PLATESETTING SYSTEMS -- Generation Gap in CTP

While this is a platesetter story, it's worth mentioning that the plate side of the equation appears poised for a sea change. Processless, or at least chemistry-free, thermal products are becoming commercially available from the leading vendors, and several will be showing violet imaging solutions as technology demonstrations. These products will be included in Printing Impressions' upcoming post-show coverage of PRINT 05 & CONVERTING 05.