ATLANTA, GA—As a global flat top dots experts, MacDermid Graphics Solutions demonstrates its commitment to the technology by previewing its latest in the plate (ITP) additions to the LUX ITP platform at INFO*FLEX 2016 in Fort Worth, TX.
LUX In-The-Plate: Flat-Top Dots out of the box achieving LUX like performance and characteristics without adding steps to the workflow has been a reality since the introduction of LUX ITP 60 in the spring of 2014. A persistent and focused effort to advance flexographic plate making and printing led to the development of this new platform for flat top dot technology, and the latest additions will be LUX ITP 50 and LUX ITP C.
LUX ITP 50 is a 50 Shore A durometer plate that provides all of the benefits of LUX ITP 60, but in a lower durometer well suited to paper substrates, or where solid coverage is the first priority. ITP 50 is currently in field testing, being used by a small group of leading converters. Commercial release is expected in Q2 2016.
LUX ITP C is MacDermid’s capped ITP plate making option, providing a balance of low print gain and smooth solid ink coverage. MacDermid has the industry’s longest history with capped plate development and use, and LUX ITP C will build upon the 20 years of successful package printing made possible by EPIC, Digital EPIC, and Digital MCH. ITP C is in late stage development, with commercial release expected by Q4 2016.
MacDermid plans to commercialize these industry changing technologies by the end of 2016. To learn more about the LUX ITP platform of products, stop by MacDermid’s booth at the show (501) and attend the INFO*FLEX Solution’s Theater on Monday, March 7 from 3:25 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.