Pre-Press - Computer-to-plate

Jim Rosenthal discusses the PDC’s upgrade to an 8-up RMGT 970 sheetfed offset press with auto plate loading and Sentinel inking system.

Craftline Graphics, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has installed the PressProfiler CIP3 software from Prepress UK.

The speed of the high-performance KODAK MAGNUS Q800 platesetter has been increased once again with T-speed Plus.

ColorDynamics’ need for a robust thermal printing plate prompted the company to evaluate Agfa’s SPIR@L screening and the Energy Verve printing plate. SPIR@L harnesses dot gain, requiring less ink and resulting in higher-quality images with the finest detail and brightest colors. 

Kodak received a 2022 Pinnacle InterTech Award as well as a Pinnacle Product Award.

The overall configuration of the MAGNUS Q4800 platesetter that was installed is almost 62 feet long and 11.5 feet wide.

Kodak has acquired the assets of ECRM Inc.’s CTP device business for the graphic arts and newspaper industries.

Agfa has introduced a plate loading robot to streamline and speed up prepress operations, while reducing the overall cost.

After partnering with Heidelberg, Cardbox Packaging has streamlined its supply chain and established a lean production system.

Grafsolve will direct sales and service of CRON prepress technology as its new, exclusive master dealer in the U.S. and Canada.