Caldera Releases Expanded Features for Direct-to-Film and Direct-to-Garment Digital Textile Printing

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caldera, part of Dover (NYSE: DOV), today announced the launch of its latest raster image processor ("RIP") solution for Direct-to-Film (DTF) and Direct-to-Garment (DTG) digital textile printing. This new solution offers an expanded range of features for printed apparel creators, printers and producers and is compatible with Windows and MacOS.

Caldera's new RIP solution is available to the entire garment decoration market, providing a simplified tool that allows users to offer full customization to their clients for unique pieces and small batch print runs. The interface is easy to use and includes built-in self-training guides, which allow users of all experience levels to learn and improve their DTF and DTG skills autonomously.

"We've made the interface intuitive and focused on the features that matter most for DTF and DTG users," says Sebastien Hanssens, VP of Marketing & Operations at Caldera. "We've built the product to simplify the creation of accurate apparel decoration designs that align with a brand's colors. This not only saves users significant time, allowing them to complete more orders, but it also helps beginners to learn and improve DTF and DTG skills through integrated educational content."

The solution's software can handle white ink with precise White Management Tools and measurements, and its Print Management features include ready-to-use presets built by experts. Users can also preview their designs before printing, allowing them to spot potential errors and save time. 

Caldera's specialized RIP includes File Preparation tools, such as automatic image mirroring within the interface, as well as a wide range of Color Management Tools. Its software introduces initial functionality for spot color conversion and fine-tuning, a knockout tool and management of up to 12 inks, including fluorescents, varnishes, glosses and pre-treatments.

The new RIP solution can be used for various types of applications, including t-shirts, hoodies, sports apparel, hats, bags, flags and banners, and is compatible with different file formats: BMP, PSB, PSD, PNG, TIF/TIFF, PDF, AI and JPEG files.

About Caldera:
Headquartered outside Strasbourg in Eckbolsheim, France, Caldera is a leading developer and distributor of innovative software solutions serving the graphics and textile markets. Over the past 25 years, Caldera has developed recognition as the leading developer of raster image processing software, color management and workflow solutions for the graphics and textile space. Additional information is available on the company's website at www.caldera.com.

About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 70 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.   

Caldera Contact: 
Sébastien Hanssens
+33 3 88210000
[email protected] 

Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP, Communications
(630) 743-5039
[email protected] 

Dover Investor Contact:
Jack Dickens, VP, Investor Relations
(630) 743-2566
[email protected]

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SOURCE Dover