Archive for the 'PrePress' Category
Prestigious InterTech™ Technology Award Awarded to C&P Microsystems
C&P Microsystems, a leading developer of paper cutter operating systems, has won a 2006 PIA/GATF InterTech Technology Award for the development of its innovative MICROCIP software. This technology allows for simplified operations of virtually any paper cutter in use today by offering the ability to provide CIP 3 / 4 capability either as a retrofit system or as an integrated OEM package. Presented annually for the past 28 years by The Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF), the prestigious InterTech Award recognizes outstanding achievements in technology in the graphic arts industry.
“We’re thrilled and very proud to be selected to receive an InterTech Technology Award,” said Jeff Marr, President of C&P Microsystems. “We always endeavor to provide innovations like the MICROCIP software that will deliver significant benefits to our customers. That we’ve been chosen for this honor is a real validation of that goal and of the work of our engineers.” Read more
KODAK THERMAL DIRECT Non Process Plate Commercially Now Available
Graphic communications providers across the United States and Canada can now drive efficiency, lower costs and improve overall profitability with the KODAK THERMAL DIRECT non process printing plate. First shown at PRINT 05, the THERMAL DIRECT non process plate is now fully commercially available in the United States and Canada.
“One year ago we introduced the THERMAL DIRECT non process plate to strong reviews at PRINT 05 and now we’re pleased to bring the benefits of this innovative, non process technology to our customers in the United States and Canada,” said Todd Bigger, Product Manger, Digital and Flexo Plates, United States and Canada, Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group. “The THERMAL DIRECT non process plate drives efficiency and also helps customers with space restrictions or environmental concerns.”
Kodak’s new non process plate shortens the platemaking cycle, reduces time to press, and increases production throughput possibilities by eliminating traditional plate processing.
The KODAK THERMAL DIRECT non process plate features a traditional grained and anodized aluminum substrate, creating a true “drop in” plate product with the familiar look and feel of a pre sensitized aluminum plate. Based on fourth generation thermal technology, THERMAL DIRECT non process plate completely eliminates the need for a processor and chemistry, which saves time and produces more consistent results. In addition, THERMAL DIRECT non process plates are compatible with all popular thermal computer to plate (CTP) imagers and a wide range of inks and fountain solutions. Read more
Gradual’s SWITCH automates Markzware FlightCheck Professional & FlightCheck Online
Gradual Software, specialists in software solutions for automating the publishing process, announces a partnership with Markzware, developer of the award-winning FlightCheck series of pre-flight software. The partnership allows Markzware’s pre-flight tools to seamlessly integrate with Gradual’s SWITCH product line:
FullSWITCH (and PowerSWITCH) feature a built-in configurator for FlightCheck Professional, which allows to setup and perform automated pre-flight on virtually any desktop or server at minimal expense.
Coinciding with this announcement, Gradual Software today releases Update 4 of FullSWITCH and PowerSWITCH 06, offering these features in addition to other enhancements and fixes.