DIGITAL PLATESETTERS -- The Write One

We think thermal can fit all applications, which is why we are introducing entry-level platforms offered at a price point that will make CTP a reality for all customers. The platesetters borrow much of their design from existing systems, but lack some capabilities of the fully featured models.

Efrem Lieber, vice president/sales and marketing, Presstek Inc.:
Among our requirements for a CTP technology are that it not involve chemical processing, not be variability inducing and fit the markets we serve. Therefore, we currently don't see any technology trends that would lead us to anything but thermal imaging.