DIGITAL PLATE TECHNOLOGY -- Platemaking Loses a Step

Providing Lengthy Support

The plate supports run lengths of up to 100,000 impressions and holds a resolution of 2-98 percent dots with wide exposure latitude. According to the manufacturer, it is intended for medium-volume applications and offers good robustness for pressroom handling.

Agfa's announced acquisition of Lastra was still pending final approval at presstime. The companies have stated an intent to keep Lastra's products as an independent brand, but were constrained from making more definitive statements until after the deal had been completed.