The importance of all Computer To Plate (CTP) lies in guaranteeing a cleaner and more

open printing process than with standard resolution and thanks to technological advances, the
results are fantastic.

There are several suppliers of CTP machines for flexo and they all have one point in common:
they want their exposure units to offer high resolution in their finishes, obtain higher resolutions
in combination with screening systems to achieve better dots in the shadows, dots that fade to
white, highlights to quarter-tone reproduction, and better-looking shadow details.

The Computer To Plate (CTP) can adapt to various plate sizes , everything will depend on the
substrate you are going to print and the range you want in your prints.

We mention two of the CTP Flexo suppliers that you will find on the market:

Esko , offers the CYREL® DIGITAL IMAGER SPARK family .

Which one suits you best? This will depend on the substrate you are going to print (labels,
cardboard, plastics), the space and the volume you handle. Its most recent version called CDI
CRYSTA L, is a new exposure equipment, works with Crystal technology, designed to connect
directly with the XPS Crystal UV digital exposure device . With this CDI, Esko offers to produce
perfect plates for all flexographic printing applications that require high production and print
stability on the press.

Since Cyrel Digital Imager (CDI) technology was first introduced for digital plate production at
the Drupa Expo in 1995, statistically it can be said that after 18 years, more than 90% of digital
plates for flexo have been exposed on a Cyrel Digital Imager (CDI) manufactured by Esko.

Screen , this company has been manufacturing CTP for over 12 years, they offer to provide
solutions for all press sizes and for all performance requirements.

They indicate that their CTP devices have a useful life of more than 10 years, they offer workflow
solutions by automating key steps in prepress production in conventional offset, flexographic and
digital printing environments.

It has a variety of CTP, to cover every type of need. Specifically in the Flexographic area.

They have the PlateRite Flexo CTP, which can work perfectly in the production of labels, flexible
packaging, folding cartons and corrugated packaging.

The incorporation of CTP for Flexo brought a great advance to the flexographic world , with
excellent results in printing, which at that time were only moderately achievable through Offset or
Gravure. So advanced screening methods and plate room automation, to the best exposure
equipment on the market today, are increasingly simpler and more efficient tasks.
Flexography technology remains fully advanced, because the entire production chain is constantly
reformulating all the steps within the flexographic process 24/7, suppliers are looking for
solutions on how to do it better, faster, more profitable and endless concerns aimed at achieving
better results. They constantly question the production cycle and due to this a wide range of
advanced developments are obtained.

At Grafiflex SRL , we know the importance of being a differential within the competition, we
understand the need to be at the forefront.

Our flexographic plates are processed with cutting-edge equipment and technology , so we
guarantee our customers high-quality prints.

We are the perfect combination of technology, knowledge and experience .

Contact us, we will gladly assist you, we have what you need, together we can take your
impressions to the next level.