Bankrollers

Are alternatives to ceramic imminent? Haley says yes. He believes developments in surface application will lead to engravable cylinder bodies with non-plasma surfaces, which will provide a more durable, less fragile surface.

Leapin' lasers

Alternatives already abound within laser engraving, challenging suppliers to predict which type of laser will ultimately take precedence. Some have made a concerted financial commitment to YAG technology, while others favor proprietary methods.