SCREENING ALTERNATIVES -- Screen Out the Competition

Monet is a first-order FM screening solution from Esko-Graphics for commercial printing. However, the manufacturer promotes its HighLine Screens as an enhanced screening system even though it is based on AM techniques. The system is said to produce high screen rulings at lower output resolutions.

Artwork Systems has added two new systems to its Paragon screening product family for litho applications. Paragon Organic is a second-order FM screening technology that is said to result in better color stability on-press and a less grainy appearance. Paragon Radiant is a hybrid FM-AM-FM system for high screen ruling applications. The company also offers Classic and Quantum hybrid screening as options with its NexusRIP for label and packaging printing.