MacDermid's LUX® platemaking process offers printers the opportunity to print like never before. LUX, an innovative process developed exclusively by MacDermid, enables flexo printers to increase print quality, improve print consistency and, at the same time, print more efficiently and reduce waste. The LUX Platemaking Process is made possible by the LUX Laminator and a specialized membrane supplied by MacDermid.

The LUX process produces a digital plate with a unique dot profile from a 1:1 mask-to-plate plate imaging process. The bump curve associated with digital plates is effectively eliminated.

This simple process works with existing digital plates from MacDermid, can be used with all flexo lasers, and does not require modification to existing equipment and does not reduce the overall plate throughput. It is backwards compatible, so printers can still produce legacy work via the standard digital platemaking process.

MacDermid LAVA: Plates Without the Wait

Fast and easy to use, MacDermid LAVA thermal plate processing is optimized for processing 25 in. x 30 in. plates, supporting up to 42 in. x 60 in. for maximum productivity. LAVA integrates easily with the most popular front-end prepress systems and software, making it a plug-and-play solution for almost any workflow.

LAVA Thermal Plate Processing Features:

Press ready plates in less than an hourEliminates solvents and VOC’s in platemakingReduced footprint and improved ergonomicsAdvanced Design Internal filter system for reduced footprint Automated lid lift for work efficiency LED illumination

LAVA 2530

Designed for the narrow web market, the LAVA 2530 plate processing system's small footprint reduces platemaking space and can create press-ready plates in less than an hour, instantly improving productivity and workflow. LAVA thermal processing eliminates the need for solvents and makes in-house platemaking a viable option for the small printer.

LAVA 4260
The LAVA 4260 plate processing system possesses all the features and benefits of the LAVA 2530 processor, but is designed for the wide web market.