Pre press

KNP Litho upgrades workflow and MIS

KNP Litho has invested in a new Prinect workflow and upgrades to its Tharstern MIS to increase its productivity and pave the way for a new web-to-print portal.

Screen launches new eight-page platesetters

Screen has launched a new series of eight-page thermal CTP systems.

Pre-press stalwart Mike Dagger passes away

Pre-press industry veteran Mike Dagger passed away on Sunday (2 September) at the age of 64 following a long battle with cancer.

Agfa releases InkTune and PressTune tools

Agfa Graphics has released new software tools that are said to equip printers with “complete control over all printing elements”, from ink use to compliance with ISO, G7 and client-specific standards,...

Adobe unveils PDF Print Engine 5

Adobe has announced version 5 of its Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE 5) rendering technology for pre-press workflows.

Enfocus launches Reporting Module for Switch 2018

Enfocus has launched a new module for its Switch 2018 workflow software.

Fine Print Services installs Suprasetter A75

Fine Print Services aims to streamline the integration of its technology by taking delivery of a Heidelberg Suprasetter A75 platesetter.

Fujifilm UK launches new plate business model

Fujifilm UK has launched a new litho plate management business model that it said will allow printers to cost-effectively manage or outsource their plate production.

Tharstern launches Layout Library MIS feature

MIS developer Tharstern has launched a new tool to enable printers to teach their MIS how to lay down impositions in the correct way for their equipment and processes.

Fujifilm offers printers a step to processless with new low-chem plate

Fujifilm has launched a new low-chemistry plate that only requires a one-stage gum clean out, rather than traditional processing chemistry.

Enfocus releases PitStop 2018

Enfocus has launched the latest version of its PitStop software.

New Harlequin RIP introduces PDF 2.0 compatibility

Global Graphics Software has launched the latest version of its flagship Harlequin RIP, which it claims is the first major PDF RIP for production printing to offer compatibility with the PDF 2.0...