Award Winning Research

Synectix is committed to being at the forefront of technology relevant to computer-to-plate and imaging systems. To maintain this leading edge Synectix undertakes research and investigation of potentially beneficial technology. These studies are independent of product developments and explore the feasibility of new technologies and production techniques. Successful studies provide the technological raw material for future innovative product designs.

Some of this ground breaking work has been recognised by the UK government and the EU with grant supported projects. These projects have covered a wide range of technologies with awards under the SMART and SPUR schemes.

1995 High speed scanner techniques for flat bed systems with precision automatic calibration methods.

1996 Novel materials and optical elements for internal drum imaging devices.

1998 Integration of imaging systems with the World Wide Web.

2000 Modular violet laser light sources.

2002 Multiple beam imaging techniques for internal drum systems with low cost alignment methods.

These internationally recognised and externally refereed projects complement Synectix' regular updating and development of technologies used in computer-to-plate and imaging systems. This work runs alongside the commercially funded product developments that benefit from this research.