DIGITAL PLATES & PLATESETTERS -- Two Steps Forward

While it continues to explore a range of new technologies, Agfa remains focused on silver-halide technology in both its plate and platesetter violet-sensitive product lines, reports Susan Wittner, marketing director at Agfa Graphic Systems in Ridgefield Park, NJ.

A key reason is because the technology is currently available and operating successfully in the marketplace. "We will, in fact, be introducing an update to our silver violet plate called Lithostar Ultra, but no timetable has been announced," points out Wittner.