Computer-to-Plate Technologies, Wednesday, March 11
In addition, ICN also offers
computer-to-plate YAG and CO2 laser engravers & plate makers as well as flatbed inkjet printers.
In the
computer-to-plate business, John Meyer has moved into the role of director of sales.
During the last couple of years pounds 270,000 has been spent on a six-colour press and pounds 85,000 on a
computer-to-plate system, which has helped the company by lowering supplier costs and, as a result, allowing it to become more competitive.
Mr Nation said the new Cobra CTP machine uses
computer-to-plate technology which allows Kazoo to speed up work.
There are two ways to transfer an image from a computer to a printing plate: analogue computer-to-film method; or the more recent digital
computer-to-plate method.
These days Carter owns and manages Rocket Color in Oklahoma City, a
computer-to-plate design and print shop.
Both of these investments follow the successful execution of a three-year, $3 million technological upgrade, which included the acquisition of two new high-definition flexographic presses along with
computer-to-plate digital platemaking equipment.
Computer-to-plate (CTP) and direct-to-press digital printing have profoundly altered the playing field for the print and publishing industry.