DIGITAL PLATE TECHNOLOGY -- Platemaking Loses a Step

Kodak Polychrome Graphics says its KPG Thermal Direct no-process plate supports up to 75,000 impressions, is compatible with thermal platesetters currently on the market and releases no debris during imaging. It offers a resolution of 1-98 percent dots at 200 lpi and is suitable for use with 20-micron FM screening. The plate is compatible with a wide range of inks and fountain solutions, including alcohol and the most popular alcohol substitutes.