DPI Lab offers Catalyst, an integrated operating system for UV printing that combines specialized hardware, intelligent workflow software, and dedicated support into a single platform. By unifying equipment and software, Catalyst enables manufacturers to print on diverse substrates—glass, metal, wood, leather, acrylic, and fabrics—with laser‑sharp precision, accelerating production and improving profitability.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
UV printing workflows rely on separate hardware, software, and manual steps, causing inefficiencies, longer production times, and higher costs, especially when working with diverse substrates like glass, metal, wood, and fabric.
Solution
Catalyst is an integrated UV printing operating system that unifies printer hardware, control software, and workflow automation into a single platform. The system delivers precise placement of each pixel and automates job preparation, eliminating extra manual steps and reducing setup time. By supporting a wide range of materials, Catalyst enables manufacturers to produce high‑resolution, laser‑sharp prints on any substrate without switching equipment. Real‑time monitoring and intelligent tooling help operators maintain consistency and increase throughput, leading to faster, more profitable production runs.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturers, sign makers, and print service providers that require high‑quality UV printing across diverse materials and seek to streamline production for higher efficiency.
Features
- Unified hardware‑software platform that controls UV printers and manages job workflows from a single interface
- Precision placement engine ensuring laser‑sharp image reproduction on complex curves and varied materials
- Automated workflow tools that handle file preparation, color management, and job queuing without manual intervention
- Multi‑substrate compatibility for glass, metal, wood, leather, acrylic, fabrics and other materials
- Integrated monitoring and diagnostics to maintain print quality and reduce downtime
- Scalable architecture allowing addition of new printers and accessories within the same system