The Catalyst UV Printer Design Philosophy
The core of the Catalyst UV Printers design philosophy is to put operators first. Build machines of beautiful simplicity that just work and fit within a scalable system. This positions our clients for success from first print through every phase of growth.
Graphic to Print - Some Basic Guidelines
Using some basic design principles when designing for UV print can avoid unnecessary print quality issues and additional RIP configurations. This basic guide provides some simple guidelines for preparing digital art to print beautifully with a UV printer.
Four Signs It’s Time to Switch Your UV System
Switching Isn’t About More UV
It’s about better flow, lower friction, and confidence at scale.
When the right system is in place:
Attention shifts back to the business
Growth feels manageable again
UV becomes a quiet advantage instead of a daily concern
From Concept to Tactile Art: The Stained Glass Phoenix
From Concept to Tactile Art: The Stained Glass Phoenix. Turning an AI-generated image into a 3D physical masterpiece.
Where Most First-Time UV Printer Decisions Go Wrong
UV printers don’t live in isolation. They sit inside workflows, staffing realities, physical spaces, and growth plans.
The right decision isn’t about avoiding risk entirely - it’s about avoiding misalignment.
Switching Costs in UV Printing: A Clearer Way to Think About Change
In capital-intensive industries like UV printing, switching equipment is often treated as a last resort - something only considered when a machine fails completely, or frustration becomes unbearable. That hesitation is usually framed by switching cost.
In practice, switching costs are frequently misunderstood. They’re not just financial, and they’re rarely as high as they feel. More often, they are psychological, historical, and tied to how decisions are explained or justified internally.
Understanding what switching costs really are - and what they are not - leads to clearer, more confident decisions.
The Hard Truth About Kickstarter UV Printers
5 Questions with the Founder of Catalyst Printers
Our founder answers 5 questions about the origins of Catalyst Printers and what’s next for the company.
Is It Time To Trade In and Upgrade Your UV Printer?
If you’re wondering about the value in upgrading your UV printing technology, this article breaks down the two major considerations.
Creating Textures on Rotary Prints (Aventra and Nanos)
We’ve put together this brief tutorial on creating textured prints on the rotary.
A 3-Step Guide to Emulating Embroidery with Catalyst UV Printers
This article provides a basic guide to creating an embroidery effect with a UV printer.
Our Latest Publication - Graphics Pro Magazine
Custom Ink Development is as old as the printing industry itself.
Why Businesses Are Increasingly Choosing Catalyst UV Printers
Businesses are increasingly choosing Catalyst UV Printers from the DPI Laboratory for their quality, versatility and value.
What Most UV Printer Manufacturers Will Not Tell You…
The Hidden Dangers (and Costs) of Buying UV Printers Overseas
Top 10 Most Profitable UV Print Product Categories for Summer
We’ve compiled the top ten most profitable product categories for UV print for Summer of 2025!
DPI Lab on the cover of Industrial Print Magazine
We’re honored to be featured on the cover of Industrial Print. Magazine!
Our Latest Contribution
Direct to Object Printing on Cylindrical Objects!

