PRINT 05 & CONVERTING 05 -- Looking Forward to a Big Fall

Jacobson says he believes ink-jet technology ultimately will become the "next generation" of CTP solutions. In the meantime, there will be many more thermal plate platforms to come, including no-process, he adds.

Being able to offer solutions for sheetfed, web and newspaper printing is an important strength of Mitsubishi Lithographic Presses, believes Ken Kodama, vice president of sheetfed sales. The centerpiece of its exhibit area at McCormick Place, though, will be the 40˝ Diamond 3000TP (tandem perfector) sheetfed press. The company's Max-Saver waste reduction software will also be highlighted.