Computer-to-Plate — Digital Plate Developments

The Stelter Co., in Des Moines, IA, qualifies as an earlier adopter of chemistry-free plates—but not CTP—since it made the jump from film directly to Presstek’s version of the technology about four years ago. Time and cost savings from eliminating film were the main reasons for making the move to CTP, but the savings and environmental benefits from eliminating chemistry made Presstek’s solution stand out, according to Russ Swanson, customer service/production manager.