ANAHEIM, Calif., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- OMTech, industry leaders in machine technology, has announced the Kickstarter launch of the Aurora, a true 14-inch direct-to-film (DTF) printer designed to help makers and small businesses produce vibrant, durable transfers faster without the oversized footprint, need for constant monitoring, and inefficient workflows that hold many DTF setups back. Built around dual Epson I1600 industrial print heads, the Aurora pairs high throughput with ease of use, turning what's often a multi-machine process into a streamlined do-it-all production system for makers and custom apparel shops. The OMTech Aurora is available now, with deals and discounts for early adopters. Learn more here.
For apparel creators that aim to speed up the process of taking designs from concept to completion, traditional machines have serious limitations, such as wasted usable film area, slow batch turnaround, inconsistent color, and maintenance routines that disrupt production. Aurora tackles these bottlenecks starting with a true 14-inch effective print width so users can fit more per run and reduce wasted margins—while comfortably handling designs sized for T-shirts up to 5XL.
"DTF is one of the fastest ways to grow an apparel business—but too many creators get stuck managing equipment instead of concentrating on creativity. With the Aurora, we focused on true usable width, production-speed output, and the maintenance and workflow automation that keeps production effortless," said Samson Yang, OMTech CEO.
With dual I1600 print heads, Aurora is built for fast fulfillment—reaching up to 50 ft²/hour (4.64 m²/h)—while maintaining 720 × 1800 DPI detail for crisp type, sharp edges, and intricate artwork that looks premium on finished garments. Operators hit repeatable results across orders thanks to the Aurora's G7 Targeted certification, supporting more accurate, consistent color from print to print.
DTF reliability often comes down to what happens between jobs, not just during them. The Aurora integrates automatic print head maintenance with timed auto-cleaning and auto moisturizing injection, along with white ink circulation and stirring to reduce clogs and keep output stable. Real-time ink alerts help prevent mid-run surprises, and a touchscreen workflow supports one-touch ink priming without manual cartridge setup—so production stays moving from order to order.
Aurora also addresses the "DTF sprawl" problem—where printers, powder units, and curing equipment take up an entire room. Its vertical build is designed to take as little as 3.44 ft² and free up significant workspace compared to traditional printer-and-shaker layouts. It further supports a more continuous workflow with roll-to-roll automated powdering, shaking, and curing, reducing handoffs and helping shops run longer batches with less intervention.
Aurora represents a new standard for small shop DTF production: affordable innovation that seamlessly producing quality prints with smart automations and user-friendly design. Aurora is available now for pre-order on Kickstarter, where backers can access launch day deals and incentives. To learn more, click here.
About OMTech
OMTech is a California-based manufacturer of professional creative equipment designed to make advanced production tools accessible to creators, educators, and small businesses. Expanding beyond laser technology, OMTech now offers a growing ecosystem of solutions for modern makers—including the Aurora DTF printer—built to support apparel decoration, product customization, and scalable production. With a focus on reliable engineering, intuitive workflows, and customer-driven support, OMTech continues to empower users to turn creative ideas into finished products with confidence.
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OMTech Launches Aurora: A True 14-Inch DTF Printer That Brings Industrial-Speed Apparel Printing to Any Workspace
SINGAPORE, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluxion Network, Mantle's full-stack native decentralized exchange (DEX), has officially launched on its Mainnet, marking a major milestone in the network's push toward scalable, asset-focused on-chain finance. Purpose-built for spot trading, Fluxion is designed to support the next wave of decentralized finance with a strong focus on real-world assets (RWAs) and asset-backed liquidity.
Built natively on Mantle, Fluxion delivers a modular spot trading infrastructure optimized for capital efficiency, execution quality, and transparency. Rather than serving as a general-purpose DeFi venue, Fluxion is intentionally focused on spot liquidity and structured asset markets, positioning itself as a foundational layer for RWA-oriented trading on Mantle.
"As Mantle continues to evolve into a leading execution and liquidity layer for RWAs, native infrastructure matters," said Emily Bao, Key Advisor at Mantle.
"Fluxion represents the kind of purpose-built, ecosystem-first DEX we want powering spot liquidity on Mantle which is efficient, composable, and designed for real-world asset use cases from day one."
A Purpose-Built Spot DEX Architecture
Fluxion's spot trading stack is composed of three complementary liquidity and execution modules, designed to work cohesively while remaining composable across the Mantle ecosystem:
- AMM V2 Pools, enabling efficient routing for both stable and volatile spot trading pairs
- AMM V3 Concentrated Liquidity, allowing liquidity providers to deploy capital within defined price ranges for improved capital efficiency and reduced slippage
- Orderbook with RFQ-Based Execution (Upcoming), a hybrid model combining on-chain orderbook logic with request-for-quote execution, designed to support larger, asset-sensitive trades while remaining interoperable with AMM liquidity
Together, these components form a full-stack spot DEX architecture optimized for asset-backed markets and institutional-grade execution on Mantle.
Supporting Mantle's Growing RWA Ecosystem
As Mantle expands its ecosystem across RWAs, asset-backed tokens, and institution-friendly on-chain finance, Fluxion is positioned to serve as the network's core spot liquidity and execution layer.
For Mantle-native projects, Fluxion provides:
- A production-ready venue for asset-backed spot liquidity
- Efficient, low-cost execution for RWA-related tokens
- A unified platform for token launches, price discovery, and long-term liquidity formation
With live ecosystem integrations including SCOR, Fluxion has already begun supporting diverse asset profiles, demonstrating readiness for production-scale liquidity and real-world asset use cases.
"Fluxion was built from the ground up to serve spot markets that demand precision, depth, and capital efficiency," said Sham Lee, CMO at Fluxion.
"Launching natively on Mantle allows us to tightly integrate execution, liquidity, and ecosystem distribution which creates a spot DEX purpose-built for RWAs and the next phase of on-chain markets."
Roadmap and Future Development
Following its mainnet launch, Fluxion's next steps includes:
- Continued optimization of AMM V2 and V3 spot markets on Mantle
- Deployment of the RFQ-enabled orderbook execution layer
- Deeper integrations with Mantle-native protocols and asset issuers
- Expansion of liquidity incentives and participation frameworks
Through these initiatives, Fluxion aims to establish itself as Mantle's RWA-focused spot liquidity hub, supporting efficient price discovery and sustainable on-chain markets as real-world finance continues its transition on-chain.
About Fluxion Network
Fluxion Network is a decentralized exchange infrastructure built on Mantle, designed to support the next wave of DeFi and on-chain RWA markets. By combining AMM-based liquidity, RFQ-enabled execution, and ecosystem-aligned design, Fluxion aims to provide the foundational trading and liquidity layer for asset-backed markets on Mantle.
About Mantle
Mantle positions itself as the premier distribution layer and gateway for institutions and TradFi to connect with on-chain liquidity and access real-world assets, powering how real-world finance flows.
With over $4B+ in community-owned assets, Mantle combines credibility, liquidity and scalability with institutional-grade infrastructure to support large-scale adoption. The ecosystem is anchored by $MNT within Bybit, and built out through core ecosystem projects like mETH, fBTC, MI4 and more. This is complemented by Mantle Network's partnerships with leading issuers and protocols such as Ethena USDe, Ondo USDY, OP-Succinct and EigenLayer.
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Fluxion Mainnet Goes Live on Mantle, Advancing Native Spot Liquidity for DeFi and RWAs
