Our History

 

Recognition Systems Inc. was founded in 1968 by John and Linda McCusker to fill needs in emerging cold type applications. By 1980 the Company was in its second facility converting film and plates. The Dotworks brand name was introduced in 1986 and has become synonymous with quality and service.

With hard work, quality products, exceptional service and a strong commitment to its distribution partners, Recognition Systems, Inc. outgrew its second facility and is now located in its 55,000 square foot worldwide headquarters, in Port Washington, NY.

 

Mission Statement

 

Our overall goal at Dotworks is the success of our customers, trade partners, and employees.

Recognition Systems, Inc. has always strived to respond to industry trends and embrace new technologies. This ensures lasting, valued relationships with our customers and helps us deliver cost-effective solutions that meet their changing needs while supporting higher profit margins for their businesses.

RSI is a prominent global distributor and converter of graphic arts material for digital and conventional printing. The Dotworks product line of plates, films, pressroom supplies and more offer a wide range of applications to meet your professional needs.

 

 

Tango CTP System

 

File to Press-Ready Plates

 

 

Tango CTPIJ System provides:

Sharp text and line art

Positive imaging

Ideal for one, two and multi-pot-color jobs

Four-color process up to 175 line screen

Runs lengths up to 50,000 impressions

 

With no intermediate stes, materials or processing

Chemistry-free Digital System

Grained anodized aluminum plates

Easy-use compact design

Two and Four page models

 

Simple and affordable to upgrade

 

Tango is an easy-to-use, clean and compact digital way to produce aluminum printing plates for a wide range of presses. A precise registration system ensures that plates will have an exact fit on press, resulting in fast makeready and high print quality.

Tango plates provide all the familiar characteristics of electrochemically grained aluminum plates, including fast roll-up, excellent ink/water balance control, and compatibility with common press solutions. There is no stretch or creep associated with polyester and paper plates.

Tango plates are well suited for a wide range of jobs.

Read more here... http://dotworks.com/pdfs/tango.pdf

 

 

Phoenix

 

Computer-to-Screen System

 

Chemistry-free Digital Screen Production NeoSystems and Dotworks have teamed up to bring affordable, cost-saving computer-to-screen technology to your screen printing business. NeoSystems' Phoenix is an easy-to-use, fast and economical way to produce print-ready screens. These screens can be used for a wide range of screen printing applications. Phoenix is a fully self-contained system that digitally prints superior quality images without the need to change from your current screen emulsions, exposure or wash-out procedures. No special set-up, training or skills are required. To get started, you simply need to have 110v power and an Ethernet connection.

 

Features:

 

Fewer steps for faster screen making

Repeatable imaging and registration

Perfect fit every time

Improved resolution: 25-130lpi

No film, glass or vacuum

Cut exposure time by up to 40%

Fewer pin-holes - Less blocking

First generation image produces sharp edges and holds fine details

Better tonal range

Colors 'POP' of the printed product!

Fast ROI

Producing 25 screens per day recovers your investment within a year

 

40% Overall Production Savings

 

Current Production:

$7.50 - 30 mins labor
$1.00 - Film
$8.50 - Total

 

Phoenix Production:

$2.75 - 11 mins labor
$0.15 - UV Blocking Fluid
$2.90 - Total

 

Total Savings:
19 minutes per screen & $5.60 per screen

 

Read more here... http://dotworks.com/phoenix/

 

 

Apollo Ink Jet Film System

 

Replace your imagesetter and film processor with our Apollo digital film production system!

Fast, low cost, chemistry-free, ink jet film imaging

Savings of 25% compared to conventional film and chemistry

Utilize your existing platemaking equipment

Affordable 17", 24", 44" and 64" models

High ddensity output with sharp text, line art and dot structure

 

Using Apollo IJF does not require any changes in standard plate exposure, materials and procedures

 

Read more here... http://dotworks.com/apollo

 

 

Offset Plates & Chemistries

 

Analog Subtractive Negative

 

Analog Negative Working – Jade LR (Long Run)

 

Features:

 

A conventional analog litho plate

Available in .006, .008, and .012 thicknesses

Chemically grained and anondized providing up to 300,000 impressions

Process with Jade Excel developers and Multi-Finisher

 

 

Star Performer Plates

 

Features: NEW Electrochemically grained & anodized aluminum negative plate

Proprietary chemical resistant emulsion

Coating for exceptional long runs

Excellent visible image after exposure & developing

Wide exposure latitude

Aqueous developer/high resolution print production

Available in .006 and .008 gauges

 

Recommend using Star Performer Developer or Star Performer 2 in 1 developer with Ultra Rapid Fixers

 

 

Film & Film Chemistries

 

Camera Films

 

Regent Royal

 

Features:

 

.004 mil, 4th Generation hard dot film

Integrated booster technology

High-density rapid access film for critical line and halftone reproduction

Available in sheet sizes and rolls

 

Onyx

 

Features:

 

.004 mil high density rapid access film

For line and halftone reproduction

Available in sheet sizes and rolls

 

 

PressRoom Supplies

 

Blankets

 

Features:

 

Available for any size press in 3-ply, 4-ply, & 5-ply

Bars available when applicable

.037 thick sticky-back blankets are also available for envelope printing

 

Ink Jet Media & Wide Format

 

Fine Art Media

 

Nature Jet Fine Art

 

Features:

 

Finest quality 100% cotton paper & unique canvas

Made for fine art reproductions, photographic printing with a “special touch,” or whatever you choose to create

Instant drying & water resistant

Compatible with all ink jet printers with either dye or pigment inks

Both cotton & canvas available in sheets & rolls up to 60″ wide

 

Nature Jet Dual-Sided Cotton

 

Features:

 

210 gsm & 330 gsm weights available

Available in either natural white or bright white shades

Also available in single-sided embossed cotton in 190 gsm natural shade and 290 gsm Baryta warm tone

Easy printing

Available in sheets & rolls up to 44″ wide

 

Nature Jet Premium Canvas

 

Features:

 

Highest quality glossy & matte, 21 mil canvas

Microporous coated for quick drying & handling

Excellent D-max & extended color gamut

Available in 17″x22″ sheets and up to 60″ wide

Premium top coats and spray coatings available for extra protection

 

Proofing Papers

 

 

Clear Jet Premium

 

Features

 

A .004 & .007 microporous coated premium clear film designed to meet with the highest positive standards, yielding up to a 4.0 d-max, while maintaining an excellent tonal range.

A direct positive waterproof film that can be imaged on an inkjet printer, perfect for the high production needs of the commercial screen printer.Eliminates chemistry, complicated camera-based imaging and the outsourcing of filmA matte version is also available in 3mil and 8mil thicknesses for flexographyBoth materials are FOGRA CERTIFIED and available in a variety of widths.

 

Coatings

 

Water Base Work N Turn

 

Water Base Work N Turn
Standard work-and-turn coatings with moderate odor

 

Options:

 

Gloss water-base

Matte water-base

Satin water-base

All coatings available in 40lb buckets & 440lb drums

 

 

‘Dotworks have joined with GlobalChannelPartners, the world leader in GlobalPrintMediaChannel development to bring new products into the global marketplace namely; offset plates and chemistry, film and film chemistries, inkjet media and wide format, proofing papers, coatings and press room supplies; which are featured on this dedicated web page’