Abstract: A method for changing a focus position of an imaging lens (116) includes monitoring a temperature of the imaging lens. The position of the imaging lens is adjusted to compensate for temperature changes.

Abstract: An imaging system (400) includes an imaging lens (116) prone to temperature changes which leads to changes in the imaging focus position of the imaging lens. A temperature sensor (404) configured to monitor the temperature of the imaging lens. An imaging lens adjustment element (120) attached to the imaging lens configured to adjust the setting of the imaging lens. A controller (104) configured to process temperature readings and adjust the position of the imaging lens by activating the imaging lens adjustment element.

Abstract: A system for processing printing plates (100) includes plurality of printing plate processing stations (108, 116, 120, 124) arranged in a serial chain configuration. The first station in the chain configuration is adapted to receive printing plates (132), apply station specific treatment to the printing plates and convey (112) the printing plates after the specific treatment is performed to the next station in the chain configuration. A system controller (104) adapted to monitor and control each of the plate processing stations.

Abstract: An automatic plate feeding system for loading plates of various sizes into a printing plate imaging device, which includes a plurality of trays staggered one on top of the other is provided. At least two of the trays contain plates of different sizes stacked with their sensitive side downward. Separation papers are interposed between the plates. The automatic plate feeding system includes suction cups, which touch the non-sensitive surface of the plate, and a loading mechanism for loading plates from the trays and feeding the loaded plates to the imaging device.