Success for MacDermid’s LUX

ATLANTA, Ga.—MacDermid Printing Solutions announced it has placed more than 10 LUX units in the field. The LUX platemaking process is brand new technology, having made its commercial debut on May 2, 2010.

LUX is a new platemaking process for digital plates. According to the company, it allows a platemaker to produce highlight dots, reverse and fine image detail in the plate with an improved image structure. Printers are able to achieve faster press startups, higher contrast, smoother vignettes and use an expanded print gamut. Print benefits extend into corrugated printing where LUX modified plates can provide a significant reduction fluting.