ROCHESTER . NEW YORK—  Kodak launched a new, version of its Sonora process-free plate . SONORA Ultra is the highest-contrast process free plate you can buy. With image contrast 1.5x stronger than SONORA XTRA, SONORA Ultra is even more readable – both for your people and your automated devices. Kodak is  celebrating 20 years since the plate was first introduced. Kodak hailed the Ultra’s image contrast – billed as up to nine times stronger than other manufacturers’ plates. With greater tolerance for white light, SONORA Ultra plates can be imaged up to six weeks in advance without a change in quality allowing plates to be imaged in advance. Bringing flexibility and productivity to your pressroom. with the image stable for up to six weeks if stored in the dark.  White light exposure tolerance has also been enhanced. The extra-tough substrate and coating of all SONORA Plates mean they thrive in almost any print environment, with minimal scratches and scuffs. Durable plates keep your presses running longer.