Kodak is celebrating the 30th anniversary of thermal plate imaging this year.
Kodak manufactured and first introduced thermal plate imaging at drupa 1995, and Creo (acquired by Kodak in 2005) developed the first thermal platesetter.
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) became the world’s first user of the technology when it put a thermal platesetter into operation in 1995, and continues to rely on thermal CTP and plate technology from Kodak today.
“As a leader in adopting new technology solutions, RRD has always viewed innovation as a major driver of our future business success,” said Alan Gardner, SVP of global engineering and process management, RRD.
“Our partners play a critical role in this and we’re proud to have been the first printer in the world to use Kodak’s thermal plate imaging solution 30 years ago. Over time, in collaboration with Kodak, we’ve contributed to the development and improvement of the technology.
“We celebrate the milestone of this landmark innovation with Kodak and look forward to the continued growth of our successful partnership.”
Kodak has continued to innovate and improve its thermal platesetter and plate products over the past three decades.
Today, Kodak is one of the largest CTP manufacturers in the world with a comprehensive portfolio that includes the world’s fastest 8-up platesetter, VLF and XLF platesetters offering market-leading productivity and a wide variety of sophisticated automation options.
Jim Continenza, executive chairman and CEO of Kodak, said “Celebrating 30 years of innovation in thermal imaging is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and our unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology. As we mark this significant milestone, we are inspired to continue leading the industry with highly automated, cutting-edge solutions that empower our customers to profitably achieve their business goals.”
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