines pricing intelligence, PDF preflight analysis, production constraints modeling, and manufacturing network routing.

High-Level Architecture

The platform is composed of several specialized engines that work together through a unified data model:

• 1. Book Pricing Engine (BPE)

  The economic core. Calculates precise manufacturing costs based on substrates, inks, and binding types.

• 2. Preflight Engine

  Handles deterministic PDF analysis and automated file resolution (Auto-Fix).

• 3. Production Intelligence Layer

  Models manufacturing constraints and substrate compatibility for global facilities.

• 4. Matchmaker & Routing

  Matches jobs to the optimal production node based on price, quality, and location.

System Flow