EFI’s Fiery business has acquired CADlink Technology Corp to boost its wide-format and direct-to-garment (DTG) workflow and RIP offering.
With five core product portfolios, CADlink develops workflow and RIP packages for applications including DTG and direct-to-film (DTF) printing, digital cutting and engraving; digital wide-format print; and vehicle wraps. The company also specialises in supporting businesses looking to consolidate multiple devices and processes across a common workflow platform. Its product portfolio includes print and cut sign making software – SignLab; engraving software – EngraveLab; digital printing – RIP Digital Factory; screen printing software – FilmMaker; and CNC machining and routing software – ProfileLab. It also develops custom software and workflows for OEM partners.
EFI PURCHASES INÈDIT SOFTWARE
In a related development, EFI also acquired Spanish company – Inèdit Software to extend its strategy to accelerate digital transformation in industrial print.
A developer of RIPs and related software for digital industrial textile printing, Barcelona-based Inèdit will be integrated into EFI’s Reggiani textile business in order to continually develop and deliver greater level of end-to-end textile integrated workflow solutions and Industry 4.0-driven automation enhancements that will further drive customers’ productivity, printing performance, profitability, and sustainability in textile printing.