IPEX 2006 — EYEING THE LATEST PRODUCTS

Screen Media Technology—Screen (USA) here—is planning to use IPEX as a platform for a number of European product launches. CTP devices, a digital press and workflow solutions will be among the introductions.

The Screen Plate-Rite 6600 is a B2+ format thermal platesetter being offered in entry-level (18 plates/hour) and high-speed (30 plates/hour) versions. Two thermal VLF machines featuring GLV (Grating Light Valve) imaging technology also will be introduced—the PlateRite Ultima 24000 (24 page) and Ultima 36000 (36 page). In addition, the company is entering the newspaper market with the Plate-Rite News 2000, a thermal device that handles a 38.6x26.8˝ maximum plate size.