The Next Wave - Digital Directions

"Customers have asked for thermal technology that can deliver no chemical processing. In 1999, Kodak Polychrome Graphics will introduce a plate to market requiring no chemical processing, as previewed at GRAPH EXPO 98, in addition to the commercial launch of Electra, our no-preheat thermal plate.

"We forecast a continued move toward thermal plate imaging, which gives customers the added benefit of faster makeready and consistent, reliable press performance."