The Great (Digital) Plate Debate

When the dust settles, which consumables (and related technologies) will be left standing? Which ones will not only survive, but thrive in a future where print will compete with other media channels and other digital printing options, such as distribute-and-print, and the Internet?

As more commercial printers address the transition to computer-to-plate (CTP), questions like these must be asked (and answered!) before taking the technological plunge. Printing Impressions contacted many of the leading CTP consumables suppliers—who spoke passionately about their plate technologies—to shed some light on the great digital plate debate and to aid with the CTP plate/platesetter purchasing decision.