CHINA (News release) -- Chinese flexo platemaker Amjet Shanghai, a division of Amjet Group, has partnered with Esko to install the first CDI Crystal 5080 XPS system in Greater China.

The investment in world-class platemaking process technology includes the latest Automation Engine prepress workflow as well as the latest screening technology for flexo printing.

The new and unique CDI Crystal XPS is a digitally-controlled exposure unit supporting all photopolymer flexo plates. The combined solution reduces five manual steps in the traditional platemaking process to just one step. The platemaking device integrates with the entire prepress workflow, including Device Manager, to optimally control the output of plates.

It will enable Amjet Shanghai to focus on the highest definition flexo production technology for flexible packaging and labels.

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