CTP--The Digital DRUPA

The processless thermal plates coming to market today use ablative imaging technologies, with plates imaged in this way able to achieve run lengths of 20,000 to 50,000 impressions.

In January, Creo began field testing with Kodak Polychrome Graphics' Navajo ablative plates on the Heidelberg/Creo Trendsetter. As ablative technology is further refined, run lengths will increase.