Prepress

Esko, a global supplier of integrated hardware and software solutions for the print and packaging sectors, has launched its eagerly anticipated latest generation native PDF editor for packaging and label prepress, ArtPro+ 20.0. With advantages including 70% faster trapping, significant time and material savings for staggered plate cutting, as well as simplification of shrink sleeve jobs, the latest software delivers a significant boost to prepress operational excellence.

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Miraclon is expanding its global presence through a new partnership with Phoenix Technologies, one of the Persian Gulf region’s leading technology solutions providers for the print and packaging industries. Based in Dubai, Phoenix will act as Miraclon’s local distributor partner serving a host of Arab states, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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HYBRID Software understands that the successes of its customers rely on advanced technologies in combination with exceptional service and care. On the day that was scheduled to open drupa 2020, HYBRID Software has introduced a number of new revolutionary features to its product line of automated production workflow, advanced editing, customizable job ticketing, customer-facing e-commerce portals and version control for critical production files.

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Tectonics is a brand-new application from HYBRID Software which saves Flexo plate material and optimizes the use of your Flexo CTP devices. The software allows Flexo customers to automatically optimize the layout of their jobs, reduce waste and optimize CTP usage. As a result, the software has a typical return-on-investment within the first six months.

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• Fully automated line with minimum operator intervention, resulting in more plate production even after the end of a shift
• An open system allowing easy loading of plates even from other Imagers into the Catena line
• Access to production data of all modules, provides a brand new level of pro-active maintenance, minimizing the need for physical service intervention

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Esko has rolled out a new XPS Crystal Certification Program to recognize those plate making businesses that consistently produce superior flexo plates and flexographic print quality.

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First water-wash processor of its kind with automated process from plate wash-out to UV finished plate
Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today announced availability of it’s next-generation larger format water-wash flexographic plate processor, the AWPTM-DEW 4260 PLF. This is the first water-wash processor of its kind with an automated process from plate wash-out to the UV finished plate including plate processing, rinsing, drying and UV post exposure within one system.

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Esko, a global supplier of integrated hardware and software solutions for the print and packaging sectors, has unveiled its fastest single head imager, the new Optics 100v2, delivering a 25% increase in productivity for corrugated plate imagers. The speed and quality option is the latest addition to the Esko CDI range featuring unique and patented ‘single head’ split laser technology.

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New Systems Deliver Outstanding Quality and Operability in CtP Processing
SCREEN Graphic Solutions Co., Ltd. (SCREEN GA) has finalized development of its PlateRite FX N series, a new range of CtP systems specially designed for flexo and letterpress plates. The series delivers significant improvements in both quality and operability. They are launched in the worldwide markets from this February.

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Thousands take part in online tech showcase after planned Dallas event cancelled

The first Virtual EskoWorld has been a huge success, with more than 3,500 delegates from across the print and packaging industry and all around the world taking part in a program of webinars and discussion sessions held by the global supplier of integrated hardware and software solutions.

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