DIGITAL Digest

"The beta program will be conducted in the first half of 2003, and we anticipate a commercial launch of Applause for approximately mid-year," notes David Ventola, Presstek's general manager, off-press products. "Beyond aluminum sheeted plates, Applause technology can easily be adapted to polyester sheets and spool formats, creating future opportunities in other DI and CTP applications." (www.presstek.com)