It has also launched FlexPose! A flexo platesetter for imaging thermal mask photopolymer plates based on its Xpose! Range of internal drum thermal machines.
"This acquisition forms part of our growth strategy, to acquire in an orderly manner companies and technologies which strengthen our existing business capabilities and assets," said Lscher proprietor Hans Lscher.
"We're really looking forward to Drupa, this will give us a lot of momentum launching the next generation direct engraver," said Zed Instruments managing director Bruce Knox. "This could be the kick we needed for direct engraving."
Zed Instruments will be known as Lscher Flexo and is moving from its current site in Hersham Surrey to a brand new 700 square metre factory in Thame, Oxfordshire.
Zed Instruments was part of US rubber converting firm The Moore Company, which bought the firm to bolster its elastomer flexo plate business.
At Drupa Lscher will launch the FlexPose!direct, a direct engraving machine using Zed Instrument's technology.
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