Agfa to Launch Faster :ThermoFuse Plate, :Amigo TS #Ipex

MORTSEL, BELGIUM—04/28/2010—Agfa Graphics today announced the launch of the next-generation of the popular :Amigo ThermoFuse™ plate. The new :Amigo TS, which runs up to 50 percent faster than the original :Amigo, will make its debut on the Agfa stand at IPEX in Birmingham, UK, 18-25 May 2010.

The new, faster :Amigo TS has improved image contrast with a run length of up to 200,000 plus impressions without post baking; it can also be baked for even longer runs. The increased speed gives users the ability to produce more plates per hour, resulting in increased productivity. Imaging and processing of :Amigo TS is compatible with most platesetters and processors in the market. With a longer bath life, the new plate requires less maintenance. This makes :Amigo TS more environmentally-friendly than most plates, as waste generation is considerably reduced. It is also more productive as all processing variables are eliminated.