Platesetters
GPS unveils low-cost UV CTP
Wifac Group subsidiary GPS has launched a low-cost UV platesetter after signing an OEM deal with the Chinese CTP manufacturer Amsky Machine Equipment.
Five Castles switches to Fujifilm processless plates
Commercial printer Five Castles has switched to Fujifilm's Brillia HD Pro-T processless plates after deciding not to replace its ageing processor.
Pelican Trust buys CTP kit to boost efficiency
Lincoln-based printer and charitable trust Pelican Trust has installed a Cobra-2 violet platesetter with Cascade RIP from HighWater Products.
ARS Graphics installs Kodak Tiger platesetter at its Shahadra unit
Pre-press bureau ARS Graphics has invested in a Kodak Tiger (400 Quantum) platesetter after experiencing a significant change in line demand of its customers.
Reducing the environmental impact of a printing plate
Major plate suppliers have taken steps to reduce their environmental impact in four main areas: chemistry, energy water and waste. J Zarwan Partners has published a study to help printers make more...
I swear by my: Presstek Vector platesetter
We realised it was time to drag the company into the 21st century and invest in a CTP system. Previously, we made our plates manually, which was time consuming.
I swear by my: Screen PlateRite 4300E
This fully-automated CTP system means we can produce totally accurate and clean B2 plates at the touch of a button.
HSW Print predicts boost to platesetter output with Suprasetter 105
HSW Print is anticipating a near three-fold increase in its platesetter output after investing in a Heidelberg Suprasetter 105.
I swear by my: Kodak Maxtone
Kodaks Maxtone hybrid screening technology has enabled us to create extremely small dots on the plate, and hold that dot while printing the job on one of our six eight-colour Mark Andy UV flexo...
Paragon Printing moves into CTP with Heidelberg Suprasetter
Paragon Printing has made its foray into CTP after taking delivery of a Heidelberg Suprasetter A74 with cassette feeder.
EskoArtwork to debut latest digital imager at Drupa
EskoArtwork will debut its latest flexo plate imager, the Esko Cyrel CDI Spark 4260 Auto, at this year's Drupa.
I swear by my... Fujifilm Brillia HD Pro-T
The environment is at the top of our agenda. Greenhouse Graphics has developed a brand called the EcoPrint-System4, which encompasses a series of environmental initiatives that ensure the firms...