Direct imaging can be a viable technology bridge between digital color and traditional litho. .

By Vic Barkin

There are, however, competitors to Presstek’s technology. Eric Frank, KBA’s vice president of marketing, reports that the 74 Karat is the only 29? landscape-format DI press in production today. It employs Creo laser diode imaging arrays and is the only current DI to use Presstek metal plates. Its compact design both feeds and delivers from the same end of the press. KBA also offers kits to add cardboard and plastic printing capabilities.

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Vic Nathan Barkin has more than 35 years of experience in the printing, paper and wood products industries and currently owns a consulting practice specializing in business development, workflow, and technology implementation, focusing on “Green Procurement and Production” practices. Vic is a QMS Lead Auditor certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards, is a consultant for the Rainforest Alliance as an FSC Chain of Custody and Controlled Wood senior auditor, is an FSC, SFI and PEFC lead auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers and SGS North America, and has engaged in more than 700 site assessments and audits.

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