SCREENING ALTERNATIVES -- Screen Out the Competition

EFI introduced an AM/FM hybrid screening system, called OneFlow Hybrid Screening, as an option for its workflow solution. It is said to minimize registration problems and color shifts while improving the smoothness of screen tints.

Fujifilm Taffeta 20 screening, from Enovation Graphic Systems, is a 20 micron FM system. It employs a graininess optimization algorithm based on visual characteristics and a screen pattern optimization algorithm to both minimize graininess and maximize printability. The company also offers Co-Res screening, an enhanced AM solution that uses the same graininess algorithm, varies dot shape and employs Multi-Template Technology (with specially arranged smaller dots) to suppress moiré and to improve image quality.