Drupa--Prepress Synergy

Mitsubishi Chemical and Western Lithotech showed off the DiamondPlate LV-1, a photopolymer subtractive plate with a spectral sensitivity of 400-430nm for use with violet/blue laser platesetters. It reportedly requires no preheating and is yellow light safe. The companies also introduced a negative-working 830nm thermal plate, the DiamondPlate LT-N. It requires no pre or post baking.