Very informative indeed. I have a bit of knowledge and experience with the printing industry the latest that I've had is using a "Smart Plate" printing for offset process, instead of the conventional silver plate. We run off these plates directly from the Smart Plate Printers (HP5100) and we directly attached it to the offset printers (Multi 1650). It's good for short volume running (averaging around 3000 sheets). Cost effective and minimal chemical usage.