Agfa Graphics Product Debuts, Including Workflow and Plates, to Highlight Exhibit at Ifra.
Prepress Demonstrations to Feature New :Arkitex 6.0 Workflow, New :N92v Plates and Violet Chemistry-Free.
Mortsel, Belgium — 2 October 2007 — Agfa Graphics (Stand B620) announced today that it will demonstrate more than a dozen of its latest products and software solutions, including the first-ever public demonstrations of the :Arkitex Core 6.0 workflow system and :N92v plates. The demonstrations will take place at IFRA, the international newspaper and publishing show, taking place 8-10 October in Vienna, Austria. Agfa will also host ‘Meet the Experts’ discussions with experts on a wide variety of technical issues that are impacting the industry worldwide.
In addition to software demonstrations, Agfa will be running several imaging units live on the stand. Demos will include the new :N92v and violet chemistry-free plates. Among the integrated prepress solutions scheduled to be demonstrated at Agfa’s IFRA exhibit are:
· :N92v (worldwide debut), violet laser plates that incorporate violet photopolymer plate technology and offer improved run lengths combined with superior performance on press;
· :Arkitex Core 6.0 (worldwide debut), a workflow system that includes :Arkitex Courier and Director and features enhancements such as integration with industry-leading pre-flight systems to enable automatic PDF page checking, and early notification of technical issues;
· :Advantage DL, a manual-loading platesetter that uses a durable violet-laser diode, produces up to 100 plates per hour, and can be configured for multiple plate sizes (being shown with the :VPP processor and violet chemistry-free plates);
· :Arkitex AdCenter and AdControl, web-based solutions that improve and streamline the newspaper display ad process from front end to back;
· :Arkitex Afirma, a health monitoring and reporting solution for newspapers that controls the plate production process and accelerates the understanding of problems when they occur;
· :Arkitex IntelliTune X, a powerful image enhancement software system that helps newspapers improve photo reproduction quality quickly and easily (also includes :IntelliTune for Mac);
· :Arkitex OptiInk, a system that improves image quality while reducing ink consumption, improving performance on press and increasing productivity;
· :Arkitrex PowerWedge, a digital wedge developed and patented by Agfa, that is placed on every plate to check quality;
· :Arkitex Sublima, an advanced cross-modulated screening technology that improves print quality by capturing the finest details and creating the most vibrant colours;
· :Polaris XTV-S, a violet imaging CtP system designed to meet all automation and speed requirements of newspaper production (shown with the :VXP processor and the new :N92v plates).
“The IFRA show has always been an effective venue for us since newspaper and publishing professionals from all over the world come to learn about the advances being made in the industry—and Agfa is at the forefront of many of those advancements,” said Agfa Graphics’ Andy Grant, worldwide newspaper segment manager. “This year in particular promises to be an exciting show for Agfa and visiting professionals because we’re planning on having many live production demonstrations with products such as the new :Arkitex 6.0 system and :N92v plates. Also, our ‘Meet the Experts’ event is expected to be one of the highlights of the show because of the reputation of the Agfa technical personnel who will be there to share their views and knowledge.”
About Agfa.
The Agfa-Gevaert Group is one of the world’s leading imaging and information technology companies. Agfa develops, manufactures and markets analogue and digital systems for the printing industry (Agfa Graphics), the healthcare sector (Agfa HealthCare) and specific industrial applications (Agfa Materials).
Agfa's headquarters are in Mortsel, Belgium. The company is present in 40 countries and has agents in another 100 countries throughout the world. The Agfa-Gevaert Group achieved a turnover of 3,401 million euro in 2006.
About Agfa Graphics.
Agfa Graphics offers integrated prepress solutions to the printing industry. These solutions comprise consumables, hardware, software and services for production workflow, project and colour management. Computer-to-film, computer-to-plate and digital proofing systems have earned Agfa Graphics a worldwide leadership position in the commercial and package printing and the newspaper publishing markets.
Agfa Graphics is rapidly expanding its offerings in the growing digital inkjet market. Its experience in both imaging and emulsion technology has provided the expertise required for making an assortment of high-quality UV and solvent-based inks. Joint development and manufacturing partnerships with industry leaders expand its technological reach and allow the company to develop comprehensive digital solutions for printing posters, banners, signage, displays, labels and packaging materials.
Product and company information can be found on Agfa’s home page on the World Wide Web at: www.agfa.com.
Editor contact:
Erwin Busselot
Public Relations Manager
Agfa Graphics
+32-3-444 3546