Agfa has added a new star to its external-drum thermal platesetter range.

The Avalon N16-80 XT is a fully configurable top-end solution for high-volume publishing and packaging applications.

CTP segment marketing product manager Bruno Lepage says both its quality and speed will be “extremely attractive” to large commercial printers.

The Avalon N16 is a range of thermal VLF platesetters, using an external-drum engine equipped with GLV – grating light valve, 512 or 1024 channel – imaging technology and integrated automation. Key benefits include exceptional registration accuracy and consistent high-quality imaging.