IPEX 2002 -- Accent on the Positive

* CTP technology continues to be developed along multiple paths, with violet and thermal systems introduced at the show;

* End-to-end process integration enabled by support of JDF/CIP4 is gaining ground; and

* Proofing of halftone dots on ink-jet machines is the next wave of proofer developments.

Another trend evident at the show is the continuing consolidation among industry vendors.