Lux platemaking process ‘exceeds expectations’, says MacDermid

MacDermid Printing Solutions has installed more than 10 Lux platemaking units in the field since its launch in May of this year. The figure exceeds expectations and orders continue to be received ‘at a record pace’, said the company in a statement.  

Lux allows the platemaker to produce highlight dots, reverse and fine image detail in a digital plate with an improved image structure. Printers are reportedly able to achieve faster press start-ups, higher contrast, smoother vignettes and utilize an expanded print gamut. Print benefits extend into corrugated printing where Lux modified plates are claimed to provide a significant reduction fluting.  

‘The Lux process is capable of 1:1 plate imaging and the elimination of the bump curve which is required for conventional digital plates,’ said Paul Merkel, director, global product strategy, at MacDermid. ‘If a 1 percent dot is burned into the plate mask, a 1 percent dot will be formed in the plate. This simplification of the platemaking process will improve the consistency as well as the quality expectations from flexo.’  

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