Microform Imaging Ltd. provides one of the most comprehensive multi-document scanning and filming services in the UK. Microform Imaging’s services are driven by the information management needs of its customers — ultimately to reduce cost, improve efficiency and enhance secure access to essential records. As a premier service bureau in the UK, Microform Imaging is […]
Author: Arijana Dizdarevic
The Library and Archives Canada (LAC) collects and preserves Canada’s documentary heritage, and makes it accessible to all Canadians either online or at the Archives headquarters. This heritage includes publications, archival records, sound and audiovisual materials, photographs, artworks, and electronic documents such as websites. As part of its mandate, LAC works closely with other archives […]
Prior to 1984, acetate film was used for microfilm conversion. What was not known at that time is that without proper environmental, humidity and temperature controls for the storage of the film archives, the film would have limited lifetime. “Vinegar Syndrome” was discovered about 10 years after the first use of acetate film for scanning […]
The coolest new public-sector tech at FOSE May 15, 2013 Once authenticated, the IronKey Workspace W-500 runs a full version of Windows from the key drive, without leaving anything behind on a hosting computer. It will be available in about a month for $175. The runner up for mobile is the Seido OBEX waterproof […]
Happy 25th Anniversary to Film Scanners
This year, 2013, marks the 25th anniversary of film scanners. When you think about how long ago was 1988, Ronald Reagan was still President of the United States. Back in 1988, if you could scan 20 images in a minute on a film scanner, you were really fast. This was a time when the development […]
Consider a nextScan Lease!
Consider a nextScan Lease! Boise, ID – March 3, 2013 Available in the US only nextScan, in partnership with Horizon Keystone financial, offers you flexible leasing programs that match your budget. Leasing enables you to access the latest in nextScan technology without a large up-front investment. Why Should You Consider a Lease? -24-48 hour turnaround […]
by Kurt Breish, Chief Technology Officer, nextScan Introduction This white paper details nextScan’s LED illumination system called LuminTec, which effectively increases the real resolution by nearly 2 times in the scanning direction without increasing image file size. During the scanning process for high performance scanners, the source image is moving during the time that each […]
nextScan Expands Staff to Support Corporate Growth and New Product Initiatives Meridian, ID – February 6th, 2013 Boise, ID – February 6, 2013 nextScan, Inc., the recognized leader in film and fiche scanning technology worldwide, today announced the addition of three new key staff members to its corporate team in Meridian, Idaho. Steve Butterfield – […]
nextScan Announces the Availability of New Microfiche Autoloader for FlexScan 2 in 1 Film and Fiche Scanner Boise, ID – March 22, 2011 nextScan, the provider of the next generation in film and fiche scanning technology, today announced the availability of a new fiche autoloader for use with the FlexScan 2 in 1 film and […]