ITEMS of interest

The GLV's micro-shutters modulate the laser light to produce individually addressable writing beams. This swath of beams ensures an exceptionally fast writing speed at a relatively slow (190 rpm) drum rotational speed. The micro-shutters bend to open and shut precisely, delivering a controlled "swath" to the plate surface. This writing swath reportedly allows the system to image contiguous, flawless shapes—a very different approach from other systems that create individual spots.