PLATESETTING SYSTEMS -- Generation Gap in CTP

Heidelberg is a proponent of the field upgrade approach noted earlier, Tonkovich says. "The key is to invest in a modular and flexible CTP device that can grow with your production needs," he advises.

Enovation's Vanderlaan believes advances in technology have tilted the balance in favor of automation by allaying concerns about reliability. "Automation has become so reliable, it's no longer a second thought," he says.