A round up on the various small format CtP systems in the market and the solutions offered
Stepping Up to the CtP Market: Affordable CtP Solutions For Beginners
[22-Nov-2011] The technology to print has evolved over the centuries. From woodblocks the technology has developed to the introduction of 3D printers that can print on any substrate including food. Though today we have many methods of printing, offset technology is still considered the cheapest method to print high quality prints. With the introduction of Computer to Plate system, printing has become even simpler. CtP has eliminated the time consuming process of developing films and later imaging them on plates, now it’s just plug in and print, wherein some inkjet CtP machines can even directly print on plates that can be directly loaded onto the printing press.

The event sees the participation of more Chinese and Indian companies
Paper Arabia Defines Trends in Paper, Tissue & Converting Industry
[21-Nov-2011] Paper is the soul of printing industry and an exhibition dedicated to the bread and butter of printers could not be more important. Organized by Alfajer Information and Services, Paper Arabia 2011 was house packed on the very first day of its launch.

Beirut Sign 2011
Beirut Sign Breathes New Air Into the Lebanese Print Industry
[22-Nov-2011] Beirut Sign, a new venture in the Lebanese print industry attracted new technologies and innovations from signage, digital print, imaging, graphic, media and advertising sectors. The exhibition, which was held from 22nd to 25th September at Beirut International Exhibition and Convention Center (BIEL) in Beirut, Lebanon, was inaugurated by Walid Daouk, Minister of Information, Lebanon and in the presence of Colonal Ghabi Khouri, representing Marwan Charbel, The Lebanese Minister of Interior.

The 4 day event is the leading graphic arts show in South Korea
KIPES 2011 Discusses Digital Print Possibilities
[22-Nov-2011] The 18th Korea International Graphics & Printing Industry Show (KIPES) was held at Kintex, Goyang in Korea from September 28th to October 1st, 2011 under the theme ‘Graphic world in digital’. KIPES that is currently being held together with 5 other industry exhibitions is called the ‘Korea Industry Fair 2011’ and bridges the gap between the Korean and the global printing market.