The Sculptor’s Chisel, The Editor’s Tool: Introducing Typefi Orion

When René Magritte painted The Treachery of Images with its declaration “This is not a pipe,” he challenged us to confront the beautiful imprecision of language and representation. Similarly, when Banksy framed an ordinary water pipe with the text “This is a pipe,” he playfully inverted this premise. And how does Michelangelo’s approach to sculpture—seeing his task not as creating but as liberating figures already present within marble—parallel the work of skilled editors? Just as artists have evolved their tools and techniques over centuries, editorial tools have undergone their own transformation. From the earliest punctuation marks that evolved from simple breath indicators to sophisticated tools for conveying meaning, editors have relied on an evolving toolkit to perform their craft. As Inera eXtyles approaches its end-of-life date of August 13, 2026, Typefi invites editors and publishing professionals to explore the next evolution in editorial tools and contribute their perspectives on the changing landscape. This session presents an exclusive technology demonstration of Typefi Orion, an editorial automation platform that honors the craftsmanship of editing while embracing emerging technologies. Drawing on over two decades of expertise in publishing workflows and content automation, Typefi has created a solution that bridges traditional editorial practices with cloud-based innovations, freeing editors to focus on the art of their craft rather than mechanical processes. Join us for an interactive session that promises both philosophical insight and practical solutions for scholarly publishers working with JATS, BITS, and STS. Your voice matters in shaping the future of editorial automation.