Industrial Applications

Industrial Applications

From chaos to control.

Industrial printing is complex. Multiple substrates, extreme production conditions, variable data, and long supply chains demand absolute control over colour, consistency, and workflow.

PrintFactory delivers a complete production guidance system—connecting design, colour, prepress, and production into one intelligent, scalable workflow.

Built on PrintFactory Production and PrintFactory Connect, our platform gives industrial manufacturers the power to produce consistent, repeatable results—across devices, locations, and time.

One platform for industrial print production

Traditional industrial workflows are fragmented:

• Design and production are disconnected
• Each job is different, requiring manual intervention
• Colour varies across lines, substrates, and time
• Legacy processes limit flexibility
• Systems are difficult to integrate (Industry 4.0 challenges)

PrintFactory replaces this complexity with one connected workflow, enabling full control from design to finished product.

Core capabilities for industrial environments

Repeatability and consistency

Produce identical output—across devices, production lines, and even months or years later.

Variable and scalable production

Leverage database-driven workflows and automation for high-volume, variable output.

Integrated design and prepress

Create, edit, separate, and prepare files directly within the production workflow.

Complete workflow control

From file input (PDF, XML) to final output, everything is connected, automated, and trackable.

VISU™ colour engine

Ensure accurate, repeatable colour across substrates, conditions, and production environments—while reducing ink costs.

Ceramics printing

The challenge

Ceramic production introduces extreme variables:

• Colour shifts caused by kiln heat
• Inconsistent results across production lines
• Difficulty maintaining colour on glazes and textured surfaces
• Long production cycles requiring repeatability over time

The solution

PrintFactory provides tools specifically designed for ceramic production:

• VISU™ colour control for consistent output before and after firing
• Device-specific profiling (no generic PMM duplication)
• Cross-line colour matching for consistent production
• RGB to multi-channel separation for complex ink sets
• Recalibration tools for long-term consistency
• Sampling and proofing workflows before production
• Step-and-repeat directly in RIP

Combined with DaAMS (Design & Article Management) and API-driven workflows, PrintFactory enables:

• Centralized design control
• Easy migration and reuse of designs
• Consistent output across multiple production lines

Décor printing

The challenge

Décor production requires:

• Perfect repeatability across long production cycles
• Flexibility to repurpose designs for new collections
• Secure workflows for design protection
• Consistent colour across substrates, printers, and time

The solution

PrintFactory delivers:

• Tonality and colour consistency across every production run
• Easy repurposing of designs using existing separations
• Re-separation for different ink sets and product lines
• Fast recolouring for multiple décor variations
• Advanced step-and-repeat with editable vector control
• RGB and multi-channel workflows

Secure, centralized design management

• Encrypted design storage via DaAMS
• Centralized control with distributed production
• Secure collaboration across global teams

Quality control and proofing

• Pre-production proofing
• Post-production quality validation
• Cloud-based reporting and trend monitoring
• Continuous feedback loop to improve output

The result: higher consistency, lower failure rates, and faster design cycles.

See how we support HP Wall Art here

Other specialist industrial applications

PrintFactory also supports a wide range of industrial print verticals, including:

Traffic signs and safety applications

• Durable, consistent colour for regulated environments
• Repeatable output across production batches
• Reliable long-term reproduction

Wallpaper and surface décor

• Accurate repeat patterns
• Consistent colour across long runs
• Easy design repurposing

Specialty and functional printing

• Printing on complex shapes and materials
• Integration with jigs and fixtures
• Support for custom workflows and substrates

Built for Industry 4.0

PrintFactory is designed for modern, connected manufacturing:

• API-driven workflow automation
• XML-based job processing
• Integration with MIS, ERP, and Web-to-Print systems
• Database-driven production
• Multi-site and offshore production support

A complete production guidance system

PrintFactory is not just a RIP. Not just a workflow.

It’s a complete industrial production platform that:

• Connects design, prepress, and production
• Ensures consistent, repeatable output
• Reduces waste and production errors
• Increases flexibility and speed
• Scales across devices, sites, and applications

From chaos to control

Industrial printing doesn’t need to rely on disconnected systems, manual corrections, or inconsistent output.

PrintFactory gives you complete control—across colour, workflow, and production.

Less waste. More consistency. Total control.

Take control of industrial printing

Transform your industrial workflow with PrintFactory Production and Connect.

Get in touch to explore a tailored solution for your application.