Sheetfed Presses--Getting Connected

Another issue, Newton says, is the need to keep polyester plates damp to avoid adhesion. A.B.Dick is adding a dampening system that keeps the cylinders rolling at a slow pace to steer clear of such problems.

Don Trytten, vice president of xpedx Import Group, sees direct-to-plate as an area of growth, which is prodding Ryobi into automation features to complement the progression in the prepress area.