DIGITAL PLATESETTERS -- The Write One

Screen currently designs and manufactures both visible light and thermal platesetters. The trend has been toward adoption of thermal in the U.S. We have seen a very slow start in a transition toward visible light, which we feel has been primarily due to the limited plate availability and choices. There are far more choices in the thermal plate arena, with strong competition between plate manufacturers spelling good news for the end user. External-drum, 830nm thermal technology also brings the promise of more "processless" plate choices.