Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a printing press operation for alignment of plural images as are superposed onto one another. Plural images are aligned to one another as part of a color printing operation utilizing plural printing stations where registration marks associated with the plural respective images can be aligned to one another based upon an open loop feedback of registration information. One or more data sources, such as cameras, capture the registration marks and digitize the data so that alignment or misalignment can be determined based upon tolerance limits. Systems and methods of the present invention provide for real-time monitoring of image alignment so that an operator can quickly and easily make adjustments to printing cylinders to correct image alignment.

Abstract: The present invention provides bending apparatuses and methods that can form lithographic plates having different radii, such as for different printing press configurations, without the need to remove and replace the anvils on a bending apparatus. More particularly, the present invention provides bending apparatuses having integrated changeable anvils useable for forming bends having different radii.

Abstract: Devices for converting a printing plate cylinder from a first configuration that provides a first printable length to a second configuration that provides a second printable length greater than the first printable length

Abstract: The present invention provides bending apparatuses and methods that can form lithographic plates having different radii, such as for different printing press configurations, without the need to remove and replace the anvils on a bending apparatus. More particularly, the present invention provides bending apparatuses having integrated changeable anvils useable for forming bends having different radii.

Abstract: Alignment systems and methods of alignment for use with lithographic printing plate processing machines are provided. An alignment system in accordance with the present invention includes one or more movable cam surfaces, one or more loading devices, one or more imaging devices, and a control system. The one or more cam surfaces are configured to engage an edge of a printing plate positioned in the alignment system and controllably translate the printing plate to align the printing plate with the alignment system. The one or more loading devices are configured to positively engage an edge of the printing plate against the one or more movable cam surfaces. The one or more imaging devices are configured to view an alignment mark on the printing plate positioned in the alignment system. The control system controls movement of the cam surfaces in response to information comprising the position of an alignment mark as viewed by the one or more imaging devices.