Drupa--Direct Imaging Takes Center Stage

Though Akiyama had no DI press on display, President Karl Yamanaka told IPG that Akiyama is working with Presstek to introduce a 29˝ DI thermal imaging press. An imaging head was on display at the booth. Also on site were several models from Akiyama's compact J Print series of perfecting presses. The auto plate system allows mounting of all plates on the top or bottom cylinders at the same time.