Computer-to-plate (CTP), in-the-round imaging is creating opportunities for flexographic package printers.

By Jean-Marie Hershey

In-the-round imaging equipment

DuPont Cyrel® round Classic and Cyrel® round Thin are newly developed photopolymer sleeves said to be ideal for very high-quality printing. Cyrel® round Classic performs particularly well on critical materials and is useful for halftone printing. Combined with a compressible adapter sleeve, Cyrel® round Thin creates the perfect compromise between low dot gain and solid coverage.