Digital Imaging Versus Computer-to-Plate

Lüscher, developer of the XPose thermal and XPose UV conventional imaging systems, is another company that is exclusively focused on CTP technology. It is one of the few companies willing to share detailed information about its installed base. In Europe, Lüscher has installed 700 platesetters, 65 units in Asia 65, 117 in North and South America, with another 50 installations elsewhere. Their total installations are over 900 machines, giving Lüscher approximately a 5% share of the estimated 20,000 CTP units installed worldwide. This is not far behind ECRM, who have slightly more units installed, but have been in the business longer than Lüscher.