Fujifilm partners with Lüscher Technologies to supply CTP devices

Fujifilm has partnered with Swiss CTP equipment manufacturer Lüscher Technologies. The agreement was announced at Labelexpo Europe 2023.  

The Fujifilm-Lüscher partnership gives Fujifilm a global contract to distribute Lüscher’s MultiDX! and Xpose! platesetter models.   

The platesetters offer high image resolution with a range of DPI options, with up to 10,160 DPI available. The devices keep plates static during imaging. Other benefits include small plate imaging without the need to slow the imaging speed; no requirement for clamp bars or taping, and no risk of the plate dismounting during imaging. 

Furthermore, Lüscher Laser Diode Technology offers 980nm IR imaging for any ablative material such as flexo and letterpress plates and ablative films. 

Fujifilm’s existing partnership with Hybrid Software (announced earlier in 2023) will further benefit this partnership as multiple Hybrid RIP options, optimized for Lüscher CTP technology, are also available. 

David Parker, category manager, analog packaging, Fujifilm EMEA said: ‘Lüscher was a global pioneer in digital imaging for plates, and they’ve gone on to become one of the most respected companies in the field, so they were an obvious choice for us to partner with to ensure that we are offering our analogue customers the very best technological solutions. Together with the Hybrid software RIP options we also have available, our three companies working together provide a unique blend of expertise and experience that will give our customers a real edge in a competitive market.’  

Benedikt Strebel, CEO, Lüscher Technologies added: ‘We are thrilled to be entering into partnership with Fujifilm, a pioneer and world leader in the graphic arts industry. Lüscher Technologies AG has long been synonymous with precision, quality and excellence in imaging solutions, and this collaboration with Fujifilm will undoubtedly raise the bar even higher. 

‘Our shared values of innovation, sustainability, and customer-centricity will serve as the cornerstone of this collaboration. Fujifilm’s Flenex plate technology, in combination with our market-leading CTP devices, will offer label and packaging businesses unrivalled levels of speed, quality and reliability. We look forward to leveraging our combined strengths to drive new developments, set industry standards and deliver innovative solutions that meet the changing needs of our customers.’

To find out more, visit Fujifilm at Labelexpo on stand C39 in Hall 9, or visit Luscher Technologies on stand D21 in Hall 11.