Escher-Grad Technologies Inc.
Escher-Grad Technologies, Inc. is a worldwide industry leader in
the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of
advanced-technology, high resolution laser imaging systems
providing powerful, fully integrated productivity solutions for
the graphic arts, catrography, textile and printed circuit board
industries.
Designed specifically with the printer in mind, Escher-Grad Full
Format Imaging Systems bring three important concepts to the
printing world: Image size that is equal to plate size, full
size digital signature proofs and a single RIP capable of
driving multiple devices. Each Escher-Grad Imaging system
integrates the latest in materials, components, and technology
to bring the very best throughput, quality, reliability and
value for price to the printing industry.
Since 1986, Escher-Grad Technologies Inc. has advanced the art
and science of high resolution imaging systems. The Cobalt
series of CTP systems is the latest innovation in Escher-Grads
long history of achievements and service to the printing
industry. A strong commitment to aggressive levels of R & D
ensures the technological leadership position that results in
superior imaging systems. In keeping with its mission to become
the world's leading independent manufacture of violet CTP
systems, Escher-Grad continues on a course of carefully planned
growth.
The company holds patents for several important technology
advances that have been developed in its research laboratories.
Among them are single-beam laser diode technology, which
incorporates such advances as glass encoders, DC servo motors
and high-speed air-bearing mirror motors and unique light-proof
film cartridges that provide automatic daylight capabilities.
Escher-Grad's EG-2000* was the first daylight laser plotting
system in the laser imaging industry.
All products are backed by local, Escher-Grad certified, sales
and support organizations present in more than 60 countries
around the world.
Full format imaging is the conceptual foundation of the entire
line of film and plate imaging engines. Each Escher-Grad
imagesetter has been designed to image an entire printing press
flat on film or polyester plate, virtually eliminating manual
prepress operations and waste. Imagesetters range in output
format from 26 X 30 inch (660 X 762 mm) up to 50 X 62 inch (1270
X 1575 mm). Variable width and length options are also available
on most models allowing users to further customize the output
size of individual jobs. Escher-Grad CTP systems offer either
manual for fully automated operations and a choice of laser
light sources enables imaging on thermal or laser speed plates.
Once the decision is made to output directly to large format
film or plate, proofing becomes a critical issue. The
TrueProoferTM II is the second generation digital proofing
device from Escher-Grad. A large fromat CYMK proofing device,
the TrueProofer II images a full 36 X 50 inch (914 X 1279 mm)
signature proof in a single pass in approximately 8 minutes.
Driving the Escher-Grad Imaging Systems is the Escher-Grad line
of RIPServers. Escher-Grad pioneered the concept of using a
single RIP architecture to guarantee image integrity between all
output - from proof to both film and plate. Escher-Grad
RIPServers are available on various hardware platforms and
feature either Adobe PostScriptTM Level 2 or Harlequin Enhanced
PostScript technologies.
Escher-Grad has a worldwide installed base in more than twenty-
five countries. It recently expanded its distribution and
service capabilities still further through agreements with
leading distributors serving major markets throughout Europe,
North America, the Pacific Rim and the Middle-East. As it
continues on a course of carefully planned growth, Escher-Grad
Technologies is committed to aggressively pursue research and
development of technology and systems that will bring still
higher productivity and profitable performance to the industries
it serves.
Company Details
Year Established:
1986
Total Sales ($CDN):
$5,000,000 - $10,000,000
Number of Employees:
50
Company Information
Linda Coburn
Title:
Marketing/Communication
Area of Responsibility:
Administrative Services
Telephone:
(514) 636-3195
Fax:
(514) 636-5664
Email:
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Keith Fisher
Title:
Strategic Alliances
Area of Responsibility:
Domestic Sales & Marketing, Export Sales & Marketing
Telephone:
(514) 636-3195
Fax:
(514) 636-5664
Email:
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Najeeb Khalid
Title:
Chairman
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(514) 636-3195
Fax:
(514) 636-5664
Email:
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Products
Printing Industry - Prepress Equipment
Laser Photoplotter- Flat-bed Manual System
The Escher-Grad EG-2205 is a Flat-bed Laser Photoplotter that
uses a patented red laser diode at 635nm to image HeNe or red
sensitive silver halide film in the printed circuit board
industry. It can accomodate 3 sizes of film, 12x18'', 18x24'' and
20x26''. Film can be imaged in variable resolutions from 500-4000
dpi.
Laser Photoplotter- Fully Automated System
The Equinox is a 25 x 30 inch high-performance Internal Drum
Laser Photoplotting System that comes complete with an in-line
film processor, silver recovery unit and water recirculation
unit. It can be operated in complete daylight, including film
loading, and only requires electricity and electronic data files
to operate. It uses a patented red laser diode to image HeNe or
red sensitive silver halide film in the printed circuit board
industry. Film can be imaged in variable resolutions from
500-8000 dpi, variable widths of 14-26'' and variable lengths of
25-30''.
Laser Imagesetters Systems
Escher-Grad's line or full format imaging solutions include both
Computer-to-Plate and Computer-to-Film systems. The Cobalt 8 is
the industry's first violet-laser diode platesetter and is
capable of imaging 31.5' x 40.5' plates in 3.3 minutes. It
images on high-speed blue-violet sensitive metal plates and
environment-friendly silver-free media available form mulitple
vendors.
Escher-Grad's complete line of film ImageSetters are capable of
producing fully imposed and stripped flats direct to film or
polyester plate material from 26' x 30' to 50' x 62' formats.
Fully automated features include an automatic film handling
system and inline processor for complete daylight operations,
user selectable on-line punches and variable width and length
features ensuring the flexibility to match several press sizes
with a single output device.
All Escher-Grad's imaging devices are driven by the
Escher-Grad RIPServer using either an Adobe PostScript Level 3
or Harlequin Enhanced PostScript interpreter. Alternatively,
with Escher-Grad's ImageSpool software application with accepts
1-bit TIFFs from any workflow, all imaging devices can image
jobs from any workflow while retaining key workflow features.
Services
Training
We offer product training with the purchase of equipment.