Computer-To-Screen imaging (CTS) improves screen-printing’s workflow efficiency and lowers production cost through the elimination of film positives and related materials and handling requirements. The key advantages of CTS technology are:

• Elimination films – This alone counts for largest savings in labor and materials.
• File security and time to market – Image files can be uploaded to remote production facilities aiding timed distribution and file security.
• Better control of the process – A fully digital CTS workflow provides better control in terms of product quality and quality assurance.
• Reduction of processing steps – An average of 10 steps are eliminated with CTS leading to faster turn around times, higher process reliability and fewer remakes.
• Quality improvement – CTS stencils exhibit wider tonal ranges, better detail and easier printability of halftones and detail. Even a 600 dpi CTS systems outperform film stencils!
• Faster printing press set-up – The accuracy of the image placement on the screen allows for much shorter set-up times on press and color consistency.

KIWO, offers two CTS technologies, addressing the quality and economic issues of most screen printing applications: Ink-Jet CTS and Digital Direct exposure.