DIGITAL PLATE TECHNOLOGY -- Platemaking Loses a Step

The company has introduced upgraded models in its platesetter line, called Dimensional Excel, that are capable of imaging the plates at a 300 lpi resolution with a 16-micron spot size to support stochastic screening options.

In addition, Presstek had previously teamed up with A.B.Dick to offer the Freedom thermal plate material. It is said to use a chemistry-free, "sub-ablative" process that requires no debris removal system in the platesetter. The image area is revealed by a special water wash unit and supports up to 25,000 impressions.