The Total Package: Operation Digital Output

摘要

Shopping the output odyssey is not a simple task for package printers looking to expand in a digital direction. So many solutions in the platesetting segment, so much to consider. Thermal or non-thermal platesetter? Small or large format? Semi- or fully-automated? What is the ROI? Pay close attention to new OEM agreements, such as the recently struck Agfa agreement to market Krause America's LaserStar 140 and LaserStar 170 platesetters, bringing a great deal of PDF power to the Krause line. Also, take notice of the ongoing technological initiatives of the Heidelberg/Creo alliance which should prove for interesting moves in digital platemaking and digital color proofing.