DPI Laboratory Launches the Catalyst Printing Platform™ and Expands the Catalyst Printer Line with the Nexus
- Published: May 22, 2026, By Trevor
The structured UV production architecture was built to bring discipline, uptime, and long-term scalability to modern manufacturing environments.
Alongside the The Catalyst Printing Platform, the company introduced the Catalyst Nexus, a modular UV printer developed for larger-format and higher-output production. The Catalyst Printing Platform represents a strategic shift from standalone equipment toward structured production systems. Developed using principles of systems thinking and design thinking, the platform integrates UV hardware, continuous bulk ink delivery, color management, specialty coatings, and workflow software into a unified manufacturing environment.
“Our industry has spent years debating features,” said Lon Riley, Founder of DPI Laboratory. “But production doesn’t fail because of features. It fails because systems break down. We built the Catalyst Platform to create structure around reliability and workflow discipline, because growth only happens when production is stable.”
The Catalyst Printing Platform includes three high-performing UV systems: the Catalyst Nanos for businesses entering production, the Catalyst Aventra for sustained throughput and reliability, and the Catalyst Nexus for larger-format and higher-volume expansion. All three operate within a unified architecture built for predictable performance and scalable growth.
The new Catalyst Nexus is a modular UV production system featuring a large-format printable area, multiple Epson print heads supporting expanded color configurations, and a detachable gantry system. It is engineered for scalable production environments and operates within the Catalyst Platform’s integrated ink delivery and workflow architecture.
Recognized across the industry for innovation in UV printer technology and workflow design, Riley recently spoke on the Innovation Panel at the APA Conference in Las Vegas. DPI Laboratory also exhibited at the event, where attendees experienced the technology in real time. Visitors were able to send print jobs directly from their phones and watch items produced live, demonstrating the efficiency of the Catalyst Printing Platform™ and the power of a structured UV production workflow.
The Catalyst Printing Platform and Catalyst Nexus are available immediately. Demonstrations and technical consultations are offered through DPI Laboratory.
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About DPI Laboratory
DPI Laboratory is a digital print innovation company specializing in UV printing systems, high-performance inks and coatings, color management, and workflow optimization. Through the Catalyst Platform™, DPI Laboratory develops integrated UV production environments engineered for reliability, scalability, and long-term operational efficiency.
About Lon Riley
Lon Riley is the Founder of DPI Laboratory and the architect behind the Catalyst Platform™, an integrated UV printing ecosystem engineered for speed, uptime, and scalable production. With more than 30 years in digital printing, engineering, and workflow optimization, Lon applies systems thinking and design thinking to modern UV manufacturing. Through the Catalyst Printers platforms that include the Nanos, Aventra, and Nexus UV printers, Riley develops comprehensive high-performing production environments that unify hardware, bulk ink systems, color management, coatings, and software into reliable solutions for modern businesses. Recognized across the industry for his disruptive thinking and innovation, Lon contributes to industry discussions on UV system architecture and workflow design, drawing from hands-on experience in building and optimizing production environments.
