Advantage ... Digital

At the present time, only around 20 percent of flexographic facilities worldwide are digital. Nevertheless, says MacDermid’s Barba, “Computer-to-plate flexo continues to grow as a technology. Around the world, consumer product companies demand consistency. In order to achieve this consistency and still use a variety of printers to produce their packaging, a digital file ensures that each location is getting the identical information with which to produce a plate. As plate makers and printers see the benefits derived from the use of a digital workflow, the natural integration of computer-to-plate makes a lot of sense.” n