Abstract: An exposure device in which a strip-like workpiece is transported by a grip feeding method, is to be able to expose the strip-like workpiece without being tensile stressed is achieved as follows: A feed grip part holds a strip-like workpiece. The workpiece is transported downstream in the transport direction. During transport of the workpiece, the serpentine of the workpiece is determined and corrected. After stopping the motion of the workpiece, it is attached by a workpiece holding device which is located upstream of an exposure part. Then, the feed gripper part is moved according to the amount of stretching of the workpiece upstream in the transport direction, while the workpiece remains clamped by the feed grip part. In this way, the tensile force exerted on the workpiece is eliminated. Next, the workpiece is attached by a second workpiece holding device. The workpiece is attached by suction by a workpiece carrier. The mask is moved, alignment is performed and the workpiece is exposed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing an undeveloped filmstrip contained in a reel. The apparatus comprises at least one processing tank containing a processing solution therein. A holding mechanism is provided for holding and retaining the processing reel and for positioning the processing reel within the at least one processing tank so that the filmstrip can be submerged within the processing solution contained in the at least one processing tank. An agitation mechanism is provided and comprises a motor and a propeller connected to the motor. The propeller is disposed within the tank for agitating the processed solution contained in the tank. The motor is activated as the reel is being lowered into the processing solution causes the processing solution to be moved past the filmstrip as it is being placed within the processing solution.