The eight-up computer-to-plate (CTP) market is maturing, but it's not stagnant Equipment manufacturers are offering improved features such as advanced automation and imaging technologies, and energy-efficient designs to attract buyers who are new to the market or looking to upgrade their existing prepress equipment In fact, even in today's depressed market, planned investment in eight-up CTP grew to 6% of surveyed printers between spring and fall 2003, according to TrendWatch Graphic Arts research. In spring 1999, that figure was as low as 1%, and in fall 2000 it was 8%.
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