
Originally Posted by
msmhms
Yes, I agree with you. IMO, the key factor for increasing SDI through surface screening is flat top capability. For that, Esko uses high intense UVA output LED lamp.
But, it takes so much more exposing time that nomal UVA lamp exposure. Also, the dot definition from esko laser can not beat Kodak's Square spot laser. And Kodak uses lamination method for flat top capability which is much faster exposing time than UV LED exposing.
But I wasn't sure that how Kodak perform in real work. Because, theoretically, I think Kodak is better but can not just disregard Esko's long time build up Flexo knowledge, also, they dominate current flexo imager market.
So, I would like to hear opinion from who has experience both.
Currently, I am running very old CDI 5080 Advanced model(2540dpi). Base on what we experience with Esko, we should not go for Esko anymore. They've been ripping my wallet for a looong time.
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