On December 4, 2025, Fiery, a leading innovator of digital front-end (DFE) and workflow solutions for the printing industry, announced the release of Digital Factory™ 12 (formerly known as CADlink). This represents a significant breakthrough for printing companies looking to achieve superior color, streamline production processes, and easily automate workflows through Direct To Film (DTF) and Direct To Garment (DTG). This latest upgrade to Digital Factory™ 12 is more than just a standard RIP software; it introduces advanced, professional-grade tools that scale with your printing business. Whether you're starting from scratch or running advanced workflows, Digital Factory™ 12 maximizes your printing operations: easy to use yet powerful.

Fiery Technology Enables Enhanced Color Accuracy

Designed for rapidly growing DTF and DTG printing businesses, Digital Factory™ 12 utilizes industry-leading Fiery color technology, delivering unprecedented color accuracy. This technology is trusted by leading global consumer brands, helping them present the brand colors their clients love. With its intuitive and modern user interface, professional-grade color output is easier and more convenient than ever, whether you're printing for the first time or managing high-volume production.

New Saturation Rendering Intents for Vibrant Textile Effects
Designed specifically for DTF printing and textile direct printing workflows, the new saturation rendering intents enhance color vibrancy in dull areas while maintaining natural color. It delivers brighter, more impactful colors without the risk of oversaturation, making it ideal for apparel embellishments, heat transfer printing, and promotional items.

Color Profiles: Professional-Grade Color Calibration and Profile Creation

Digital Factory 12™ features the most advanced color engine in the series to date. With the new Fiery Color Profile Generator plugin, operators can calibrate their presses and create ICC profiles using supported spectrophotometers, resulting in repeatable, professional-grade printing.

Smarter Tools for Modern Production
Digital Factory 12™'s new, simplified interface and powerful production tools effectively reduce operational complexity and shorten print cycles, enabling both experienced operators and novices to easily complete even the most complex printing tasks.

Native Visual Layout Generator with Drag-and-Drop Layout Support
The new layout generator provides visual drag-and-drop layout functionality directly in the digital factory, completely eliminating the need for third-party tools. Operators can preview, group, nest, and automatically close work orders directly in queues, making operations faster and more intuitive, tailored specifically for DTF printing.

Enhanced Marking Tools Reduce Post-Press Errors

The expanded marking system enables clearer labeling, directional indicators, and post-press guidelines. Whether operating a small or large printing plant, these improvements effectively reduce cutting errors, accelerate post-press workflows, and ensure every print work is organized and ready for printing at any time.

The DTF and DTG printing market is growing rapidly, and customers want to reduce operational friction, achieve more impactful colors, and have future-proof processes to take their businesses to new heights. For over 30 years, Fiery has provided color technology support to tens of thousands of printing companies worldwide, helping them achieve superior color quality in digital printing. Digital Factory 12™, with its professional-grade color calibration technology combined with intelligent automation tools that scale with your business, is revolutionizing the DTF and DTG printing landscape. Whether you're customizing a single T-shirt for the first time or producing a thousand, Digital Factory 12™ unlocks your full printing potential. 

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