PLATESETTING SYSTEMS -- Generation Gap in CTP

Time for an Upgrade

Older technology can become effectively orphaned due to changes in technology and vendors exiting the market, Vanderlaan adds. He points out that current generation products typically offer "field upgradeable" options that can help keep them competitive.

Life cycles for technology in general are getting shorter, partly due to ongoing improvement in electronics and data transfer standards, contributes John O'Rourke, director, CTP products, at Presstek Inc.