Agfa has introduced a high-speed platesetter for the high volume newspaper market capable of making up to 400 plates an hour.

The company says the Advantage N TR VHS (Trolley Load, Very High-Speed), produces 50 plates an hour faster than the Advantage N TR HS.

Agfa newspaper engines marketing manager Emiel Sweevers says the new system is state-of-the-art CTP technology that ‘meets the requirements of the premium level segment in the newspaper market’.

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The system uses a trolley to transport plates from safelight environment to the platesetter. Agfa says this gives operators the flexibility to load the plates into a separate yellow safelight environment more easily and efficiently.

“Everyone in the industry is looking for automation, improved production efficiency, and cost savings. We are dedicated to newspapers and can be an ideal partner for them,” Sweevers says.

“We offer the expertise in hardware, complete workflow solutions and consumables, covering the entire pre-press production for print.

“Our goal is to continue developing solutions that enable our customers to effectively meet the current market challenges head-on and win.”

Agfa says that the Advantage N TR VHS can help newspaper publishers to replace multiple, slower CTP engines with faster, yet fewer units.

The company adds that this saves on new CTP investment and on processing equipment, or punch and bending machines, which also reduces machinery footprint and labour costs.

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