At CES 2025, Wacom showcased its latest advancements in digital creativity, offering artists and creators powerful tools designed to enhance their workflows, protect their digital assets, and push the boundaries of artistic expression. With a focus on precision, security, and innovation, Wacom’s redesigned Intuos Pro pen tablet and groundbreaking software Yuify are set to revolutionize the way digital artists work and protect their art in an increasingly digital world.
Why CES 2025 Was Crucial for Wacom
For Wacom, CES serves as a vital platform to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to innovation in the digital art world. “At CES, we find inspiration, partnership, and the opportunity to showcase our ongoing innovation in digital ink,” the brand explains. “This year, we’re spotlighting our newly redesigned Intuos Pro and the innovative Yuify software.”
Innovations in the Intuos Pro and Yuify
One of the major highlights of Wacom’s CES 2025 presentation is the redesigned Intuos Pro. The new design came as a response to customer feedback, particularly from 3D sculptors, photo editors, and video creators who require high levels of accuracy in their work. The updated Intuos Pro features:
- Precision-enhancing dials: The addition of tactile dials (one on the small model and two on medium and large models) allows for more intuitive adjustments and better feedback. The dials cater to both left- and right-handed users without needing any changes.
- Faster report rates and slimmer form factor: The new chipset ensures an even faster, more accurate response, providing artists with the precision needed for fine details in their work.
- Pro Pen 3 integration: Known for its precision, this pen now offers more customizable features, including interchangeable grips and programmable buttons, ensuring comfort and ergonomics tailored to the artist’s unique needs.
Alongside the new Intuos Pro, Wacom introduced significant advancements to its software, Yuify. Originally launched in beta, Yuify has undergone enhancements based on global user feedback. The software now offers a more robust solution for artists to safeguard their digital creations:
- Enhanced micro-marking algorithm: Yuify’s upgraded technology improves protection against unauthorized edits and usage, ensuring that the artist’s unique style and creative intent are preserved.
- Improved image cropping and filter detection: The software’s new features can now detect unauthorized changes to artwork, protecting the integrity of the original files.
- Better screenshot disclosure: Yuify prevents the unapproved use of screenshots, further safeguarding digital exports.
These updates underscore Wacom’s commitment to providing creators with the tools they need to both create and protect their art.
Wacom’s Role in Broader Tech and Innovation Trends
Wacom’s tools are aligned with several important trends shaping the digital landscape:
- Content Creation for the Modern Artist: With millions of photos and videos being shared on platforms like Instagram daily, standing out has become a challenge for many creators. Wacom’s Intuos Pro and its ability to integrate seamlessly with popular software like Clip Studio Paint allow artists to create art with unlimited customization options, helping their work shine in a crowded digital space.
- Digital Ownership and Protection: As the value of digital art continues to grow, protecting intellectual property becomes more crucial. Yuify’s advanced micro-marking technology responds to the increasing need for digital rights management (DRM) tools. By providing better protection against unauthorized modifications, Wacom is leading the charge in ensuring artists maintain control over their creations.
- Empowering the Creator Economy: The creator economy, which is valued in the hundreds of billions, continues to thrive as more people monetize their work. Wacom’s tools, like Yuify, empower creators to confidently share and profit from their work, reinforcing the growing trend of creators-first solutions.
- Building Trust and Transparency: In a world where digital transactions and content sharing are pervasive, Yuify addresses the demand for trust and transparency. By ensuring the authenticity and integrity of digital artwork, Wacom builds a reliable platform that fosters trust in an industry often plagued by copyright concerns and misuse.
Additionally, Wacom’s sponsorship of the Blender Foundation highlights their support for open-source 3D creation, further contributing to the digital art community.
Launch Timeline and Availability
Wacom’s new Intuos Pro became available for purchase on Feb. 12, bringing a new level of precision and customization to artists worldwide. As for Yuify, the software is continuing to evolve through its global beta program, with plans to transition from beta to a fully launched product in the near future.As user feedback continues to shape the platform, Yuify is expected to become an even more powerful tool for protecting digital assets, to deliver a polished, comprehensive solution for creators everywhere.
