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Now that you’ve scanned your documents, maps, plans

Now that you’ve scanned your documents, maps, plans

Once you have imaged your physical documents, each state offers different advice on how to manage the information.

When you embark on an imaging project, issues such as ensuring the accuracy of the scanning and properly disposing of physical documents when they are past their lifespan emerge. Over the past year or so there have been various views put forward in respect to the short- and long-term period of retention for documents after scanning, and the management of electronic data as archives.

The State Records of New South Wales, the Public Records Office Victoria, the National Archives of Australia and the State Records Office of Western Australia all have guidelines freely available.

The State Records Office of Western Australia has advised in the Winter 2001 issue of its newsletter ‘STATE of the RECORD’ through an article on the Evidence Act Amendments that WA government agencies should “err on the side of caution by preserving the original records once scanned. That is, the State Records Office recommends that agencies retain their temporary value records in original format for the full duration of their retention periods as specified in the approved retention and disposal schedule.”

The Public Records Office Victoria, in its guideline ‘Scanning or Imaging of Records: Advice to Victorian Agencies’, asks the questions: has the scanning system been designed to ensure that adequate copies of the paper originals are being made? Are the copies authorised as true and accurate renditions of the original by someone in the organisation in a position of authority? These questions raise the issue of ensuring accuracy and veracity, of particular concern when as with records of value to the state, there is little margin for error.

The State Records NSW advises that for agencies to be able to legally destroy records of short-term value that have been imaged, they must ensure that the conditions for destruction described in this general disposal authority are met. These conditions are that: all requirements for retaining originals have been assessed and fulfilled; copies are made which are authentic, complete and accessible; and copies are kept for the authorised retention period.

The National Archives of Australia in its guideline ‘The Impact of the Evidence Act on Commonwealth Recordkeeping: Records in Evidence – document R21′ advises that, “as government agencies make increasing use of newer technologies for record keeping and information management, record keeping practices should be reviewed so that agencies continue to produce and capture records which are authentic, reliable, and accurate for legal, audit, and other purposes.”

Broader impact.

While the advice of record keeping authorities has direct bearing on the operations of government, the issues they raise impact any organisation working with imaged or born-electronic documents.

There are several key aspects to consider: ensuring physical documents are adequately captured, ensuring they are reliable and readily accessible, and then ensuring physical documents are appropriately disposed of. As is observed in the white paper ‘Preserving documents forever: matching technology and business consideration’ prepared by research firm Macarthur Stroud International for the UK’s Data Archiving Association, digital technologies have appealed as a way of storing electronic and imaged documents because of the ease of access, however the 15-year lifespan of magnetic media and the rapid obsolescence of existing technologies can make this a precarious option for long-term archiving. As Image & Data Manager reported (in November/December 2001), even CD media has lost some lustre as a permanent digital media with a CD-eating fungus discovered in Belize. The fungus, the first recorded fungal consumption of metal, eats a CD’s aluminium layer and data-storing polycarbonate resin.

To maintain information on digital media, the paper recommends “having to regenerate the archives every seven to 15 years, leaving a question mark regarding the preservation of original documents in unalterable form”. The advantages and disadvantages of digital technologies though must be played against analogue media such as microfilm, which claims a 500 year lifespan and so can keep original documents in an unaltered state. While many organisations use digital technologies for constantly accessed information and analogue technologies for archiving, the white paper poses a possible hybrid solution for long-term record keeping, “an integrated solution that brings together the strengths of digital and analogue solutions will have a compelling appeal in the archival storage markets”.

Laurie Varendorff ARMA

The Author

Laurie Varendorff, ARMA, a former RMAA Western Australia Branch president & national director, has been involved in records management and the micrographic industry for 37 years. Laurie has his own microfilm equipment sales & support organisation – Digital Microfilm Equipment – DME – and a – records & information management – RIM – consulting & training business – The Varendorff Consultancy – TVC – located near Perth, Western Australia, & has tutored & written course material in recordkeeping & archival storage & preservation for Perth’s Edith Cowan University – ECU. Phone: +618 9286 3705; mobile: +61 417 094 147; email @ Laurie Varendorff

The author, Laurie Varendorff gives permission for the redistribution or republishing of this article by individuals and non profit professional organisations without cost based on the condition that he as well as the URL of the article are recognised at the introduction of the article when redistributed or republished.

SPECIAL NOTE: Use of this article by publishers, commercial, government, or educational organisations requires a financial agreement to negotiated with Laurie as the copyright holder for this work.

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Scanned Images .TIFF or .PDF and what will happen when I go to Court

Scanned Images .TIFF or .PDF and what will happen when I go to Court

What a lovely subject! This is a response to a question raised on the Records Management Association of Australasia “RMAA” Listserv in June 2002

On Wed, 26 Jun 2002 10:22:41 +1000, Mark de Berg, asked:

What is the best format to save the images in, that will minimise the file size and reduce the ability for users to alter the image?

Scanning devices work in such a way that all documents are scanned into images as a raster image which, is a non intelligent digital bitmap file consisting of dots in an X and Y combination which produces a reasonable if not exact facsimile of the original dependent on the resolution selected or available. An A4 size scanned blank document is equal to a 1 Meg file UNCOMPRESSED. NOTE: All images get compressed in some fashion. An average typed A4 page should create a .tiff file at around 35 – 50K per image at 200 to 300 dots per inch [DPI] resolution.

Most if not all document scanners use TIFF as the output format from the scanner. Strengths: TIFF is primarily designed for raster data interchange. TIFF’s main strengths are a highly flexible and platform-independent format which is supported by numerous image processing applications. Since it was designed by developers of printers, scanners and monitors, it has a very rich space of information elements for colorimetry calibration, gamut tables, etc. Such information is also very useful for remote sensing and multispectral applications.

What happens after images are produced as a raster file format is open to question.

What is a raster image? Microsoft’s Computer Dictionary: Fourth Edition states the following: raster image: n. A display image formed by patterns of light and dark or differently coloured pixels in a rectangular array. See also raster graphics. raster graphics: n. A method of generating graphics that treats an image as a collection of small, independently controlled dots (pixels) arranged in rows and columns. Compare vector graphics. As a comparison to an intelligent graphic file, which a vector graphic is, the definition is as follows: vector graphics: n. Images generated from mathematical descriptions that determine the position, length, and direction in which lines are drawn. Objects are created as collections of lines rather than as patterns of individual dots or pixels. Compare raster graphics.

A definition of .TIF OR TIFF:

.tif or .tiff: n. The file extension that identifies bitmap images in Tagged Image File Format (TIFF). See also TIFF. TIFF or TIF: n. Acronym for Tagged Image File Format or Tag Image File. A standard file format commonly used for scanning, storage, and interchange of gray-scale graphic images. TIFF may be the only format available for older programs (such as older versions of Mac Paint), but most modern programs are able to save images in a variety of other formats, such as GIF or JPEG. See also gray scale. Compare GIF, JPEG.

A definition of .PDF:

.pdf: n. The file extension that identifies documents encoded in the Portable Document Format developed by Adobe Systems. In order to display or print a .pdf file, the user should obtain the freeware Adobe Acrobat Reader. See also Acrobat, Portable Document Format Portable Document Format: n. The Adobe specification for electronic documents that use the Adobe Acrobat family of servers and readers. Acronym: PDF. See also Acrobat, .pdf. Acrobat: n. A program from Adobe Systems, Inc., that converts a fully formatted document created on a Windows, Macintosh, MS-DOS, or UNIX platform into a Portable Document Format (PDF) file that can be viewed on several different platforms. Acrobat enables users to send documents that contain distinctive typefaces, colour, graphics, and photographs electronically to recipients, regardless of the application used to create the originals. Recipients need the Acrobat reader, which is available free, to view the files. Depending on version and platform, it also includes tools such as Distiller (which creates PDF files from PostScript files), Exchange (which is used for links, annotations, and security-related matters), and PDF Writer (which creates PDF files from files created with business software). In essence .TIFF is the header which identifies the raster image bitmap file compressed or uncompressed in a multitude of versions .TIFF is much more complicated technical issue that we need to go into here. .PDF is also a header, and much more as it is also the actual encoded file.

As Glenn Sanders advises:

But integrity is a function of your processes, not the format itself.

Any format can be changed, even a .PDF file. As stated above .PDF is a Portable File Format which many people mistake as being an unalterable format because the FREE SOFTWARE the Acrobat Reader will not allow alterations or additions. Pay your $’s and you can do almost anything with any file format including .PDF. Once an image is scanned into a Records Management System is should be locked and not be able to be altered as advised in the old Australian Records Management AS 4390 now replaced by AS/ISO 15489.1 and .2 which advised a document should be INVIOLATE.

All of this is after the fact. You may ask why?

As many of you may know, I have a vested interest in people scanning images to meet published Standards.

I wish to state here and now that I am the Australian Agent for a USA Resolution Test Targets for scanners, A&P International.

Late last year I promoted the use of resolution test targets for Document Scanners as detailed in the ANSI/AIIM standard for document scanners. I had a response from a concerned person who asked how they could recover 600,000 images which were less than usable. Why did this situation arise? I do not know the answer, but I doubt that any Quality Assurance Policies, Procedures & Practices were in place to check on the quality of the images produced at the point of scanning or some time soon after scanning. I was advised that fortunately the documents had not been destroyed. My advice was to rescan the 600,000 documents [as small job]; only this time to make certain that some Quality Assurance process at the scanner was in place.

The USA Standard ANSI/AIIM MS44-1988 titled “Recommended Practice for Quality Control of Image Scanners” states the following along with many other important criteria in nine sections. 4.2 Why do I need Quality Control?

In the typical digital image management system, all incoming documents are scanned, indexing information is entered, and the original paper documents are eventually destroyed. In some systems the scanned image of the document may never be examined until it is needed. Strict quality control is required to assure that the images stored are of acceptable quality and are locatable by way of the index.

If a scanner is not operating properly, a large number of useless images may be stored on the system. When the problem is discovered and corrected, the original documents will have to be scanned again. Procedures should be established so that any problems are discovered while the original documents are still available.

The quality control procedures described in this document allow the user to make sure that the system is performing today as well as it was when originally adjusted by the manufacturer. Used on a regular basis, these procedures can assure the user that the scanner will produce digital images of sufficient quality for their intended use.

5. Frequency of Testing

How often test runs should be made depends on how much scanning will take place, and the consequences of improperly scanning documents.

The best security is provided by doing a test run before and after each batch of documents scanned, where a batch is a number of documents scanned with the same settings. This may be ten documents or ten thousand documents, however the batch should be terminated at the end of a shift, and new test runs made, even if all documents have not been scanned. If the pre and post test runs are acceptable, the scanned documents will generally be acceptable.

If a scanner is known to be stable, the test runs after each batch can be eliminated. In this case it may be desirable to print out and examine the last document scanned to make sure it is acceptable. Testing only at the beginning and end of each scanning shift or work day may be acceptable in some operations, but this should be the minimum testing frequency.

Frequent testing is strongly recommended because it minimizes the risk of lost time or lost documents. Lack of frequent testing carries the risk of scanning documents which will be unusable, and committing non erasable storage to these documents. By the time a scanner problem is detected, thousands of documents may have been scanned, and will have to be scanned again. A worse risk is incurred if original documents are routinely destroyed after scanning.

End of information from ANSI/AIIM MS44-1988. **********************************

How many organisation or Scanning Bureaus in Australia scan to the standards set out in ANSI/AIIM MS44-1988 titled “Recommended Practice for Quality Control of Image Scanners” is questionable. If the number is in the hundreds I would be surprised. It is probable less that 100 across Australia. Assuming that we are scanning to the standards, we now have the legislative ISSUE which others have mentioned. I note that the NSW, Victorian and NAA guidelines is to keep all long term and archive material in paper format even after scanning. I have commented on this process previously in a posting to this and other Listserv’s titled “Standards for A4 & A3 size document scanning plus the long-term management of born electronic data” late in 2001.

Not only is this the advised situation in Western Australia, the suggestion by Glenn Sanders

You could scan in from paper, toss the paper in an archive box in date scanned order, and keep it somewhere far away and very cheap, just in case, for a few years till enough precedents have been set is not acceptable as a process.

The WA requirement is, to my understanding, and I believe that it may also be the case in other States and Federally, that files and the enclosed documents with either long term or archival Retention and Disposal sentencing periods are required to be placed in a file folder suitably identified with the enclosed documents in folio order. Day boxing of scanned documents as suggested by Glenn Sanders and others is, to my understanding, VERBOTEN! This situation may also apply to short term R&D scheduled documents and files.

Mark de Berg asked:

Where are the courts currently at, with regards to accepting scanned images as evidence?

I am aware of “The opinion issued by the Victorian Government solicitor” in respect to the scanning of documents. I personally have some difficulty with this advice, but who am I to question the Victorian Government solicitor. I would like to see the wording of the situation posed to him/her which resulted in this advice being given. Maybe a different set of questions or wording may have resulted in a different opinion on the issue. In any case as Kathy Sinclair advises: In essence, this Advice indicates that the paper originals of permanent public records CANNOT be destroyed after they have been scanned, despite the implications of the Electronic Transactions Act. The legal reasons for this are somewhat convoluted :-) but the Advice spells them out clearly if you are interested. As legislation, both for best evidence and electronic transactions may vary from state to state and possibly also the commonwealth to those in Victoria, a request for an opinion to the Crown Solicitor in each jurisdiction may provide a differing opinion to that of the Victorian Government solicitor. As stated above, how the request for advice is worded may provide a differing outcome for each variance of the wording in a particular request for an opinion.

What am I saying? Each situation posed will provide a potentially different outcome. No two lawyers appear to ever have the same opinion on any given situation, so I do not think my views are far from reality in respect to the provision of opinions in the legal arena.

The WA Evidence Act 1906 recently revised by the Acts Amendment (Evidence) Bill 1999 states the following: 73A. Admissibility of reproductions (best evidence rule modified) (1) A document that accurately reproduces the contents of another document is admissible in evidence before a court in the same circumstances, and for the same purposes, as that other document, whether or not that other document still exists. (2) In determining whether a particular document accurately reproduces the contents of another, a court is not bound by the rules of evidence and — (a) may rely on its own knowledge of the nature and reliability of the processes by which the reproduction was made; (b) may make findings based on a certificate in the prescribed form signed by a person with knowledge and experience of the processes by which the reproduction was made; (c) may make findings based on a certificate in the prescribed form signed by a person who has compared the contents of both documents and found them to be identical; or (d) may act on any other basis it considers appropriate in the circumstances. (3) This section applies to a reproduction made — (a) by an instantaneous process; (b) by a process in which the contents of a document are recorded by photographic, electronic or other means, and the reproduction is subsequently produced from that record; (c) by a process prescribed for the purposes of this section; or (d) in any other way. (4) If a reproduction is made by a process referred to in subsection (3)(c), the process shall be presumed to reproduce accurately the contents of the document purportedly reproduced unless the contrary is proved. (5) If so requested by a party to the proceedings, a court shall give reasons for determining that a document is or is not an accurate reproduction. (6) A person who signs a certificate for the purposes of this section knowing it to be false or misleading in any material particular commits an indictable offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for 7 years.

END OF SECTION 73A NEW BEST EVIDENCE RULE******

WA now also is in the final process of the passage of the Electronic Transaction Bill 2001 which has across the board support and should be passed by the Upper House in the not to distant future. The Bill States: 10. Production of document (1) If, under a law of this jurisdiction, a person is required to produce a document that is in the form of paper, an article or other material, that requirement is taken to have been met if the person produces, by electronic communication or otherwise, an electronic form of the document, where — (a) having regard to all the relevant circumstances at the time the document was produced, the method of generating the electronic form of the document provided a reliable means of assuring the maintenance of the integrity of the information contained in the document; (b) at the time the document was produced, it was reasonable to expect that the information contained in the electronic form of the document would be readily accessible then and for subsequent reference; and (c) the person to whom the document is required to be produced consents to the production of an electronic form of the document. (2) If, under a law of this jurisdiction, a person is permitted to produce a document that is in the form of paper, an article or other material, then, instead of producing the document in that form, the person may produce, by electronic communication or otherwise, an electronic form of the document, where — (a) having regard to all the relevant circumstances at the time the document was produced, the method of generating the electronic form of the document provided a reliable means of assuring the maintenance of the integrity of the information contained in the document; (b) at the time the document was produced, it was reasonable to expect that the information contained in the electronic form of the document would be readily accessible then and for subsequent reference; and (c) the person to whom the document is permitted to be produced consents to the production of an electronic form of the document. (3) For the purposes of this section, the integrity of information contained in a document is maintained if, and only if, the information has remained complete and unaltered, apart from — (a) the addition of any endorsement; or (b) any immaterial change, which arises in the normal course of communication, storage or display. (4) This section does not affect the operation of any other law of this jurisdiction that makes provision for or in relation to requiring or permitting electronic forms of documents to be produced, in accordance with particular information technology requirements — (a) on a particular kind of data storage device; or (b) by a particular kind of electronic communication.

Note: Section 12 sets out exemptions from this section.

END OF SECTION 10 PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENT***************

The new updated rules of evidence and WA Electronic Transaction Bill 2001 look pretty good to me and, which would appear to allow for the scanning and then the destruction of documents and files, IF and a big IF at that if Section 73A, (2) (a) may rely on its own knowledge of the nature and reliability of the processes by which the reproduction was made can be verified. This is where our ANSI/AIIM Standard comes to the rescue for the scanning of documents and their legal admissibility.

No identified QA Process, and possible no legitimacy of the scanned images produced. The scanning process is not the only process in question here. The whole Policy, Procedure & Practice issues from the receipt of incoming correspondence to the short or long term retention as a digital image come into question. If no such processes are in place and then more importantly it is not followed to the letter on a day to day basis by all personnel, the best evidence rule may eat you alive.

Happy Scanning!

Laurie Varendorff ARMA

The Author

Laurie Varendorff, ARMA, a former RMAA Western Australia Branch president & national director, has been involved in records management and the micrographic industry for 37 years. Laurie has his own microfilm equipment sales & support organisation – Digital Microfilm Equipment – DME – and a – records & information management – RIM – consulting & training business – The Varendorff Consultancy – TVC – located near Perth, Western Australia, & has tutored & written course material in recordkeeping & archival storage & preservation for Perth’s Edith Cowan University – ECU. Phone: +618 9286 3705; mobile: +61 417 094 147; email @ Laurie Varendorff

The author, Laurie Varendorff gives permission for the redistribution or republishing of this article by individuals and non profit professional organisations without cost based on the condition that he as well as the URL of the article are recognised at the introduction of the article when redistributed or republished.

SPECIAL NOTE: Use of this article by publishers, commercial, government, or educational organisations requires a financial agreement to negotiated with Laurie as the copyright holder for this work.

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Scanning for Legal needs

Scanning for Legal needs

I had a response from a concerned person who asked how they could recover 600,000 images which were less than usable.

It is unlikely that any Quality Assurance Policies or Practices were in place to check on the quality of the images produced at the point of scanning or some time soon after scanning. Fortunately, the documents had not been destroyed. My advice was to rescan the 600,000 documents, only this time to make certain that some Quality Assurance process at the scanner was in place.

In the typical digital image management system, all incoming documents are scanned, indexing information is entered and the original paper documents are eventually destroyed. In some systems the scanned image of the document may never be examined until it is needed. Strict quality control is required to ensure the images stored are of acceptable quality and are locatable through the index.

If a scanner is not operating properly, a large number of useless images may be stored on the system. When the problem is discovered and corrected, the original documents will have to be scanned again, if they still exist. Procedures should be established so that any problems are discovered while the original documents are still available.

The quality control procedures described in US standard ANSI/AIIM MS44-1988 titled ‘Recommended Practice for Quality Control of Image Scanners,’ allow the user to make sure that the system is performing today as well as it was when originally adjusted by the manufacturer. Used on a regular basis, these procedures can assure the user that the scanner will produce digital images of sufficient quality for their intended use.

Testing systems.

How often test runs should be made depends on how much scanning will take place, and the consequences of improperly scanning documents.

The best security is provided by doing a test run before and after each batch of documents scanned. If the pre- and post-test runs are acceptable, the scanned documents will generally be acceptable. If a scanner is known to be stable, the test runs after each batch can be eliminated. In this case it may be desirable to print out and examine the last document scanned to make sure it is acceptable. Testing only at the beginning and end of each scanning shift or work day may be acceptable in some operations, but this should be the minimum testing frequency.

Frequent testing is strongly recommended because it minimises the risk of lost time or lost documents. Lack of frequent testing carries the risk of scanning documents which will be unusable, and committing non-erasable storage to these documents.

By the time a scanner problem is detected, thousands of documents may have been scanned and will have to be scanned again. A worse risk is incurred if original documents are routinely destroyed after scanning. Assuming that we are scanning to the standards, we now have the legislative issue. I note that the NSW, Victorian and National Archives of Australia guideline is to keep all long term and archive material in paper format even after scanning.

The Western Australian requirement is, to my understanding, that files and the enclosed documents with either long term or archival retention and disposal sentencing periods are required to be placed in a file folder suitably identified with the enclosed documents in folio order.

Laurie Varendorff ARMA

The Author

Laurie Varendorff, ARMA, a former RMAA Western Australia Branch president & national director, has been involved in records management and the micrographic industry for 37 years. Laurie has his own microfilm equipment sales & support organisation – Digital Microfilm Equipment – DME – and a – records & information management – RIM – consulting & training business – The Varendorff Consultancy – TVC – located near Perth, Western Australia, & has tutored & written course material in recordkeeping & archival storage & preservation for Perth’s Edith Cowan University – ECU. Phone: +618 9286 3705; mobile: +61 417 094 147; email @ Laurie Varendorff

The author, Laurie Varendorff gives permission for the redistribution or republishing of this article by individuals and non profit professional organisations without cost based on the condition that he as well as the URL of the article are recognised at the introduction of the article when redistributed or republished.

SPECIAL NOTE: Use of this article by publishers, commercial, government, or educational organisations requires a financial agreement to negotiated with Laurie as the copyright holder for this work.

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Born Digital- call in the Lawyers!

Born Digital- call in the Lawyers!

Call in the Lawyers!

Which is the original? My Microsoft word version with links to other documents, the corporate Intranet and the WWW or the paper copy sent to the recipient without all of the metadata? Welcome to 2002 when 98% or more of correspondence is generated electronically by word processing software.

But first, a history lesson!

Word Processing.

The term was first used in IBM’s marketing of the MT/ST (Magnetic Tape/Selectric Typewriter), as a “word processing” machine. It was a translation of the German word textverabeitung, coined in the late 1950s by Ulrich Steinhilper, an IBM engineer. 1*

The story of the Wang Laboratories Inc. from America is a classic example of the history of word processing. Dr. An Wang, the company founder of Chinese origin, initially enjoyed success with storage components and universal computers. Finally, in the 1970s, he helped word processors to make the breakthrough and made Wang Laboratories one of the most successful computer companies in the USA. Wang introduced its dedicated word processing system in 1976, and by 1978 it had become the leader in what was then a niche with 50,000 users. 2*

Then came the computer software revolution with the released in 1979 by Micropro International Inc., WordStar was the first commercially successful word processing software program produced for microcomputers and the best selling software program of the early eighties. 3*

In or around 1986 Microsoft entered that word processing software market with Word and a 6% market share, WordStar 13% and WordPerfect 14%. By 1997 Microsoft Word held 70% of the market, the rest of the story is now history.

Now born digital or electronic!

The question that is posed by the extensive use of born digital or electronic is, which is the legal original? Not being a legal mind, I vote for the digital or electronically created document. Others will argue that the digital or electronic version is not a legal entity as it has no signature and that only the signed printed document mailed or faxed or electronically copy sent after the signature is attached is the legal entity.

Bring on the Queens Councillors – QC’s.

What is the situation now? Federally and at least in some of the states with New South Wales, Tasmania, Queensland and Victoria, where electronic transaction Acts have been passed some 2 years ago electronic version may be the original. Other states have such as WA are still awaiting passage of their legislation. The following legislation as Acts applies nationally:

Electronic Transaction legislation

Bills of Exchange Act 1909 (Australian Federal Government); Cheques and Payment Orders Act 1986 (Australian Federal Government); Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998 (Australian Federal Government); Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Australian Federal Government); Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000 (Victoria); Electronic Transactions Act 2000 (Tasmania); Electronic Transactions Act 2000 (New South Wales); Electronic Transactions Act 2000 (South Australia); Electronic Transactions (Queensland) Act 2001 (Queensland); Electronic Transactions Act 2001 (Australian Capital Territory); Electronic Transactions Act 2003 (Western Australia) NOTE: I HAVE INSERTED THIS AS OF TODAY 2003-05-18

When one refers to the term Born Digital or Electronic in a Records Management environment we tend to restrict our vision to those documents that we create every day in a business environment e.g. Microsoft Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, emails and PowerPoint presentations. With the possible exception of the PowerPoint presentations and maybe the excel spreadsheets all are utilised in a paper environment at some stage of there distribution and access.

With electronic transactions occurring by the millions per minute, plus web pages and other Internet, W3, Extranet and Intranet activities which will never see their printing to paper we in the records management profession are struggling against the mighty and overwhelming tide of electronic activities that we are not even aware have been created, transacted and finalised let alone recorded and maintained as proof of any transaction ever occurring and for legal, moral and historical purposes.

The Western Australian Department of Industry and Technology have put together an excellent document titled “Guidelines for State Government web sites”. Details are available @ Guidelines for State Government web sites and the web page advises the following:

The Government of Western Australia has also recognised this need and has released a set of Guidelines for State Government Web Sites, (July 2002), which were approved by State Cabinet in June 2002.

I read the draft copy but have yet to set aside the time to address the final version which if the draft was any guide will be a must read by anyone locally, nationally and internationally if they have a web site, manage a web site or are legally responsible for the information posted to the world via the Internet or an Extranet or internally via an Intranet.

Another body that have realised that they have not had a good grip on the born digital environment is NARA, the USA National Archives and Records Administration who have released a 40 page document titled “Proposal for a Redesign of Federal Records Management” in July 2002 in which the observation is made that for the last several decades or so electronic records have not been managed in such a way as to preserver their content, let alone their context for the present, let alone the future as archives. Details of the document can be obtained @MEMORANDUM TO AGENCY RECORDS OFFICERS AND INFORMATION RESOURCE MANAGERS: Federal Register notices relating to electronic records

This is an enlightening document and worthy of a read and possibly a comment back to the originators requesting input.

The whole issue of the management of born digital is becoming bogged down in the whys and how’s and the standards applicable to the situation.

Why should we care?

Does it hit our bottom line if we do not do it properly?

Do we miss a turn on the Monopoly Board of reality and do not pass go, do not collect $200.00 and end up in jail?

What are the real or potential costs involved if we neglect to manage our born electronic data?

Maybe the Western Australian Government could answer this question based on a real live situation.

In March and May of 2001 two tenders were let to Diskcovery Information Management for the processing of information so that that information could be presented to the Inquiry carried out into the activities of the King Edward Memorial Hospital.

My understanding of the two tenders to a value of $1.877985 MILLION “figures obtained from the Health Department of WA web site” was to convert electronic and other data held at King Edward Memorial Hospital and with the Health Department to a format which could be used to present to the Inquiry.

I am unaware of the exact number of documents in question as I can no longer access the tender document on the WA Government web site, but I believe that the average cost per document to be around the $1.00 each.

What benefit did the King Edward Memorial Hospital and with the Health Department obtain from the expenditure of $1.877985 MILLION? Did this expenditure provide the King Edward Memorial Hospital and the Health Department with an infrastructure so that the management of electronic and other records would be managed in such a way that in the future if another inquiry were carried out that similar expenditure would be unnecessary?

I would dearly wish that to be the case, but I have my doubts.

No matter where we live in the Corporate or Government environment and we have a role that makes us responsible of information capture, creation and or dissemination internally or externally how would our organisation fare, if tomorrow it was required to present all of it physical and electronic records to a Court of Law or an Inquiry on a particular issue or a wider ranging situation?

My inclination is that we would in a similar or worse situation than that listed above. If you have any doubts have your IT people have a look at the number of emails you have stored on you system, this would include the main server plus all local hard drives. Then have a look at all word, excel, PowerPoint data and Access and other databases on the system and all local hard drives and then total the finding. Then check and see what percentage of that information is recorded in or on your records official management system.

You will either have a heart attack on the spot or go out and buy a gun to either shoot yourself or someone else in the organisation.

When I ask records managers of an organisation what percentage of the corporate information that they have under control they invariably quote me a figure of somewhere between 80 to 98% with the majority indicating the upper level. When I do an audit I get the impression [as it is difficult to be exact] that the actual percentage would be in the 50% or less under their management.

Physical documents move around the enterprise and are never seen by the records section, contracts are entered into via email and the only copy goes when the user is forced to clear his or her inbox or the IT section does it for them. The catastrophe grows with each revelation.

You get responses like “you are going to tell me that emails are records aren’t you”, yes I am. And “how would I know that an email is a Record?” My reply, the policy, procedures and practices manual in respect to the management of emails is posted on your Intranet and has been there since 1997.

The response “OH!”

We live in a wonderful world were we can receive information, images and sound from anywhere In the world instantly plus create them in return.

We have yet to appreciate the current and future value of this resource which is evidenced by the lack of investment and interest our leaders, politically and corporate place on the management of such a wonderful resource and capability.

Until records management becomes a core subject in Business Management courses at Universities and the likes of the Australian Institute of Management and for that matter the Harvard Business School we at the professional end will always struggle for the resources essential to maintain the organisation and society at large.

My belief of what records management is, and that relates to born electronic information as well is as follows:

So, what is Records Management?

It is a core business activity [and I mean business in the broadest sense] without which no organisation, however large or small, can meet its operational activities, its moral responsibilities, or can document proof of meeting it’s statutory, legal, financial or shareholder responsibilities, or provide for its history.

Records Management is the foundation stone on which all organisations are built and which, without they cannot operate effectively or efficiently. It is a, or the core business activity and not an add-on, which we are forced to implement by threat of penalties or embarrassment.

Records Management is good management practice and should be in the forefront of any executive mindset as a strategy for best practice to provide efficient, effective and cost minimisation initiatives. Without effective Records Management, inefficient and ineffective decision-making will be made and remade with mistakes repeated without a reliable decision-making information base from which to start to appropriately manage any situation. Effective Records Management will provide returns in proportion to the effectiveness of the Records Management system in place.

Records Management is not a cost centre. It is a strategic investment from which all organisations will benefit greatly.

1* Munday, Marianne Forrester. Opportunities in Word Processing. Lincolnwood, Illinois: National Textbook Company, 1985.

2* Heinz Nixdorf Museums Forum!

3* Inventors of the Modern Computer A Rising WordStar – Seymour Rubenstein & Rob Barnaby By Mary Bellis

Laurie Varendorff ARMA

The Author

Laurie Varendorff, ARMA, a former RMAA Western Australia Branch president & national director, has been involved in records management and the micrographic industry for 37 years. Laurie has his own microfilm equipment sales & support organisation – Digital Microfilm Equipment – DME – and a – records & information management – RIM – consulting & training business – The Varendorff Consultancy – TVC – located near Perth, Western Australia, & has tutored & written course material in recordkeeping & archival storage & preservation for Perth’s Edith Cowan University – ECU. Phone: +61 417 094 147; email @ Laurie Varendorff

The author, Laurie Varendorff gives permission for the redistribution or republishing of this article by individuals and non profit professional organisations without cost based on the condition that he as well as the URL of the article are recognised at the introduction of the article when redistributed or republished.

SPECIAL NOTE: Use of this article by publishers, commercial, government, or educational organisations requires a financial agreement to negotiated with Laurie as the copyright holder for this work.

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Why should we scan / image documents?

Why should we scan / image documents?

Does scanning / imaging improve efficiency?

Scanning/imaging in itself does not improve efficiency but the resultant ease of access, distribution and reduction in the mass of paper that has been scanned, plus access to the same data at the same time by multiple users locally or around the world gives this process power. Once scanned/imaged and appropriately indexed the information can be access by many of one or multiple images for a multitude of applications at the same time.

How long has scanning/imaging been with us?

Scanning/imaging is based on the principles used in the facsimile – FAX machine.

Is this a new concept?

No! Not really, Alexander Bain patented the first fax design in 1843 though it took until 1865 for an Italian, Giovanni Caselli to make the concept work.

In 1902 Dr Arthur Korn developed a fax machine with an optical scanner that allowed plain paper images to be sent. Not really the latest thing on the block.

Anyhow, fast forward to 2005 and we now have high speed scanning/imaging devices with a scan speed of up to 230 sheets (460 pages duplex) of A4 = approximately US – A SIZE 8.5 X 11 inches per minute. Not bad throughput without paper jams or misfeeds, or so it is claimed by ScaMax with full details available @ SCAMAX® Document Scanners

Enough for GRUNT, how would I get 230 sheets of paper ready for scanning/imaging so I can get the throughput of 13,800 sheets of paper per hour out of the scanner? And herein lies the dilemma. The actual scanning/imaging is the easy part. The hard part is preparation e.g. getting the documents ready to scan, unfolding, removing staples etc and then sorting it in some limited way so as to gain the greatest degree of efficiency possible. Some of the tricks are to use barcodes before scanning, and or separation sheets to separate each document, file or batch of files. There are other smarts to obtaining the maximum efficiency available. Once we get the scanning/imaging completed we need to index the digital images created, be they .TIFF, .PDF or some other file format. Indexing is a big overhead and the smarter we can do the job the greater efficiency we can obtain. This is not the place to go into details but a number of options are available.

Now that we have the incoming, outgoing or backlog of paper documents be they 3 X 5 inch index cards up to A0 DIN @ 841 x 1189 mm or US – E @ 34 x 44 inch size drawings scanned/imaged, what next?

Now comes the best part where we reap the benefit of our toil.

As far back as 2000 I have been told that I was controversial by making the following statement – If an organisation is not scanning/imaging incoming documentation at the point of entry to the organisation they are derelict in their duty. This statement really gets people going, but I do believe it to be a truism in that the efficiency of multiple access, reduction in space, and access irrespective of the tyranny of distance and the potential to apply workflow (if appropriate) is something organisations should take by the horns and run with as a matter of duty and an almost life and death scenario in these days of increased competitiveness and need to get the most bang for the buck or do more with less at every level of an organisation.

If you have not considered scanning/imaging as offering potential areas of improved efficiency and cost savings please take another look. You may be surprised and hopefully you may find more dollars in your pocket after implementation of a scanning/imaging application than before the implementation of the system.

Happy scanning/imaging!

Laurie Varendorff ARMA

The Author

Laurie Varendorff, ARMA, a former RMAA Western Australia Branch president & national director, has been involved in records management and the micrographic industry for 37 years. Laurie has his own microfilm equipment sales & support organisation – Digital Microfilm Equipment – DME – and a – records & information management – RIM – consulting & training business – The Varendorff Consultancy – TVC – located near Perth, Western Australia, & has tutored & written course material in recordkeeping & archival storage & preservation for Perth’s Edith Cowan University – ECU. Phone: +618 9286 3705; mobile: +61 417 094 147; email @ Laurie Varendorff

The author, Laurie Varendorff of the Varendorff Records Management Consultancy – TVC – Helping clients manage their e-World gives permission for the redistribution or republishing of this article by individuals and non profit professional organisations without cost based on the condition that he as well as the URL of the article are recognised at the introduction of the article when redistributed or republished.

SPECIAL NOTE: Use of this article by publishers, commercial, government, or educational organisations requires a financial agreement to be negotiated with Laurie as the copyright holder for this work.

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Proofing of Scanned-Imaged Documentation of all sizes – A hypothetical question: Do we need to Quality Assure – QA every document scanned in a scanning / imaging process?

Proofing of Scanned-Imaged Documentation of all sizes

A hypothetical question:

Do we need to Quality Assure – QA every document scanned in a scanning / imaging process?

And the answer is –it depends!

 

It depends on what? Quality Assurance – QA of the process but not necessarily the individual document!

As an internal or external scanning/imaging provider, do we carry out the Standards for the Quality Assurance – QA of our scanners as defined in Recommended Practice for Quality Control of Image Scanners Document Number: ANSI/AIIM MS44-1988 ( Revised in 1993 )?

If we follow this standard to the word then the QA required for the checking of each and every document scanned may be minimised to 50% of documents or 10% or 5% or 1% or event less.

Why?

Because the standard provides us with a degree of a blanket QA process for all documents scanned.

The USA Standard ANSI/AIIM MS44-1988 titled “Recommended Practice for Quality Control of Image Scanners” states the following, along with many other important criteria in nine sections. 4.2;

Why do we need Quality Control?

In the typical digital image management system, all incoming documents are scanned, indexing information is entered, and the original paper documents are eventually destroyed. In some systems the scanned image of the document may never be examined until it is needed. Strict quality control is required to assure that the images stored are of acceptable quality and are locatable by way of the index.

If a scanner is not operating properly, a large number of useless images may be stored on the system. When the problem is discovered and corrected, the original documents will have to be scanned again ( if in fact they still exist ). Procedures should be established so that any problems are discovered while the original documents are still available.

The quality control procedures described in this document ( USA Standard ANSI/AIIM MS44-1988 ) allow the user to make sure that the system is performing today as well as it was when originally adjusted by the manufacturer. Used on a regular basis, these procedures can assure the user that the scanner will produce digital images of sufficient quality for their intended use.

Enough said:

I cannot, for ethical and copyright reasons provide you with the whole of the Standard. Full details on the ANSI-AIIM Standard MS44-1988 [ REVISED 1993 ] is available online and available for purchase to download @ Recommended Practice for Quality Control of Image Scanners Document Number: ANSI/AIIM MS44-1988 ( R1993 ) titled – Recommended Practice for Quality Control of Image Scanners for $39.00 USD.

An Australian case study:

In the early 1990’s a large engineering organisation in Australia needed to digitize all of its hundreds of thousands of engineering drawings dating back to the turn of the century to a .TIFF file format due to a reorganisation of its operations and the need to have the data available online. The only full holding of the drawings were held in 35 mm microfilm aperture cards.

Solution:

To scan the total holding of drawings held in 35 mm format to digital images in a .TIFF file format and to make the data available online 24 / 7 – ( 24 hours per day – 7 days per week ).

Major Issues:

Due to the variable nature of the hand drawn ( most drawings were produced manually prior to the introduction of CAD – Computer Aided Drafting) engineering drawings ( and you think that the scanning/imaging and QA process involved with general hand written documentation is a challenge ) a 100% Quality Assurance – QA process was implemented.

Process:

Initially FIVE HUNDRED – 500 aperture cards were scanned ( without operator involvement ) overnight. In the morning FIVE 5 QA personnel loaded the resultant .TIFF file images onto their fully featured CAD stations and viewed each drawing for clarity and ease of use by the end user. Over a period of time it was found that the number of rejected images requiring re-scanning was less that half of one 1% or less than FIVE – 5 drawings per 500 scanned each night.

Outcome or Result:

The team of five QA personnel were disbanded and the five fully featured CAD stations were reallocated to other duties. The scanning/imaging group then advised its online clients that if they found a drawing image that was less then the quality they required then the scanning/imaging group would rescan the offending 35 mm aperture card on a one off basis ( with that ability to try various settings of Dots Per Inch – DPI, contrast and brightness etc ) and to provide the highest possible quality digital image from what was usually a poor quality original paper copy rather than a fault of the 35 mm aperture card filming or scanning/imaging process.

It depends:

In this particular situation they applied the exception rule and as all aperture cards were retained in that format and with a number of copies available for rescanning on an as needed basis this solution was a desirable, acceptable and a highly cost saving process. Five personnel were allocated other related duties and five high cost CAD workstations were made available for other drafting tasks.

A WIN – WIN situation for all!

Could this QA environment as detailed above be replicated in a general A4 = A and A3 = B size USA general document scanning/imaging environment?

Well. IT DEPENDS!

As they SAY: It is a matter of horses for courses.

Laurie Varendorff ARMA

The Author

Laurie Varendorff, ARMA, a former RMAA Western Australia Branch president & national director, has been involved in records management and the micrographic industry for 40 years.

Laurie has his own microfilm equipment sales & support organisation – Digital Microfilm Equipment – DME – and a – records & information management – RIM – consulting & training business – The Varendorff Consultancy – TVC – located near Perth, Western Australia, & has tutored & written course material in recordkeeping & archival storage & preservation for Perth’s Edith Cowan University – ECU.

You can contact Laurie Varendorff @ email @ Laurie Varendorff ARMA; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147; Fax : Australia @ 08 9417 5981 – International @ +618 9417 5981 at Digital Microfilm Equipment – DME.

The author, Laurie Varendorff gives permission for the redistribution or republishing of this article by individuals and non-profit professional organisations without cost based on the condition that he as well as the URL of the article are recognised at the introduction of the article when redistributed or republished.

SPECIAL NOTE: Use of this article by publishers, commercial, government, or educational organisations requires a financial agreement to be negotiated with Laurie as the copyright holder for this work.

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DS & ME – COLOUR Photographically Produced Scanner Resolution Test Targets Approximately A3 DIN in size @ 297 mm wide x 430 mm long

DS & ME – COLOUR Photographically Produced Scanner  Resolution Test Targets Approximately A3 DIN in size @ 297 mm wide x 430 mm long

 

3. SMA SCAN MASTER model A1 Sample IA - S2N A3 Test Target Scans - 300 DPI @ 51.5 MB

In its original Uncompressed .TIFF format this image scanned on the  SMA model SCAN MASTER 1 – A1 Scanner of a Sample image of an Image Access S2N – A3 size Test Target was scanned @ 300 DPI – Dots Per Inch creating a  51.5 MB Size File.

SPECIAL NOTE: This image above is a Compressed .JPG File which is now compressed down to 2.12 MB in size which by the Lossy Compression Nature of .JPG  does not truly represent the Uncompressed .TIFF format Scanned Image produced from the  SMA model SCAN MASTER 1 – A1 Scanner @ 300 DPI – Dots Per Inch.

5. SMA model SCAN MASTER 1 Sample IA - S2N A3 Test Target Scans - 600 DPI @ 206 MB

In its original Uncompressed .TIFF format this image scanned on the  SMA model SCAN MASTER 1 – A1 Scanner of a Sample image of an Image Access S2N – A3 size Test Target was scanned @ 600 DPI – Dots Per Inch creating a  206 MB Size File.

SPECIAL NOTE: This image above is a Compressed .JPG File which is now compressed down to 7.8 MB in size which by the Lossy Compression Nature of .JPG  does not truly represent the Uncompressed .TIFF format Scanned Image produced from the  SMA model SCAN MASTER 1 – A1 Scanner @ 600 DPI – Dots Per Inch .

Contact Laurie Varendorff via email @ Laurie Varendorff ARMA; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 1470417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147+61 417 094 147 at Digital  Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME for your COLOUR Photographically Produced Scanner  Resolution Test Targets Approximately A3 DIN in size @ 297 x 430 mm

 

Book & Large Format Fragile Document Scanners for Cultural Heritage, Archives, Libraries, Universities, Mapping, Quality Control, Fine-Art, Decor & Professional Cartography applications, News

2016-MAY: DS & ME in conjunction with Micrographic Engineering Services – MES of Sydney & Canberra wish to announce the successful installation of TWO- SMA ScanMaster Scanners plus a QIDENUS – ROBOTIC Scanner in the ACT

2016-MAY:

DS & ME in conjunction  with Micrographic Engineering Services – MES of Sydney & Canberra wish to announce the successful installation of TWO Book Scanners 1. The SMA  model ScanMaster 2 = A2+ Scanner plus 2. A QIDENUS model ROBOTIC FULLY- Automatic Book Scanner in the ACT.

2016-APRIL: 

DS & ME in conjunction  with Micrographic Engineering Services – MES of Sydney & Canberra has installed an SMA model SCAN MASTER 1 – A1+ Size Digital Book & Large Format Fragile Document Scanner for the Australian War Memorial – AWM located in Canberra ACT via our Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area + ACT – Authorised Reseller – David Manche of Micrographic Engineering Services – MES.

Full details on the SMA ScanMaster Range of Scanner for the scanning of Books & Large Format Drawings, Maps, Plans & Fragile Documents are available online at the DS & ME webpage titled The DS & ME SMA Range of SCAN MASTER Scanner – with NINE-9 SMA MASTER RANGE OF BOOK & LARGE FORMAT FLATBED SCANNERS INSTALLED IN THIS REGION – now with the NEW V3D which stands for VISUAL 3D = 3D LIKE Scanning Feature Imaging for Document, Book, Drawing, Map, Plans from A 3 to A 0 + in Size

2016-MAY:

DS & ME in conjunction  with Micrographic Engineering Services – MES of Sydney & Canberra has installed TWO – 2 – A2 Size Digital Book Scanners for The National Library Australia – NLA located in Canberra ACT via our Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area + ACT – Authorised Reseller – David Manche of Micrographic Engineering Services – MES.

ONE – 1 SMA model SCAN MASTER 2 – A2+ Size Digital Book & Large Format Fragile Document Scanner

Full details on the SMA ScanMaster Range of Scanner for the scanning of Books & Large Format Drawings, Maps, Plans & Fragile Documents are available online at the DS & ME webpage titled The DS & ME SMA Range of SCAN MASTER Scanner – with NINE-9 SMA MASTER RANGE OF BOOK & LARGE FORMAT FLATBED SCANNERS INSTALLED IN THIS REGION – now with the NEW V3D which stands for VISUAL 3D = 3D LIKE Scanning Feature Imaging for Document, Book, Drawing, Map, Plans from A 3 to A 0 + in Size

ONE – 1 QIDENUS model ROBOTIC 4 – A2+ Size Fully-Automated Digital Book Scanner

Full details on the QIDENUS model ROBOTIC 4 – A2+ Size Fully Automated Digital Book Scanner  for the scanning of Books & Fragile Documents are available online at the DS & ME webpage titled The DS & ME – QIDENUS Book Scan 4.0 models of the ROBOTIC Automatic & MASTERED Semi-Automatic Book Scanning Systems

Since April 2004 Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME has been supplying its Clients located across Australia, New Zealand, PNG & Oceania with the Best of Breed Solutions in both Micrographic & Book plus Large Format Fragile Document Flatbed Scanners to meet our Client specific & individual requirements.

DS & ME only survives & prospers based on it clients belief in the level of the actuality of the professional services provided plus the continuing provision of a superior level of equipment quality with unrivalled reliability plus the provision of an ongoing quality of service & support by itself plus DS & ME’s  TWELEVE – 12 Authorised Resellers / Business Partners / Technical Service Agents to its client base which extends back FORTY ONE – 41 years in this industry.

Many of  DS & ME’s clients have returned AGAIN & AGAIN to purchase additional units of Micrographic & or Book & Large Format Flatbed Scanners from us since 2004.

For any book, drawing, map or plan plus archival document or fragile material no matter the size – e.g. less than A 5 = 148 x 210 mm = ( 5.83 x 8.27 inches ) or up to Double A 0 Plus = 2,000 x 1,210 mm = ( 78.7 x 47.64 inches ) – which requires Scanning, Digitising = Digitizing & or Imaging for your Digitisation Projects, no matter how large or small then contact Laurie Varendorff @ email @ Laurie Varendorff ARMA; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147 at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME.

Laurie will be able to advise if DS & ME has the specialised equipment available for the Scanning, Digitising, & or Imaging from a minimum size of A 6 = 148 mm in width by 105 mm in height up to a maximum size of over Double A 0 = 1189 mm plus in width by 841 mm plus in height for books or Fragile Document/s, Map/s, Plan/s or Engineering, Architectural plus other types of Drawing/s required to meet a prospective client’s individual requirements.

Clients

2016 MAY: Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME has installed TWO-2 A2 Size Digital Book & Large Format Fragile Document Scanners with the National Library Australia – NLA located in Canberra ACT via our Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area + ACT – Business Partner – David Manche of Micrographic Engineering Services – MES.

Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME has installed TWO-2 A2 Size Digital Book & Large Format Fragile Document Scanners with the National Library Australia – NLA located in Canberra ACT via our Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area + ACT – Business Partner – David Manche of Micrographic Engineering Services – MES.

 
SMA SCAN MASTER model 2 Scanner with a scanning range up to A2+ @ 635 x 450 mm = 25 x 18.5 inches in size

Full details available online @ A2 Book Scanner SCAN MASTER 2

The A2 book scanner that handles the big boys!

The SCAN MASTER 2 is a special A2 book scanner. It was designed for applications that require an extremely high optical resolution and where the books are very thick. With its 35 cm motorized book cradle the SCAN MASTER 2 can handle books that other A2 book scanners are unable to cope with. Operating the SMA SCAN MASTER 2 A2 book scanner is easy and convenient. Simply place the book and hit the scan button. The rest of the process is fully automatic. All the operator must do is to flip the page and release the scan. All SMA scanners are equipped with a special LED light illuminator that does not produce any ultraviolet or infrared radiation. Harmless and uniform illumination is guaranteed. The illuminator of all SMA scanners is located inside the scan head and is simply moved across the original. As a result, all SMA book scanners can be operated independent from ambient light and do not irritate the operator ‘s eyes.

The SCAN MASTER A2 book scanner comes with V3D Technology – a new scanning technology which allows users to scan many diverse types of originals. It offers the capability of digitizing structured surfaces such as wood, rubber, plastic, fabrics, carpet and many more types of material. Finally, light reflecting items such as coins, seals, metal prints and silver or Gold coated originals can be captured at the highest quality. V3D technology presents new opportunities as it can be applied to materials outside the normal archive and library world. V3D stands for VISUAL 3D. It is a newly designed scanning technology that produces results that look like 3D. The process is based on different lighting scenarios where the same area is being captured with several different lighting scenarios on the fly. The software then combines the separate images into one image. As a result, V3D images offer perfect reproductions of any structured surface. In addition, it increases the depth of field significantly. This approach is unique and raises the outstanding image quality of SMA scanners to another level. The V3D function can be disabled and regular 2D scanning can be performed.

For any book, drawing, map or plan plus archival document or fragile material no matter the size – e.g. less than A 5 = 148 x 210 mm = ( 5.83 x 8.27 inches ) or up to Double A 0 Plus = 2,000 x 1,210 mm = ( 78.7 x 47.64 inches ) – which requires Scanning, Digitising = Digitizing & or Imaging for your Digitisation Projects, no matter how large or small then contact Laurie Varendorff @ email @ Laurie Varendorff ARMA; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147 at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME.

Laurie will be able to advise if DS & ME has the specialised equipment available for the Scanning, Digitising, & or Imaging from a minimum size of A 6 = 148 mm in width by 105 mm in height up to a maximum size of over Double A 0 = 1189 mm plus in width by 841 mm plus in height for books or Fragile Document/s, Map/s, Plan/s or Engineering, Architectural plus other types of Drawing/s required to meet a prospective client’s individual requirements.

For any form of microfilm aperture card, jacket, microfiche, microfilm – 16 / 35 mm Roll, micrographic & microform requirements, no matter how small or complex, please contact us via the Contact Us @ DS & ME facility at this website or email Laurie Varendorff at – Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME – Email: Laurie Varendorff & we will do everything in our power to fulfil your requirements.

For Further Assistance? If you require details on the range of Digital Microfilm Reader – Viewer – Scanner – Printers available in the Australian – New Zealand – & Oceania Region or any of DS & ME’s extensive range of Microfilm or Book & Large Format Fragile Document Scanners on any the products or services listed on this website or require a quotation you can send an e-mail, or phone Laurie Varendorff via email @ Laurie Varendorff; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147

Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME for All Things Book & Fragile Archival Document plus Micrographic Scanning, Digitising & Imaging services the Australian – New Zealand – Papua New Guinea & Oceania Market which includes all states & territories of Australia including Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, the Northern Territory plus New Zealand – NZ  plus surrounding areas in Oceania where our Business Partners provide us with the authority to promote, install & to provide ongoing technical support for their nominated equipment range.

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DS & ME – BLACK on WHITE Photographically Produced Scanner Resolution Test Targets

DS & ME – BLACK on WHITE Photographically Produced Scanner Resolution Test Targets

BLACK on WHITE Photographically Produced Resolution Calibration Test Target/s – Chart/s – Pattern/s – Image/s for Scanning – Imaging Quality Assurance Calibration & Testing, legal & statutory compliance & peace of mind.

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Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME are the official Australian Distributors for the A&P International range of BLACK on WHITE Photographically Produced Resolution Calibration Test Target/s – Chart/s – Pattern/s – Image/s for general & specialised Scanners – Imagers.

No matter what size of equipment you have installed we can provide Resolution Calibration Test Target/s – Chart/s – Pattern/s – Image/s ranging in size from as small as 89 X 102 mm to as large as 812 X 1219 mm. Standard Resolution Calibration Test Target/s – Chart/s – Pattern/s – Image/s in the approximate DIN sizes of A4 – A3 – A2 – A1 – A0 are also available as stock items ex our USA production centre.

Any organisation or end user who wishes to meet Quality Assurance, Archival and possibly Legally Admissible images of scanned – imaged information will undoubtedly want to guarantee that the images produced meet these exacting standards and to have the recorded data to prove that the equipment utilised meet these standards by testing via the use of Resolution Calibration Test Target/s – Chart/s – Pattern/s – Image/s to meet designated International Standards.

Any organisation subcontracting work that has a requirement to meet any of the above would be placing themselves in a potential position of non compliance if they do not stipulate in their Requests for Quotation or Tender – RFQ or RFT documentation a clause stipulating that work subcontracted or outsourced meets these International Scanning – Imaging Standards.

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The State Records Office of Western Australia’s – General Disposal Authority for Source Records – RD 2009027 – Published July 2009 has the following requirements for the Calibration of general document scanning equipment @ The State Records Office of Western Australia’s – General Disposal Authority for Source Records – RD 2009027 – Published July 2009.

Calibration of equipment

All equipment is calibrated in accordance with relevant international standards and calibration checks are undertaken at regular intervals, such as monthly or annually, depending on the quantity of digitization undertaken. A master calibration target should be maintained for the life of the digitization equipment, and calibration checks should be measured against this target by a second person.

SPECIAL NOTE:

The BLACK on WHITE Photographically Produced Resolution Calibration Test Target/s – Chart/s – Pattern/s – Image/s for Scanning – Imaging Quality Assurance Calibration & Testing, legal & statutory compliance & peace of mind from the Varendorff Records Management Consultancy – TVC – meet or exceed the requirements for the Calibration of Scanning Equipment as set down in the State Records Office of Western Australia’s – General Disposal Authority for Source Records – RD 2009027 – Published July 2009.

A&P Scanner BLACK on WHITE Photographically Produced Resolution Calibration Test Target/s – Chart/s – Pattern/s – Image/s No matter what size of equipment you have installed we can provide Resolution Calibration Test Target/s – Chart/s – Pattern/s – Image/s ranging in size from as small as 89 X 102 mm to as large as 812 X 1219 mm.

Standard BLACK on WHITE Photographically Produced Resolution Calibration Test Target/s – Chart/s – Pattern/s – Image/s in the approximate DIN sizes of A4 – A3 – A2 – A1 – A0 are also available as stock items ex our USA production centre. Any organisation or end user who wishes to meet Quality Assurance, Archival and possibly Legally Admissible images of scanned – imaged information will undoubtedly want to guarantee that the images produced meet these exacting standards and to have the recorded data to prove that the equipment utilised meet these standards by testing via the use of Resolution Calibration Test Target/s – Chart/s – Pattern/s – Image/s to meet designated International Standards.

Full details on the ANSI-AIIM Standard MS44-1988 [REVISED 1993] titled “Recommended Practice for Quality Control of Image Scanners” is available online @ Recommended Practice for Quality Control of Image Scanners Document Number: ANSI/AIIM MS44-1988 ( R1993 ) titled “Recommended Practice for Quality Control of Image Scanners”.

A&P BLACK on WHITE Photographically Produced Scanner Resolution Calibration Test Target/s – Chart/s – Pattern/s – Image/s – Quality Control History Thirty years ago back in the 1970’s A & P International entered the Microfilm Resolution field with an array of some 22 distinct photographically produced Resolution Calibration Test Target/s – Chart/s – Pattern/s – Image/s. All our Microfilm Resolution Calibration Test Target/s – Chart/s – Pattern/s – Image/s meet or exceeded the industry standards of NIST 1010a, ANSI/ISO, AIIM & supporting ARMA’s policies.

Happily A & P International exposure is worldwide both directly and via its dealer network. Through the years a number of A & P International’s standards qualities Resolution Calibration Test Target/s – Chart/s – Pattern/s – Image/s have been tailored for specific manufacturer’s cameras e.g. Kodak, Minolta & Zeutschel, to name a few. More recently, Scanner Resolution Calibration Test Target/s – Chart/s – Pattern/s – Image/s have been brought to the attention of scanner users due to Legal requirements.

A & P International’s PM-189 Scanner Resolution Calibration Test Target/s – Chart/s – Pattern/s – Image/s operate within a range of 50 to 2,500 Dots per Inch – DPI for use with facsimile machines and digital image scanning systems.

A & P International’s PM-189 Scanner Resolution Test Target – Chart is a photographically produced target – chart with a 95% reflectance. The PM-189T Scanner Resolution Test Target – Chart is a photographically produced transmission film positive on transparent film @ .004 mil in thickness.

Sizes range from 8.5 x 11 inch or American A size = approximately A4 DIN size and up to 36 x 48 inch or American E size = approximately A0 DIN size. The flawless way to convert scanned images (  for verifiable Quality Control ) for acceptable archival longevity is to capture the PM-189 image from the document-run and transfer it to ( 16 or 35 mm microfilm ) via an Archive Writer which are available from a number of manufacturers!

A & P International’s standard PM-189 ( A-size ) 8.5 x 11 inch = approximately A4 DIN size Scanner Resolution Test Target – Chart contains Highly Improved versions of all resolution images specified in ANSI/AIIM MS44-1988 (Updated 1993) Standard.

PM-189 Scanner Resolution Test Target – Chart users find quality and consistency have become true bench-marks for measuring the performance ( & change in performance ) of scanners, monitor displays and printers.

Years ago the Rochester ( USA ) Institute of Technology – RIT sold a Process Ink Gamut Chart but ceased it distribution. A & P International recently secured exclusive rights to print the 8.5×11 inch = approximately A4 DIN size RIT chart. A & P International now provides this Colour Chart free of charge with all PM-189 Scanner Resolution Test Target – Chart orders!

WHY USE SCANNER RESOLUTION CALIBRATION TEST TARGETS?

A Preface to PM-189, PM-189T AND PM-189II SCANNER RESOLUTION CALIBRATION TEST TARGETS

The purpose of an imaging test chart associated with any image transfer system is to give the user the ability to measure the image transfer quality in terms of numbers, which is necessary in order to eliminate wide differences of quality assessment that may result from subjective evaluations. This is true whether the image transfer system is lenses, television, facsimile, copy machines, or digital document storage.

The PM- 189 and PM-189T test charts are designed as standard measuring tools that give a user that capability. The PM-189 and PM-189T give the user the ability to measure in lines per inch. The image resolution that results from a scanner with a certain dots per inch (d.p.i.) scanning specification. These test targets are applicable for use on all type image scanner systems that operate within a range of 50 d.p.i. to 2500 d.p.i.; examples are facsimile machines and digital image storage systems.

The PM-189 and PM-189T test targets exceed all the black and white specifications as recommended by AIIM in their MS44-1988 proposal except as explained in the following:

1. Because it is nearly impossible to maintain consistent gray scale levels at the same time that high resolution images are maintained on the same paper, we elected to keep the high resolution precision as reflected in all characters and patterns on the PM-189 and provide as an option, a 37 step paste-on density scale. The PM-189D designates a PM-189 test chart with the gray scale add-on. 

2. The examples of typewriter characters, hand writing, different size type characters, and different size mesh half tones are photographic reproductions instead of printed reproductions. The photographic reproductions were purposely used because we believe that a good reference standard should incorporate the sharpest images possible, which would not be the case with printed material. The photographic process, in this case, also assures identical patterns from one test target to the next, which is an important consideration in any standard reference.

The quality and consistency from one test chart to the next is guaranteed by the individual inspection that is given to each target.

Each target is certified by a live signature, which attests to the inspection and guarantee.

In addition, the live signature makes it readily apparent to the users whether they have an original chart or an inferior copy. We believe the users will find the PM-189 and PM-189T targets to be true “bench marks” for measuring the performance and changes in performance of their scanner, monitor display, and printer.

It is these precision measuring tools that other targets will be compared against.

For any book, drawing, map or plan plus archival document or fragile material no matter the size – e.g. less than A 5 = 148 x 210 mm = ( 5.83 x 8.27 inches ) or up to Double A 0 Plus = 2,000 x 1,210 mm = ( 78.7 x 47.64 inches ) – which requires Scanning, Digitising = Digitizing & or Imaging for your Digitisation Projects, no matter how large or small then contact Laurie Varendorff @ email @ Laurie Varendorff ARMA; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147 at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME.

Laurie will be able to advise if DS & ME has the specialised equipment available for the Scanning, Digitising, & or Imaging from a minimum size of A 6 = 148 mm in width by 105 mm in height up to a maximum size of over Double A 0 = 1189 mm plus in width by 841 mm plus in height for books or Fragile Document/s, Map/s, Plan/s or Engineering, Architectural plus other types of Drawing/s required to meet a prospective client’s individual requirements.

For Further Assistance? If you require details on the range of Digital Microfilm Reader – Viewer – Scanner – Printers available in the Australian – New Zealand – & Oceania Region or any of DS & ME’s extensive range of Microfilm or Book & Large Format Fragile Document Scanners on any the products or services listed on this website or require a quotation you can send an e-mail, or phone Laurie Varendorff via email @ Laurie Varendorff; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147

Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME for All Things Micrographic plus Book & fragile Archival Document Scanning, Digitising & Imaging services the Australian – New Zealand – Papua New Guinea & Oceania Market which includes all states & territories of Australia including Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, the Northern Territory plus New Zealand – NZ  plus surrounding areas in Oceania where our Business Partners provide us with the authority to promote, install & to provide ongoing technical support for their nominated equipment range.

Microfilm Equipment, Products

SunRise Imaging Inc: DS & ME SunRise Apollo plus Apollo HS 3-in-1 Micrographic Scanners

The SunRise Imaging Inc.’s, Apollo plus the Apollo model HS = HIGH SPEED 3-in-1 Microfilm Scanners are the fastest production modular microfilm scanners.

SunRise model HA 3 in 1 Modular Micrographic Scanner - ROLL FILM

The SunRise Apollo or the  Apollo model HS = HIGH SPEED 3-in-1 Microfilm Scanner with a 16/35mm ROLL FILM HEAD

You may care to download the SUNRISE Apollo HS Four Page Hardware-Software Specs

The SunRise Apollo plus the Apollo model HS = HIGH SPEED 3-in-1 Microfilm Scanners utilizes a solid base chassis, but with faster electronics and PC.

The SunRise Apollo model HS = HIGH SPEED 3-in-1 Microfilm Scanner also includes the SunRise Scanflo software application and virtual scan mode.

The SunRise Apollo model HS = HIGH SPEED 3-in-1 Microfilm Scanner has an improved LED lighting system, and a faster CCD line camera, for faster scanning, with ultra-clear, sharp images.

These NEW Features allow the SunRise Apollo plus the Apollo model HS = HIGH SPEED 3-in-1 Microfilm Scanner to take on the largest of scanning application that require the scanner to be able to meet demanding high speed 24 hours a day / 7 days a week volume scanning applications.

The SunRise Imaging Inc.’s, hallmark Apollo plus the Apollo HS = HIGH SPEED 3-in-1 modular scanner concept saves cost by separating the film transport system from the base scanner system.

Large enterprises have pools of bases and different film format modules to meet project demands whereas Small businesses start with a base and one module, and later add modules.

CLICK HERE to go to the SunRise Imaging, Inc. Apollo plus Apollo HS 3-in-1 Microfilm Scanner Product Information Webpage

In keeping with it tradition since 1991, SunRise continues to lead the microfilm industry with new technology. The SunRise Imaging 3-in-1 scanners, Apollo and Apollo HS, include ScanFlo Premier our powerful new application, and ScanFlo Professional our classic scan application that SunRise users are familiar with.

Both the Apollo and the Apollo HS take advantage of the new features in scanner hardware and Windows operating system. Apollo runs on Microsoft® Windows® 7 Ultimate operating system.

The new Premier graphic display interface is easier to use than ever before. The microfilm screen views are larger taking advantage of the 1920 x 1080 resolution available on today’s big 24″ screens.

The SunRise 3-in-1 scanning system consists of a Base Unit which includes: computer, software, scanner controls, camera and light source, and

1. a Rollfilm,

2. Microfiche / Jacket or

3. Auto Feed Aperture Card Module

to transport the film for the type of microfilm to be scanned.

These individual application  Modular designs lowers cost, and preserves your investment over time.

SunRise Imaging Inc. offer upgrades from older base models to the LATEST & GREATEST Apollo Scanner Configuration..

SunRise model HA 3 in 1 Modular Micrographic Scanner - ROLL FILM

SunRise 16-35mm ROLL FILM Module

The SunRise Apollo or the  Apollo model HS = HIGH SPEED 3-in-1 Microfilm Scanner with a 16/35mm ROLL FILM HEAD

You may care to download a brochure of the SUNRISE Apollo HS MF SCANNER with a 16/35mm ROLL FILM HEAD

SunRise model HA 3 in 1 Modular Micrographic Scanner - MICROFICHE

SunRise 16-35mm MICROFICHE Module

The SunRise Apollo or the Apollo model HS = HIGH SPEED 3-in-1 Microfilm Scanner with a MICROFICHE / JACKET HEAD

You may care to download a brochure of the SUNRISE Apollo HS MF SCANNER with a  MICROFICHE / JACKET HEAD 

SunRise model HA 3 in 1 Modular Micrographic Scanner - APERTURE CARD

SunRise APERTURE CARD ModuleThe SunRise Apollo or the Apollo model HS = HIGH SPEED 3-in-1 Microfilm Scanner with an APERTURE CARD  HEAD

You may care to download a brochure of the SUNRISE Apollo HS MF SCANNER with an APERTURE CARD HEAD

2020-AUGUST:

Across Australia – New Zealand – Papua New Guinea & Oceania – DS & ME now have in excess of FIVE HUNDRED – 500 INSTALLATIONS of On-Demand Walk-up Digital Microfilm Reader, Viewer, Scanner & Printers with the ability to Read, View, Scan, and Print from 16 / 35 mm Roll Microfilm, Microfiche, 35 mm Aperture Cards for Engineering, Architectural plus any other type of Drawing/s, Map/s & Plan/s – either negative or positive, plus Micro Opaque/s – e.g. Microcard/s or Microprint/s.

USAGE TIPS : To search for a term or details on this webpage press the “CTRL” and the “F” keys – at the same time; then type in the term or details you are searching for in the Find: search window box. If the term or details are located on this webpage you will be taken directly to the first occurrence of your searched term or details. You can then navigate to additional occurrences of the term or details ( if they exist ) by clicking on the Next Button.

For any form of microfilm aperture card, jacket, microfiche, microfilm – 16 / 35 mm Roll, micrographic & microform requirements, no matter how small or complex, please contact us via the Contact Us @ DS & ME facility at this website or email Laurie Varendorff at  – Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME – Email: Laurie Varendorff & we will do everything in our power to fulfil your requirements.

For any book, drawing, map or plan plus archival document or fragile material no matter the size – e.g. less than A 5 = 148 x 210 mm = ( 5.83 x 8.27 inches ) or up to Double A 0 Plus = 2,000 x 1,210 mm = ( 78.7 x 47.64 inches ) – which requires Scanning, Digitising = Digitizing & or Imaging for your Digitisation Projects, no matter how large or small then contact Laurie Varendorff @ email @ Laurie Varendorff ARMA; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147 at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME.

Laurie will be able to advise if DS & ME has the specialised equipment available for the Scanning, Digitising, & or Imaging from a minimum size of A 6 = 148 mm in width by 105 mm in height up to a maximum size of over Double A 0 = 1189 mm plus in width by 841 mm plus in height for books or Fragile Document/s, Map/s, Plan/s or Engineering, Architectural plus other types of Drawing/s required to meet a prospective client’s individual requirements.

For Further Assistance? If you require details on the range of Digital Microfilm Reader – Viewer – Scanner – Printers available in the Australian – New Zealand – & Oceania Region or any of DS & ME’s extensive range of Microfilm or Book & Large Format Fragile Document Scanners on any the products or services listed on this website or require a quotation you can send an e-mail, or phone Laurie Varendorff via email @ Laurie Varendorff; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147

Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME for All Things Micrographic plus Book & fragile Archival Document Scanning, Digitising & Imaging services the Australian – New Zealand – Papua New Guinea & Oceania Market which includes all states & territories of Australia including Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, the Northern Territory plus New Zealand – NZ  plus surrounding areas in Oceania where our Business Partners provide us with the authority to promote, install & to provide ongoing technical support for their nominated equipment range.

News

2016-APRIL 28th: SunRise Imaging Inc. welcomes industry veteran Daniel Lawrence ( Laurie ) Varendorff to the Global Sunrise Sales Team as the Regional Reseller for Australian, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea & the Oceania market.

SunRise Welcomes Regional Reseller in the Australia / New Zealand Market

SunRise Imaging Inc. welcomes industry veteran Daniel  Lawrence ( Laurie ) Varendorff @  Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME to the Global Sunrise Sales Team as the Regional Reseller for the Australian, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea & the Oceania market. Laurie Varendorff will be acquiring new customers in the region and working closely with existing customers on their use of the SunRise Range of Professional High Volume Digital Scanners for 16 / 35 mm Roll Microfilm –  Microfiche & Aperture Card Systems. Laurie Varendorff has been working with micro film scanning equipment  for more than 25 years, and has extensive experience supporting scanning projects.

You may care to review the SunRise Range of Professional High Volume Digital Scanner for 16 / 35 mm Roll Microfilm –  Microfiche & Aperture Cards online @ SunRise Imaging Inc.

For Further Assistance? If you require details on the SunRise Range of Professional High Volume Digital Scanners for 16 / 35 mm Roll Microfilm –  Microfiche & Aperture Cards or any of the products or services listed on this website or require a quotation you can phone Laurie Varendorff or send an email to Laurie Varendorff; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147

2020-AUGUST:

Across Australia – New Zealand – Papua New Guinea & Oceania – DS & ME now have in excess of FIVE HUNDRED – 500 INSTALLATIONS of On-Demand Walk-up Digital Microfilm Reader, Viewer, Scanner & Printers with the ability to Read, View, Scan, and Print from 16 / 35 mm Roll Microfilm, Microfiche, 35 mm Aperture Cards for Engineering, Architectural plus any other type of Drawing/s, Map/s & Plan/s – either negative or positive, plus Micro Opaque/s – e.g. Microcard/s or Microprint/s.

USAGE TIPS : To search for a term or details on this webpage press the “CTRL” and the “F” keys – at the same time; then type in the term or details you are searching for in the Find: search window box. If the term or details are located on this webpage you will be taken directly to the first occurrence of your searched term or details. You can then navigate to additional occurrences of the term or details ( if they exist ) by clicking on the Next Button.

For any form of microfilm aperture card, jacket, microfiche, microfilm – 16 / 35 mm Roll, micrographic & microform requirements, no matter how small or complex, please contact us via the Contact Us @ DS & ME facility at this website or email Laurie Varendorff at  – Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME – Email: Laurie Varendorff & we will do everything in our power to fulfil your requirements.

For any book, drawing, map or plan plus archival document or fragile material no matter the size – e.g. less than A 5 = 148 x 210 mm = ( 5.83 x 8.27 inches ) or up to Double A 0 Plus = 2,000 x 1,210 mm = ( 78.7 x 47.64 inches ) – which requires Scanning, Digitising = Digitizing & or Imaging for your Digitisation Projects, no matter how large or small then contact Laurie Varendorff @ email @ Laurie Varendorff ARMA; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147 at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME.

Laurie will be able to advise if DS & ME has the specialised equipment available for the Scanning, Digitising, & or Imaging from a minimum size of A 6 = 148 mm in width by 105 mm in height up to a maximum size of over Double A 0 = 1189 mm plus in width by 841 mm plus in height for books or Fragile Document/s, Map/s, Plan/s or Engineering, Architectural plus other types of Drawing/s required to meet a prospective client’s individual requirements.

For Further Assistance? If you require details on the range of Digital Microfilm Reader – Viewer – Scanner – Printers available in the Australian – New Zealand – & Oceania Region or any of DS & ME’s extensive range of Microfilm or Book & Large Format Fragile Document Scanners on any the products or services listed on this website or require a quotation you can send an e-mail, or phone Laurie Varendorff via email @ Laurie Varendorff; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147

Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME for All Things Micrographic plus Book & fragile Archival Document Scanning, Digitising & Imaging services the Australian – New Zealand – Papua New Guinea & Oceania Market which includes all states & territories of Australia including Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, the Northern Territory plus New Zealand – NZ  plus surrounding areas in Oceania where our Business Partners provide us with the authority to promote, install & to provide ongoing technical support for their nominated equipment range.

Clients

APRIL 2016: Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME has installed an SMA model SCAN MASTER 1 – A1+ Size Digital Book & Large Format Fragile Document Scanner for the Australian War Memorial – AWM located in Canberra ACT via our New South Wales – NSW + Australian Capital Territory – ACT – Business Partner – David Manche of Micrographic Engineering Services – MES.

a1 book scanner

SMA A1 Book Scanner SCAN MASTER 1

600 dpi Book Scanner @ Cyberspeed!

Full Details on the Manual Book Scanners are available online @ SMA A1+ Book Scanner SCAN MASTER 1+

Full Details on the Robotic Book Scanners are available online @ MASTER A2+ and A1+ through to A0+ Size Robotic Book Scanners

The A2+ Book Scanner that handles the big boys!

A1 Book Scanner SCAN MASTER 1

600 dpi Book Scanner @ Cyberspeed!

The SCAN MASTER 1 is a heavy-duty A1+ book scanner for very thick books that need to be digitized at an extremely high optical resolution. With a motorized standard book cradle of 35 cm range, it can handle big stuff. If this is not enough a motorized 50 cm book cradle is optional available. Operating the SMA SCAN MASTER 1 A1+ book scanner is easy and convenient. Simply place the book and hit the scan button. The rest of the process is fully automatic. All the operator must do is to flip the page and release the scan. All SMA scanners are equipped with a special LED light illuminator that does not produce any ultraviolet or infrared radiation. Harmless and uniform illumination is guaranteed. The illuminator of all SMA scanners is located inside the scan head and is simply moved across the original. As a result, all SMA book scanners can be operated independent from ambient light and do not irritate the operator ‘s eyes.

The SCAN MASTER 1 A1+ book scanner comes with V3D Technology – a new scanning technology which allows users to scan many diverse types of originals. It offers the capability of digitizing structured surfaces such as wood, rubber, plastic, fabrics, carpet and many more types of material. Finally, light reflecting items such as coins, seals, metal prints and silver or Gold coated originals can be captured at the highest quality. V3D technology presents new opportunities as it can be applied to materials outside the normal archive and library world. V3D stands for VISUAL 3D. It is a newly designed scanning technology that produces results that look like 3D. The process is based on different lighting scenarios where the same area is being captured with several different lighting scenarios on the fly. The software then combines the separate images into one image. As a result, V3D images offer perfect reproductions of any structured surface. In addition, it increases the depth of field significantly. This approach is unique and raises the outstanding image quality of SMA scanners to another level. The V3D function can be disabled and regular 2D scanning can be performed.

For any book, drawing, map or plan plus archival document or fragile material no matter the size – e.g. less than A 5 = 148 x 210 mm = ( 5.83 x 8.27 inches ) or up to Double A 0 Plus = 2,000 x 1,210 mm = ( 78.7 x 47.64 inches ) – which requires Scanning, Digitising = Digitizing & or Imaging for your Digitisation Projects, no matter how large or small then contact Laurie Varendorff @ email @ Laurie Varendorff ARMA; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147 at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME.

Laurie will be able to advise if DS & ME has the specialised equipment available for the Scanning, Digitising, & or Imaging from a minimum size of A 6 = 148 mm in width by 105 mm in height up to a maximum size of over Double A 0 = 1189 mm plus in width by 841 mm plus in height for books or Fragile Document/s, Map/s, Plan/s or Engineering, Architectural plus other types of Drawing/s required to meet a prospective client’s individual requirements.

For any form of microfilm aperture card, jacket, microfiche, microfilm – 16 / 35 mm Roll, micrographic & microform requirements, no matter how small or complex, please contact us via the Contact Us @ DS & ME facility at this website or email Laurie Varendorff at  – Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME – Email: Laurie Varendorff & we will do everything in our power to fulfil your requirements.

For Further Assistance? If you require details on the range of Digital Microfilm Reader – Viewer – Scanner – Printers available in the Australian – New Zealand – & Oceania Region or any of DS & ME’s extensive range of Microfilm or Book & Large Format Fragile Document Scanners on any the products or services listed on this website or require a quotation you can send an e-mail, or phone Laurie Varendorff via email @ Laurie Varendorff; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147

Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME for All Things Book & Fragile Archival Document plus Micrographic Scanning, Digitising & Imaging services the Australian – New Zealand – Papua New Guinea & Oceania Market which includes all states & territories of Australia including Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, the Northern Territory plus New Zealand – NZ  plus surrounding areas in Oceania where our Business Partners provide us with the authority to promote, install & to provide ongoing technical support for their nominated equipment range.

Microfilm Equipment

DS & ME – SMA model MFS 1 Microfiche Scanner for the Fully Automatic Scanning of Your Entire Microfiche Archive

Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME are pleased & enthusiastic to be able to announce the release of the NEW – DS & ME – SMA model MFS 1 Microfiche Scanner for the Fully Automatic Scanning of Your Entire Microfiche Archive.

The SMA MFS 1 Microfiche Scanner simplifies the access to your microfilm archive and optimizes the processes in your company.

Here, the best reader-printers philosophy is transferred to the year 2015, by connecting the possibilities of modern technology with innovative software solutions.

With the SMA MFS 1 Microfiche Scanner  all common microfiche formats can be scanned quickly, saved to memory stick, printed, or sent via e-mail. Once the capturing process is released the process works fully unattended.

DS & ME – SMA model MFS 1 Microfiche Scanner for the Fully Automatic Scanning of Your Entire Microfiche Archive

Front View of the DS & ME – SMA model MFS 1 Microfiche Scanner for the Fully Automatic Scanning of Your Entire Microfiche Archive

Mobile and Easy to Use

The compact design of the SMA MFS 1 Microfiche Scanner is easy to implement at different locations without time-consuming installation procedures. The intuitive and user-friendly software is easy to operate for every employee after a quick training.

No rescanning with the new Virtual-Rescan- Technology. Multiple rescans and time-consuming readjustments are over. Now, with the SMA MFS 1 Microfiche Scanner you can scan an image only once and adjust all image parameters, such as brightness, contrast, deskew and cropping. Once the image is captured you can store it, send the image via email, share online or print.

SMA model MFS 1 Microfiche Scanner Side View

Side View of the DS & ME – SMA model MFS 1 Microfiche Scanner for the Fully Automatic Scanning of Your Entire Microfiche Archive


Major Advantages of the SMA MFS 1 Microfiche Scanner

The MFS 1 microfiche scanner will greatly increase your organizations flexibility. You will achieve fast and easy access to your analog microfiche. One can easily transport the scanner to different locations and new users can operate without extensive training.

Technical Specifications and Options

Resolution and exposure

Scan time: 1 second per image

 Scan resolution: up to 300 dpi

 Scan modes: color, grayscale, or bitonal

 Reduction formats: 7.5x – 50x, slides and negatives

File formats: JPEG, TIFF G4, uncompressed TIFF, PDF

Software Features

Fast pre-scan for all kinds of microfiche

 Adjustable brightness and contrast

 De-skewing and cropping

 Image display in live view mode

 Fully automatic scanning of the entire microfiche

 User friendly software ( Microsoft Windows )

Options Available

Scanning Module for higher resolution

 Module for aperture cards

PC Workstation

You may care to view or download a copy of the e-Image Data’s brochure announcing the NEW – DS & ME – SMA model MFS 1 Microfiche Scanner for the Fully Automatic Scanning of Your Entire Microfiche Archive @ SMA MFS-1 AUTOMATIC MICRFOFICHE & AP CARD SCANNER

2020-AUGUST:

Across Australia – New Zealand – Papua New Guinea & Oceania – DS & ME now have in excess of FIVE HUNDRED – 500 INSTALLATIONS of On-Demand Walk-up Digital Microfilm Reader, Viewer, Scanner & Printers with the ability to Read, View, Scan, and Print from 16 / 35 mm Roll Microfilm, Microfiche, 35 mm Aperture Cards for Engineering, Architectural plus any other type of Drawing/s, Map/s & Plan/s – either negative or positive, plus Micro Opaque/s – e.g. Microcard/s or Microprint/s.

USAGE TIPS : To search for a term or details on this webpage press the “CTRL” and the “F” keys – at the same time; then type in the term or details you are searching for in the Find: search window box.

If the term or details are located on this webpage you will be taken directly to the first occurrence of your searched term or details. You can then navigate to additional occurrences of the term or details ( if they exist ) by clicking on the Next Button.

For any form of microfilm aperture card, jacket, microfiche, microfilm – 16 / 35 mm Roll, micrographic & microform requirements, no matter how small or complex, please contact us via the Contact Us @ DS & ME facility at this website or email Laurie Varendorff at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME – Email: Laurie Varendorff & we will do everything in our power to fulfil your requirements.

For any book, drawing, map or plan plus archival document or fragile material no matter the size – e.g. less than A 5 = 148 x 210 mm = ( 5.83 x 8.27 inches ) or up to Double A 0 Plus = 2,000 x 1,210 mm = ( 78.7 x 47.64 inches ) – which requires Scanning, Digitising = Digitizing & or Imaging for your Digitisation Projects, no matter how large or small then contact Laurie Varendorff via email @ Laurie Varendorff ARMA; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 1470417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147+61 417 094 147 at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME.

Laurie will be able to advise if DS & ME has the specialised equipment available for the Scanning, Digitising, & or Imaging from a minimum size of A 6 = 148 mm in width by 105 mm in height up to a maximum size of over Double A 0 = 1189 mm plus in width by 841 mm plus in height for books or Fragile Document/s, Map/s, Plan/s or Engineering, Architectural plus other types of Drawing/s required to meet a prospective client’s individual requirements.

Clients

DS & ME: Book & Large Format Flatbed Scanner Client Installations: Universities

2016-MAY:

DS & ME in conjunction  with Micrographic Engineering Services – MES of Sydney & Canberra wish to announce the successful installation of TWO- SMA  model ScanMaster Scanners plus a QIDENUS model ROBOTIC Scanner in the ACT.

2016-APRIL: 

DS & ME in conjunction  with Micrographic Engineering Services – MES of Sydney & Canberra has installed an SMA model SCAN MASTER 1 – A1+ Size Digital Book & Large Format Fragile Document Flatbed Scanner for the Australian War Memorial – AWM located in Canberra ACT via our Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area + ACT – Authorised Reseller – David Manche of Micrographic Engineering Services – MES.

Full details on the SMA ScanMaster Range of Scanner for the scanning of Books & Large Format Drawings, Maps, Plans & Fragile Documents are available online at the DS & ME webpage titled The DS & ME SMA Range of SCAN MASTER Scanner – with NINE-9 SMA MASTER RANGE OF SCANNERS INSTALLED IN THIS REGION – now with the NEW V3D which stands for VISUAL 3D = 3D LIKE Scanning Feature Imaging for Document, Book, Drawing, Map, Plans from A 3 to A 0 + in Size

2016-MAY:

DS & ME in conjunction  with Micrographic Engineering Services – MES of Sydney & Canberra has installed TWO – 2 – A2 Size Digital Microfilm Scanners for The National Library Australia – NLA located in Canberra ACT via our Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area + ACT – Authorised Reseller – David Manche of Micrographic Engineering Services – MES.

ONE – 1 SMA model SCAN MASTER 2 – A2+ Size Digital Book & Large Format Fragile Document Flatbed Scanner Full details on the SMA ScanMaster Range of Scanner for the scanning of Books & Large Format Drawings, Maps, Plans & Fragile Documents are available online at the DS & ME webpage titled The DS & ME SMA Range of SCAN MASTER Scanner – with NINE-9 SMA MASTER RANGE OF SCANNERS INSTALLED IN THIS REGION – now with the NEW V3D which stands for VISUAL 3D = 3D LIKE Scanning Feature Imaging for Document, Book, Drawing, Map, Plans from A 3 to A 0 + in Size

ONE – 1 QIDENUS model ROBOTIC 4 – A2+ Size Fully Automated Digital Book Scanner Full details on the QIDENUS model ROBOTIC 4 – A2+ Size Fully Automated Digital Book Scanner  for the scanning of Books & Fragile Documents are available online at the DS & ME webpage titled The DS & ME – QIDENUS Book Scan 4.0 models of the ROBOTIC Automatic & MASTERED Semi-Automatic Book Scanning Systems

Since April 2004 Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME has been supplying its Clients located across Australia, New Zealand, PNG & Oceania with the Best of Breed Solutions in both Micrographic & Book plus Large Format Fragile Document Scanners to meet our Client specific & individual requirements.

DS & ME only survives & prospers based on it clients belief in the level of the actuality of the professional services provided plus the continuing provision of a superior level of equipment quality with unrivalled reliability plus the provision of an ongoing quality of service & support by itself plus DS & ME’s  TWELEVE – 12 Authorised Resellers / Business Partners / Technical Service Agents to its client base which extends back FORTY ONE – 41 years in this industry.

Many of  DS & ME’s clients have returned AGAIN & AGAIN to purchase additional units of Micrographic & or Book & Large Format Scanners from us since 2004.

SMA VersaScan 3650 = A0+ 2.5D Scanner @ CeBIT 2015 Hannover

 Book & Large Format Scanner Clients

SPECIAL NOTE: Some installations of the various Makes & Models of Book & Large Format Scanner Installations by DS & ME with its TWELEVE – 12 Authorised Resellers / Business Partners / Technical Service Agents may not be identified below due to client request.

 

Charles Darwin University – CDU Library – Darwin – NT

Federation University Australia – FUA previously known as the University of Ballarat Library – Ballarat – VIC

James Cook University Library – Douglas Campus – Douglas – Townsville – QLD

The University of Melbourne – Information Services Division – Central Business District – CBD Melbourne – VIC

University of Otago – Dunedin – New Zealand

The University of Queensland – UQ University Library – St Lucia – Brisbane – QLD with an SMA Electronic Document GmbH – model SCAN MASTER A0+ Book & Large Format Document Scanner installed

University of Tasmania – UTAS – Library – Hobart – TAS

Victoria University of Wellington – Wellington – New Zealand

The Wollongong University Library – ( Main Library ) – University of Wollongong Campus – Wollongong – NSW

 

For any form of microfilm aperture card, jacket, microfiche, microfilm – 16 / 35 mm Roll, micrographic & microform requirements, no matter how small or complex, please contact us via the Contact Us @ DS & ME facility at this website or email Laurie Varendorff at  – Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME – Email: Laurie Varendorff & we will do everything in our power to fulfil your requirements.

For any book, drawing, map or plan plus archival document or fragile material no matter the size – e.g. less than A 5 = 148 x 210 mm = ( 5.83 x 8.27 inches ) or up to Double A 0 Plus = 2,000 x 1,210 mm = ( 78.7 x 47.64 inches ) – which requires Scanning, Digitising = Digitizing & or Imaging for your Digitisation Projects, no matter how large or small then contact Laurie Varendorff @ email @ Laurie Varendorff ARMA; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147 at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME.

Laurie will be able to advise if DS & ME has the specialised equipment available for the Scanning, Digitising, & or Imaging from a minimum size of A 6 = 148 mm in width by 105 mm in height up to a maximum size of over Double A 0 = 1189 mm plus in width by 841 mm plus in height for books or Fragile Document/s, Map/s, Plan/s or Engineering, Architectural plus other types of Drawing/s required to meet a prospective client’s individual requirements.

 

News

2015-JUNE: A GIANT LEAP FORWARD with the release of VISUAL 3D = 3D Like Imaging on the Book & Large Format Flatbed Scanners from SMA Electronic Document GmbH of Germany

Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME are pleased & enthusiastic to be able to provide the announcement from SMA Electronic Document GmbH of Germany of the incorporation of the NEW GIANT LEAP FORWARD in the Imaging Industry with the release of the V3D which stands for VISUAL 3D = 3D Like Scanning Feature on their SCAN MASTER models 0 = A0+ – 1 = A1+ & 2 = A2+and VERSASCAN Book & Large Format Flatbed Scanner Range starting at A1 & then A1 & A0 then with the recent manufacture of a specialised customised flatbed scanner for originals up to 48 = 1,219mm wide x 100 inches = 2,540mm long which is much larger than DOUBLE A 0.

 

SMA VersaScan 2.5D Image of a Rattan Coaster & PCB @ 600 DPI

The SMA model VersaScan 3650 – VISUAL 3D = 3D Like Image Scan of a Rattan Coaster & PCB @ 600 DPI

 

The VersaScan 3650 – NEW V3D Imaging Feature which stands for VISUAL 3D has a TWO-2 Lamp Exposure System

1. The Left Image has been Scanned at Minus 200 = using the bottom light  only

2. The Centre Image has been Scanned at Plus 200 = using  the top light  only

3. The Right Image has been Scanned at the Regular Setting  = using  both the top & bottom lights together

 

SMA VersaScan 3650 = A0+ 2.5D Scanner @ CeBIT 2015 Hannover

The SMA NEW model VersaScan 3650 showing a V3D Image of a Sample VISUAL 3D = 3D Like Scan @ CeBIT 2015 Hannover

 

SMA VersaScan Sample for 2.5D Scanning @ CeBIT 2015 Hannover

A Rattan Sample on the SMA model VersaScan 3650 glass top of VISUAL 3D = 3D Like Scanning @ CeBIT 2015 Hannover

 

SMA VersaScan 2.5D Image of Sample @ CeBIT 2015 Hannover

The VISUAL 3D = 3D Like Image scanned on the SMA model VersaScan 3650 of the above Rattan Sample @ CeBIT 2015 Hannover

 

SMA VersaScan 2D Versus 2.5D Scanning Sample of Coins

Sample of Coins scanned on an SMA model VersaScan VISUAL 3D = 3D Like Scanning compared to standard 2D Scanning

 

The NEW GIANT LEAP FORWARD in the Imaging Industry with the release of the V3D which stands for VISUAL 3D = 3D Like Scanning Feature from SMA Electronic Document GmbH of Germany The NEW – SMA VISUAL 3D = 3D Like Scanning Feature is now incorporated in the SMA SCAN MASTER & VersaScan product line which includes the SMA models SCAN MASTER 0 = A0+ – 1 = A1+ & 2 = A2+ & the SMA VersaScan flatbed scanner models 2550 = 25 inches wide by 50 inches long or DIN A1+, 3650 = 36 inches wide by 50 inches long or DIN A0+  & 36100 = 36 inches wide by 100 inches long or DIN Double A0+, plus A1+ & A2+ models with special production versions available.

NOTE: SMA recently manufactured a specialised customised flatbed scanner for originals up to:

48 inches = 1,219mm wide x 80 inches = 2,032mm long &

48 wide = 1,219mm x 100 inches = 2,540mm long.

The whole SMA Book & Flatbed Scanner Range now incorporates the this NEW SMA V3D Imaging Feature which stands for VISUAL 3D scanning in V3D scanning mode to capture surface contours and produce 3D-Like surface recognition images, which are very natural looking images of the highest quality. This NEW – SMA V3D = 3D Like Scanning Feature can be implemented for a wide variety of surface control and presentation applications. The NEW – SMA V3D = 3D Like Scanning Feature is a feature you have to see for yourself to believe.

 How does the NEW – SMA V3D = 3D Like Scanning Feature work?

 Technically it works like this:

There are TWO-2 lamps in the SMA Book & Flatbed Scanner Range Scan Heads – with a top lamp and a bottom lamp. In a normal 2D scanning process both lamps are ON. With the NEW – SMA V3D = 3D Like Scanning mode every line of pixels takes three shots:

  • Top light only,
  • Bottom light only and
  • Both lights on.

The firmware then merges all THREE-3 images.

That’s why the NEW – SMA V3D = 3D Like Scanning Feature looks 3D-like.

The NEW – SMA V3D = 3D Like Scanning Feature provides the operator with a major advantage when it comes to structured surfaces or things like metal, seals or anything that is shiny or reflective.

Sometimes there are golden or silver like prints located in books requiring scanning.

When scanned with an overhead scanner the image created looks very unusual & of poor quality.

The viewer can’t even see in the scan what the original was like as the metal effect disappears and is turned into grey or dark yellow or beige.

Even with the previous SMA models the MAP MASTER & SCAN MASTER the Coins as shown in the attached SMA VersaScan 2D V V3D Scanning Sample of the FIVE-5 Coins scanned in 2D Mode are less clear than the coins captured using the NEW – SMA 2.5D = 3D Like Scanning mode.

With the NEW – SMA V3D = 3D Like Scanning Feature scanning the gold, silver & copper coins & images in Books appear more true to the original!

Many Library & Archival Institutions are aware of this problem and are searching for a solution to be able to capture these difficult originals true to the color.

The NEW – SMA V3D = 3D Like Scanning Feature provides that solution.

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For any form of microfilm aperture card, jacket, microfiche, microfilm – 16 / 35 mm Roll, micrographic & microform requirements, no matter how small or complex, please contact us via the Contact Us @ DS & ME facility at this website or email Laurie Varendorff at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME via Email @ Laurie Varendorff & we will do everything in our power to fulfil your requirements.

For any book, drawing, map or plan plus archival document or fragile material no matter the size – e.g. less than A 5 = 148 x 210 mm = ( 5.83 x 8.27 inches ) or up to Double A 0 Plus = 2,000 x 1,210 mm = ( 78.7 x 47.64 inches ) – which requires Scanning, Digitising = Digitizing & or Imaging for your Digitisation Projects, no matter how large or small then contact Laurie Varendorff via email @ Laurie Varendorff ARMA; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 1470417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147+61 417 094 147 at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME.

Laurie will be able to advise if DS & ME has the specialised equipment available for the Scanning, Digitising, & or Imaging from a minimum size of A 6 = 148 mm in width by 105 mm in height up to a maximum size of over Double A 0 = 1189 mm plus in width by 841 mm plus in height for books or Fragile Document/s, Map/s, Plan/s or Engineering, Architectural plus other types of Drawing/s required to meet a prospective client’s individual requirements.

Clients

DS & ME: SMA Electronic Document GmbH model SMA Book & Large Format Scanners – LOCAL plus INTERNATIONAL Client Installations

Since April 2004 Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME has been supplying its Clients located across Australia, New Zealand, PNG & Oceania with the Best of Breed Solutions in both Micrographic & Book plus Large Format Fragile Document Scanners to meet our Client specific & individual requirements.

DS & ME only survives & prospers based on it clients belief in the level of the actuality of the professional services provided plus the continuing provision of a superior level of equipment quality with unrivalled reliability plus the provision of an ongoing high level of quality of service & support by itself plus DS & ME’s  TWELEVE – 12 Authorised Resellers / Business Partners / Technical Service Agents to its client base which extends back FORTY ONE – 41 years in this industry. Many of  DS & ME’s clients have returned AGAIN & AGAIN to purchase additional units of Micrographic & or Book & Large Format Scanners from us since 2004.

SMA Scanner Applications

Décor & Fine Art

The SMA VERSASCAN is turning heads in the art and décor industry, making this our fastest growing business sector. The included V3D technology is able to capture depth and dimension, significantly reducing post processing software enhancements. With the highest optical resolutions available today and the fastest scan speeds on the market, the SMA VERSASCAN has been proven to drastically increase your day to day productivity.

Applications

  • Wallpaper
  • Art Reproduction
  • Wood
  • Textiles
  • Stone & Tile
  • Fabric
  • Carpet
  • Insurance and Valuation Purposes

Recommended Products

VERSASCAN

Libraries & Archives

For years, the complete SMA product line has been greatly strengthening libraries and archival institutions around the world. When speed, high quality images, and safety to the original are of the utmost importance, the SMA product line is ideal for all project specifications. SMA manufactures products that significantly exceed the standards of today, ensuring the longevity and relevance in your investment for tomorrow.

Applications

  • Books
  • Maps
  • Coins
  • Rare Collectables
  • Manuscripts
  • Blueprints
  • Mylar’s
  • Artwork

Recommended Products

Scan Master – Robo Scan – VERSASCAN – Archive Writer

Quality Control

Another booming market segment that is finding the value in the SMA VERSASCAN and the SMA Archive Writer. When finite analysis or measurements are required in your production process, the unparalleled geometrical accuracy of the SMA products streamline your quality control validation. With the highest optical resolutions available and the fastest scan speeds on the market, the SMA products have been proven to drastically increase your day to day productivity.

Applications

  • Machine parts
  • Monitor glass
  • Tires
  • Circuit boards
  • Screen printing
  • Currency
  • Engineering drawings

Recommended Products

VERSASCAN – Archive Writer

Universities & Special Collections

The SMA Scan Master and Robo Scan are the most versatile pieces of equipment safely digitizing nearly all types of originals. When speed, high quality images, and safety to the original are of the utmost importance, the SMA product line is ideal for all special collections. SMA manufactures products that significantly exceed the standards of today, ensuring the longevity and relevance in your investment for tomorrow.

Applications

  • Books
  • Yearbooks
  • Dissertations
  • Historical university materials
  • Historical pennants
  • Patches
  • Portraits
  • Plaques
  • Student projects
  • Artwork

Recommended Products

Scan Master – Robo Scan – VERSASCAN – Archive Writer

Service Bureaus

The SMA product line is perfectly positioned to manage any speed and quality requirements that a service bureau might demand. Our high quality and competitively priced products allow for a quick return on your investment. SMA’s robust manufacturing designed for continuous use creates endless business opportunities for your service bureau.

Recommended Products

Scan Master – Robo Scan – VERSASCAN – Archive Writer

SMA Book & Large Format Scanner

The SMA –SCAN MASTER Range of Scanners now with the NEW V3D Imaging Feature which stands for VISUAL 3D Scanning of Document/s, Book/s, Drawing/s, Map/s, Plan/s from A 3 to A 0 + in Size

SMA ScanMaster 1 Book Scanner with Draw Open

SMA Electronic Document GmbH  INSTALLATIONS in the Australian, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea & Oceania Region

 2017-DECEMBER:

DS  & ME has received a Purchase Order for an SMA Electronic Document GmbH VersaScan model 4870 Double A0 Plus Flatbed Scanner.

Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME in conjunction with Micrographic Engineering Services – MES is pleased & VERY EXCITED to be able to announce the receipt of a Purchase Order from the SRA NSW – State Records Authority of New South Wales – Government Records Repository for a for an SMA Electronic Document GmbH VersaScan model 4870 Double A0 Plus Flatbed Scanner for deliver in February 2018.

VERSASCAN 4870 Flatbed Scanner

Bigger. Better. Faster.

Get Ready for a NEW Dimension of Scanning! Introducing V3D Scanning

SMA is proud to announce the SMA VERSASCAN, Specialty Graphic and Imaging Association’s 2018 Product of the Year. In addition to your 2D flat originals, the VERSASCAN is equipped with V3D technology that creates the opportunity to scan structured surfaces.

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Braille
  • Botanicals
  • Fabric
  • Metals
  • Seals
  • Tires
  • Textiles
  • Plastic
  • Wallpaper
  • Geological
  • Rubber
  • Coins
  • Artwork
  • Circuit Boards

The new VERSASCAN 4870 is the latest addition to our family of flatbed scanners. With a scanning range of 48 x 70 Inches or 1219 x 1778 mm it scans longer and wider than its successful sibling VERSASCAN 3650.

This Double A0 scanner opens news doors as it can scan oversize originals in one go without the need of stitching serval scans together.

Further it offers outstanding productivity. A high resolution scan of 600 ppi over the entire scanning range can be performed in about 30 seconds only!

Of course the VERSASCAN 4870 is equipped with our new V3D technology.

2016-MAY:

Australian War Memorial – AWM opts for the SMA model SCAN MASTER 1

The Australian War Memorial – AWM was looking for an A1 scanner to digitize their collection that tells the story of the Australian experience of war.

The collection consists of bound and single sheet originals.

The SCAN MASTER 1 was chosen as it is the ideal candidate that offers more advantages than other scanners do.

Unmatched resolution, fast productivity and the ability to operate the scanner independent from ambient light are just a few of them.

2016-APRIL:

National Library of Australia – NLA continues to rely on SMA!

After about 10 years of using several SMA scanners the National Library of Australia – NLA looked for a new A2 book scanner.

The SCAN MASTER 2 met all their requirements and became the product of choice.

In the long history of being a SMA user the NLA made only positive experiences with the scanners which certainly was an argument to buy a SMA product again.

2014-JULY:

DS & ME installed an SMA MAP MASTER XXL – Extra Large Format Document Scanner with a Scanning Range of DOUBLE A0+ ( 2,540 x 915 mm = 100 x 36 Inches in size ) with the State Records Office of New South Wales via our Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area – Authorised Reseller – David Manche of Micrographic Engineering Services – MES.

Full details are available online @ https://www.microfilm.net.au/products/book-scanners/sma-map-master-flat-bed-scanners/ or @ http://www.sma-edocument.com/products/Products/2/map-master-xxl.html

2014-FEBRUARY:

DS & ME installed an SMA SCAN MASTER 0 – A0 PLUS Size Book & Large Format Document Scanner with a Scanning Range of up to 1,270 x 915 mm = ( 50 x 36 inches ) with the UQ Library – University of Queensland.

Full details are available online @ https://www.microfilm.net.au/?book-scanners/SMA_SCAN_MASTER_Scanners or @ http://www.sma-edocument.com/products/Products/18/scan-master-0.html

2013-JULY:

DS & ME installed an SMA SCAN MASTER 1 – A1 PLUS Size Book & Large Format Document Scanner with the National Archive of Australia – NAA in Canberra – ACT with a Scanning Range of up to 915 x 635 mm = ( 36 x 25 inches ).

Full details are available online @ https://www.microfilm.net.au/?book-scanners/SMA_SCAN_MASTER_Scanners or @ http://www.sma-edocument.com/products/Products/18/scan-master-1.html

2012-FEBRUARY:

DS & ME installed one of the SMA SCANMASTER 2 = A2 Desktop Book Scanners with the Ministry of Justice of the Cook Islands for the scanning of the Cook Islands Births Deaths & Marriage Collection plus other related material.

SMA Electronic Document GmbH  INSTALLATIONS – Internationally

Department of Lands and Surveys Cyprus buys another SMA scanner – NOVEMBER 2016

The Department of Lands and Surveys Cyprus bought another SCAN MASTER 0 for digitizing their records. In 2012 they bought the first SCAN MASTER 0. Ever since the scanner has been used on a daily basis. After four years another scanner was needed. Since the experience they have had with the SMA book scanner has been immaculate it was clear that another SMA product will be purchased. In four years of extensive usage there has been no down time at all!

Palais des Papes Avignon welcomes SMA scanner – NOVEMBER 2016

The Papal Palace in Avignon, one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe, is the proud owner of a SCAN MASTER 0 4838. The scanner is being used to digitize historical maps as well as books up 50 cm thickness. The powerful book cradle with its unique range of 50 cm and the superb resolution combined with very high productivity made it obvious that the SCAN MASTER 0 4838 was the only sensible choice.

Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics ( ZAMG ) in Vienna / Austria buys SMA scanner – JULY 2016

The Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) in Vienna/Austria bought a VERSASCAN 2550 for digitizing their large format originals. Geometric accuracy was a major reason to go for the SMA A1 flatbed scanner.

SMA goes Tibet! – APRIL 2016

The Science & Technology Department of Lhasa / Tibet purchased a SCAN MASTER 0.

They are responsible for digitizing and archiving the famous Tibetan Buddhist paintings on cotton or silk called “Tangka”.

A major challenge is the fact that these Tangkas often have embroideries of solid golden threads.

Digitizing such originals requires a scanner with outstanding image quality to handle the reflections that gold is causing.

The SCAN MASTER 0 was chosen as it is perfectly able to digitize such originals without any loss of image quality.

The V3D technology of the SCAN MASTER 0 offers for this application significant options.

National Archives of Ireland receives an SMA model SCAN MASTER 0 – JANUARY 2016

The National Archives of Ireland were in the need of a versatile large format book and map scanner.

They opted for the SCAN MASTER 0 as this scanner fits their needs best possible.

Serbian Cultural Society buys SCAN MASTER 1 – DECEMBER 2015

The Serbian Cultural Society was looking for an A1 book scanner and considered the SCAN MASTER 1 to be the best choice in terms of resolution, capability of handling thick books, productivity and durability.

The National Library of France – France installs an SMA –  SCAN MASTER 0 – SEPTEMBER 2015

Natioanl Library of France SMA SM 0

The State High Court Cologne – Cologne Germany decides on an SMA –  SCAN MASTER 0 – July 2015

The State High Court of Cologne can finally call off the search for a suitable scanner. The challenge was to find a solution to digitize books with integrated maps. Those maps are folded up and are part of the book binding. In unfolded conditions the maps can reach a size up to A0.

After having tested all available scanners in the market it was clear that only the SCAN MASTER 0 of SMA is able to master this challenge.

The National Taiwan Library installs an SMA – SCAN MASTER 1      February 2015

2015-02 National Taiwan Library SMA SM 1

The Hessian State Archive Wiesbaden installs an SMA                 SCAN MASTER 1 February 2015

The Hessian State Archive in Wiesbaden/Germany purchased a new A1 book scanner for their Photo & Repro Department.

The main stipulation was to find a system that can be used independent from ambient light.

With this requirement the only choice had to be SMA – known as the only manufacturer worldwide that designs scanners following this concept.

Another requirement was a high optical resolution which finally let them opt for the SCAN MASTER 1.   

Indonesian Geological Library – SCAN MASTER 0 plus an SMA SCAN MASTER 3  December 2014

2015 Indonesian Geological Library 2 SM 0

SMA is happy to welcome another member to the SMA family.

One of the major libraries of the country bought a SCAN MASTER 0 with 50 cm book cradle as well as a SCAN MASTER 3.

Those two machines cover their needs to digitize all their books – from thin A3 to very thick A0. In particular the SCAN MASTER 0 was of interest for them as they also have a large map collection that has to be scanned.

As the “Jack of all Trades” the SCAN MASTER 0 combines the benefit of a book scanner and a map scanner.

The Afghanistan Center at Kabul University (ACKU) installs an SMA – SCAN MASTER 1 – October 2014

For the Afghanistan Center at the Kabul University (ACKU) the SCAN MASTER 1 was the first choice to digitize their rare books.

This installation was a special one for SMA.

The first time a large format book scanner was installed remotely without having a SMA coach locally available.

With the use of modern video and audio technology the installation and the operator training was done over the internet within a period of two days.

The customer feels 100% comfortable with the use of the equipment and confirmed that the training felt like a real person was present.

SMA has demonstrated how easy it is to install one of their products and what is possible with today’s technology.

Video conferencing is definitely a method that SMA will use more often in the future. 

SMA grows market shares in Africa with the installation of an SMA – SCAN MASTER 2 – October 2014

After many successful installations of SMA products is various African countries we are happy to announce that we have now added a renowned organization in Uganda to our customer list.

The nation’s no. 1 media group maintains TV and radio stations and produces the county’s leading newspaper.

They were looking for an option to digitize their bound newspapers and decided to purchase a SCAN MASTER 2 book scanner.

Major arguments for the SCAN MASTER 2 were the unmatched high resolution and the unique, proximity sensor controlled book cradle which allows the user to adjust the pressure very individually.

Also the robustness, for which SMA scanners are renown around the globe, was a convincing aspect.  

The Library & Archives – Ottawa – CANADA – an SMA – SCAN MASTER 0 – April 2014

The Library & Archives Canada has recently purchased a SCAN MASTER 0.

The  SMA – SCAN MASTER 0 was the only A0 scanner that met all their requirements.

After having installed smaller scanner models in Canada we are proud to finally place one of our flagship products in this region.

The City Archive of Ghent – City of Brussels – Belgium – an SMA SCAN MASTER 0 

The Ethiopian National Archives & Library – Addis Ababa – Ethiopia TWO-2 SMA – SCAN MASTER 2’s 

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission – Georgetown – Guyana – an SMA – SCAN MASTER 0 

The Hessian State Archive Wiesbaden – GERMANY – an SMA SCAN MASTER 1

 The Kabul University – IRAQ – an SMA – SCAN MASTER 1 Uganda – AFRICA

The Land Registry Office of Cyprus – an SMA – SCAN MASTER 0 

The National Centre of Manuscripts  Manuscript Library in Tbilisi, Georgia – RUSSIA – an SMA – SCAN MASTER 1 

The Spartanburg County Public Library – South Carolina – USA – an SMA – SCAN MASTER 0

The MAP MASTER Range of Scanners now named the VERSASCAN with the NEW V3D which stands for VISUAL 3D = 3D LIKE Scanning Feature Large & EXTRA LARGE Format, Drawing, Map, Plan & Fragile Document Flat Bed Scanner/s

2014-08 SR NSW SMA XXL Double A 0 Extra Large Format Scanner with 55 Inch Monitor 3

A German service organisation installs a MAP MASTER 0 November 2014

One of the leading German service organizations has purchase a SMA A0 flatbed scanner.

This is now one of the few organizations in Germany that is able to digitize large format originals without any mechanical impact.

We are excited about this new business relationship and are delighted to recommend their service.

Should you have a smaller amount of larger originals that cannot be scanned with a rotary scanner we will be happy to bring you together with our client.      

The Chinese Navy – China – MAP MASTER now named the VERSASCAN model L – A1+

The German Scanning Service Bureau – MAP MASTER now named the VERSASCAN model XL – A0+

The University of Hebron – Palestine – MAP MASTER now named the VERSASCAN model L – A1+

Kenyan Government Land Records Office, Nairobi, Kenya Purchases THREE-3 MAP MASTERS now named the VERSASCAN model L – A1+

The Land Survey Office in Switzerland – MAP MASTER now named the VERSASCAN model XL – A0+

Network Rail London – UK –  MAP MASTER now named the VERSASCAN model XL – A0+

The Norwegian Service Bureau – NORWAY – MAP MASTER now named the VERSASCAN model XL – A0+

The Russian Navy – RUSSIA – MAP MASTER now named the VERSASCAN model XXL = Double A0 + Size Scans

Additional SMA – MASTER SERIES Scanner Installations with no Models identified.

University of Applied Science, Munich, Germany

Dansk Scanning, Esbjerg, Denmark

Oulun Mikropiste Oy, Jääli, Finland

Mikrofilmtechnik, Willebroek, Belgium

Swisstopo, Bern, Switzerland

Historical State Archive of Badajoz, Spain

Historical State Archive of Cáceres, Spain

Lantegi Batuak, Getxo Bizkaya, Spain

Associacao dos Municipals do Baixo Alentejo a Alentejo Litoral, Beja, Portugal

Clare Heritage Forum, Ennis, Ireland

Royal Botanical Garden Archive, London, UK

National Institute of Cartography, Bucharest, Romania

National Archive, Lublin, Poland

National Digital Archive, Warsaw, Poland

State Archive, Leszno, Poland

Navy Academy Library, Gdynia, Poland

State Archive, Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland

National Archive of Modern Records, Warsaw, Poland

State Archive in Zamość, Poland

State Archive in Zielona Góra, Poland

State Archive in Kraśnik, Poland

Central Archive of Historical Records in Warsaw, Poland

Regional Public Library in Opole, Poland

Emergency Ministry Russia, Voronezh, Russia

Historical State Museum, Moscow, Russia

State Library, Irkutsk, Russia

State Archive, Irkutsk, Russia

Scientific Research Institute, Tula, Russia

State Archive, Omsk, Russia

Scientific Institute, Saratov, Russia

Federal Archive Agency, St. Petersburg, Russia

Ikea, Moscow, Russia

Alfaret, St. Petersburg, Russia

Central State Archive, Almaty, Kazakhstan

National Archive, Astana, Kazakhstan

Jeddah Municipality, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

KING ABDALAZIZ FOUNDATION, Saudi Arabia

Crats India, Bangalore, India

Defines Estate Office, Agra, India

Defence Estate Office, Allahabad, India

UDS Coimbatore, India

BAeHAL, Bangalore, India

National Library Taipei, Taiwan

Historical Museum Taipei, Taiwan

Taiwan Imaging Systems, Taipei, Taiwan

National Power Supply, Lanzhou, China

Digital China, Beijing, China

Ministry of Land, Department of Land Records and Survey, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Maryland State Archive, Annapolis, USA

TCarta, Cheyenne, USA

Analogue Imaging, Sussex, USA

A+ E, The Graphics Complex, Houston, USA

New Route Inc., Miami, USA

Spartanburg County, Spartanburg SC, USA

Pedro II. Collegue, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

NZMS, Wellington, New Zealand

Ministry of Justice, Cook Islands

For any form of microfilm aperture card, jacket, microfiche, microfilm – 16 / 35 mm Roll, micrographic & microform requirements, no matter how small or complex, please contact us via the Contact Us @ DS & ME facility at this website or email Laurie Varendorff at  – Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME – Email: Laurie Varendorff & we will do everything in our power to fulfil your requirements.

For any book, drawing, map or plan plus archival document or fragile material no matter the size – e.g. less than A 5 = 148 x 210 mm = ( 5.83 x 8.27 inches ) or up to Double A 0 Plus = 2,000 x 1,210 mm = ( 78.7 x 47.64 inches ) – which requires Scanning, Digitising = Digitizing & or Imaging for your Digitisation Projects, no matter how large or small then contact Laurie Varendorff @ email @ Laurie Varendorff ARMA; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147 at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME.

Laurie will be able to advise if DS & ME has the specialised equipment available for the Scanning, Digitising, & or Imaging from a minimum size of A 6 = 148 mm in width by 105 mm in height up to a maximum size of over Double A 0 = 1189 mm plus in width by 841 mm plus in height for books or Fragile Document/s, Map/s, Plan/s or Engineering, Architectural plus other types of Drawing/s required to meet a prospective client’s individual requirements.

Clients

DS & ME: METIS EDS models GAMMA & ALPHA Book & Large Format Scanner LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL Client Installations

Since April 2004 Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME has been supplying its Clients located across Australia, New Zealand, PNG & Oceania with the Best of Breed Solutions in both Micrographic & Book plus Large Format Fragile Document Scanners to meet our Client specific & individual requirements.

DS & ME only survives & prospers based on it clients belief in the level of the actuality of the professional services provided plus the continuing provision of a superior level of equipment quality with unrivalled reliability plus the provision of an ongoing high level of quality of service & support by itself plus DS & ME’s Authorised Resellers / Business Partners / Technical Service Agents to its client base which extends back FORTY ONE – 41 years in this industry.

Many of  DS & ME’s clients have returned AGAIN & AGAIN to purchase additional units of Micrographic & or Book & Large Format Scanners from us since 2004.

METIS EDS model GAMMA

 

METIS EDS GAMMA A 1 to A 0 Flat Bed plus Book Planetary SCANNER

METIS EDS GAMMA Book Scanner

METIS Systems MODEL EDS GAMMA INSTALLATIONS in the Australian, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea & Oceania Region

 

Another successful installation of a METIS model EDS GAMMA A4 to A0 Size Book Scanner with the Italian Media Corporation & Education HQ – IL GLOGO located in Brunswick West – Melbourne.

With this latest installation of this METIS model EDS GAMMA A4 to A0 Size Book Scanner with prestigious Italian Newspaper, Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME continue their ongoing successful relationship in the installation of our Commercial Range of Book plus Large Format Fragile Document Scanners from several manufactures in  China, Germany & Italy, up to TRIPLE A0 in Size in the Australian, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea & Oceania market.

This latest installation of this METIS model EDS Gamma A4 to A0 Size Book Scanner with  Italian Media Corporation & Education HQ – IL GLOGO located in Brunswick West – Melbourne this brings the number of METIS model EDS GAMMA A4 to A0 Size Book Scanners installed in the Australian, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea & Oceania market to FIVE – 5 UNITS.

Another successful installation of a METIS model EDS GAMMA A4 to A0 Size Book Scanner with the Archives New Zealand located in Wellington & Auckland New Zealand.

This latest installation of this METIS model EDS Gamma A4 to A0 Size Book Scanner with the Archives New Zealand located in Wellington & Auckland New Zealand this brings the number of METIS model EDS GAMMA A4 to A0 Size Book Scanners installed in the Australian, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea & Oceania market now to FOUR – 4 UNITS

With this latest installation of this METIS model EDS GAMMA A4 to A0 Size Book Scanner with an Auckland  based Commercial Scanning Bureau – Heritage Studios – previously AP Digital Consultancy Ltd, Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME continue their ongoing successful relationship in the installation of our Commercial Range of Book plus Large Format Fragile Document Scanners from several manufactures in Austria, China, Germany & Italy, up to TRIPLE A0 in Size in the Australian, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea & Oceania market.

This latest installation of this METIS model EDS Gamma A4 to A0 Size Book Scanner with an Auckland  based Commercial Scanning Bureau – Heritage Studios – previously AP Digital Consultancy Ltd this brings the number of METIS model EDS Gamma A4 to A0 Size Book Scanner in the Australian, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea & Oceania market to THREE-3 units.

 Heritage Studios – previously AP Digital Consultancy Ltd  located in Auckland New Zealand – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit 2017-DECEMBER

The National Archives of the Solomon Islands – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit 2017-JULY

The South Australian Police Historical Society – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit 2014-JUNE

With the total number of GAMMA installations worldwide @ NINETY EIGHT – 98 UNITS in 2016.

Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei ( Roma  ) – (national academy of art) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

Archivio Diocesi di Caserta – (diocese archive) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

Archivio di Stato di Campobasso – (state archive) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

ASL di Sassari – (health insurance archive) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

Ass. Senza frontiere Marino – (cultural association archive) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

Azienda Regionale Per L’Edilizia Abitativa Cagliari – (regional archive) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

Beeline and Blue – Des Moines – Iowa – USA – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

BIBL.CIVICA “ANGELO MAI”  Bergamo – (city library) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

BLK Printing Company – Vilnuis – Lithuania – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

CNR IIT – Ist. Informatica e Telematica di Rende – (national research centre) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

CNR ( National Research Center ) in Rome ITALY – FOUR 4 EDS GAMMA unit

COMUNE DI LATINA – (city archive) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

CONGREGAZIONE ARMENA MECHITARISTA – (armenian asociation archive) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

CRA –CMA La Meterologia applicate all’Agricoltura – (metereological archive) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

Curia Generalizia Domenicani – Convento Santa Sabina – (convent archive) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

Fondazione Ermenegildo Zegna – (fashion industry archive) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

GAP S.r.l. Rome  ITALY – TWELVE – 12 EDS GAMMA units –

For the project of the digitization of the Cadastral Registers of the Italian Territory Agency, GAP S.r.l Rome used TWELVE 12 EDS GAMMA Scanners progressively located at SIXTY FOUR 64 different locations and GAP captured a total of around FIFTEEN 15 million pages.

The maximum production GAP produced per day with one GAMMA Scanner was 11,000 images = ( 22,000 pages ) in a TEN 10 hour shift.

The daily average number of scans produced, over the capture project, was of around 7,000 images = ( 14,000 pages ) per GAMMA unit per TEN 10 hour shift.

L’Intreccio Società Coop. Sociale di Massa – (outsourcing service bureau) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

Memo (Roma) – (outsourcing service bureau) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

Politecnico di Milano – (university) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

Tecnografica srl  di Trivento (CB) – (outsourcing service bureau) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

Università DI ROMA SAPIENZA C.I.S.T.E.C. Unità di Ricerca per la Climatogia – (university) ITALY  – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

Università degli Studi Suor Orsola Benincasa (UNISOB) di Napoli – (university) – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

Università degli Studi di Trieste – (university) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

Vitale Barberis Canonico – (fashion industry archive) ITALY – ONE 1 EDS GAMMA unit

 

METIS EDS model ALPHA with Lighting Kit


- 1 METIS ALPHA with Lightin Unit


2 ALPHA with Lighting Kit Fitted

 

METIS EDS ALPHA Book Scanner

With the total number of ALPHA installations worldwide @ ONE HUNDRED & FIVE – 105 UNITS in 2016.

Archivio Repubblica di Salò Italy ITALY – ONE 1 EDS ALPHA unit

Università Politecnico in Milano ITALY – ONE 1 EDS ALPHA unit

For any book, drawing, map or plan plus archival document or fragile material no matter the size – e.g. less than A 5 = 148 x 210 mm = ( 5.83 x 8.27 inches ) or up to Double A 0 Plus = 2,000 x 1,210 mm = ( 78.7 x 47.64 inches ) – which requires Scanning, Digitising = Digitizing & or Imaging for your Digitisation Projects, no matter how large or small then contact Laurie Varendorff @ email @ Laurie Varendorff ARMA; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147 at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME.

Laurie will be able to advise if DS & ME has the specialised equipment available for the Scanning, Digitising, & or Imaging from a minimum size of A 6 = 148 mm in width by 105 mm in height up to a maximum size of over Double A 0 = 1189 mm plus in width by 841 mm plus in height for books or Fragile Document/s, Map/s, Plan/s or Engineering, Architectural plus other types of Drawing/s required to meet a prospective client’s individual requirements.

In addition to the Low Entry Level METIS EDS Range of ALPHA & GAMMA Book & Flat Bed Scanners the METIS Range also includes the TOP OF THE LINE  for Professional Applications METIS – DRS models of Flat Bed Scanners for Book/s & Large Format Documents which can scan material up to a Maximum of 2,000 x 1,210 mm = ( 78.7 x 47.64 inches ) or over DOUBLE A 0 + in size & up to 200 mm = ( 7.874 inches ) thick all of which integrate a ( Patent protected technology ) the DC SynchroLight – The perfect merging between extreme quality and productivity for the most demanding market. Designed for the quality scanning for Digitisation Projects of Oversize Material such as Drawing/s, Map/s, Papyrus, Scroll/s, Parchment/s, & also Book/s, Atlas/s, etc. plus Fine – Art, Decor and Professional Cartography applications.

In addition the METIS Systems Group now have added the METIS SUPERSCAN PM3D the first industrial scanner able to acquire Colour and 3D surface embossing based on new METIS PM3D® technology ( Patent protected ).

The SUPERSCAN PM3D ® is the first scanner to breach the resolution limits caused by the number of pixels in the imaging sensors thanks to an innovative opto-mechanical design that allows a native optical resolution of 1,200 PPI on the full scanning area ( 2,000 x 1,300 mm ).

Thanks to the Scan Merge tool scanning very large originals (exceeding the scanning area) is now also possible with perfect results. The SUPERSCAN PM3D ® adopt the new METIS Scan Director software that have been designed specially to fulfil the requirements of the industrial, fine-arts and decorative markets and for handling 3D data.

You may care to review the METIS Systems Group HOME PAGE – located online @ METIS Systems Group HOME PAGE

Book & Large Format Fragile Document Scanners for Cultural Heritage, Archives, Libraries, Universities, Mapping, Quality Control, Fine-Art, Decor & Professional Cartography applications

The DS & ME – UNIONOVO FAMILY of A4 to A2 BOOK Size DIGITISATION CAPTURE SYSTEMS

Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME are pleased & enthusiastic to be able to announce DS & ME’s appointment as the SOLE Distributor for the Australian, New Zealand & Oceania market for the UNIONOVO FAMILY of DIGITISATION CAPTURE SYSTEMS from Zclp Imaging Digitization & Solutions CO., LIMITED of China.

Here are the UNIONOVO FAMILY of DIGITISATION CAPTURE SYSTEMS for your review.

The YouTube Video of the DS & ME – UNIONOVO FAMILY of DIGITISATION CAPTURE SYSTEMS from Zclp Imaging Digitization & Solutions CO., LIMITED of China. 

DS & ME – UNIONOVO Range of Digital Capture Systems

 

UNIONOVO CN 2

The UNIONOVO CN2

The UNIONOVO CN2 is our most compact V-Cradle Book Scanner with a  capture area of double A4 ( A3 spread e.g. Open Book ) for bound material.

Full details available online @ The UNIONOVO CN2 at our European Website

Full details available online @ The UNIONOVO CN2 at our China Website

Here is the UNIONOVO CN2 Brochure @ UNIONOVO – CN2 – A4 Book Digital Capture System

UNIONOVO CN 2S

The UNIONOVO CN2s

V-Cradle Book Scanner with a capture area of double A4 ( A3 spread e.g. Open Book ) for bound material.

Small, compact with camera systems locked in place and hidden.

Full details available online @ The UNIONOVO CN2s at our European Website

Full details available online @ The UNIONOVO CN2s at our China Website

Here is the UNIONOVO CN2s Brochure – UNIONOVO CN2s at our China Website

UNIONOVO CN 1

The UNIONOVO CN1

The UNIONOVO CN1 V-Cradle Book Scanner is ideal for large scale digitisation projects thanks to its innovative design.

2017-NOVEMBER: Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME in conjunction with Micrographic Engineering Services – MES are pleased to announce the delivery these coming weeks of a UnioNOVO model CN1 – A2 Book Scanner with a Sydney based Commercial Scanning Bureau – W & F Pascoe Pty Ltd  located in Balgowlah New South Wales – NSW.

It is with Great Pleasure that Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME in conjunction with Micrographic Engineering Services – MES is able to announce the delivery this week of a  UnioNOVO model CN1 – A2 Book Scanner with a Sydney based Commercial Scanning Bureau – W & F Pascoe Pty Ltd  located in Balgowlah New South Wales – NSW.

Full details available online @ The UNIONOVO  CN1 at our European Website

Full details available online @ The UNIONOVO  CN1 at our China Website

Here is the UNIONOVO CN1 Brochure – UNIONOVO – CN1 – A2+ Book Digital Capture System

UNIONOVO CP 2

The UNIONOVO CP1

The UNIONOVO CP1 is a flat cradle scanner which features a counter balance cradle system with spine relief adjustment with a scanning size of 687 x 452 mm or A2 Plus in size, with a maximum 100 mm thickness.

Full details available online @ The UNIONOVO CP1 at our European Website

Full details available online @ The UNIONOVO CP1 at our China Website

Here is the UNIONOVO CP1 Brochure – UNIONOVO CP1 – A2 Book Digital Capture System UNIONOVO PN 1

The UNIONOVO PN1

The UNIONOVO PN1 provide all your A3 / A2 format scanning.

Full details available online @ The UNIONOVO PN1 at our China Website

Please contact us via the Contact Us @ DS & ME facility at this website should you have any queries.

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For any form of microfilm aperture card, jacket, microfiche, microfilm – 16 / 35 mm Roll, micrographic & microform requirements, no matter how small or complex, please contact us via the Contact Us @ DS & ME facility at this website or email Laurie Varendorff at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME via Email @ Laurie Varendorff & we will do everything in our power to fulfil your requirements.

For any book, drawing, map or plan plus archival document or fragile material no matter the size – e.g. less than A 5 = 148 x 210 mm = ( 5.83 x 8.27 inches ) or up to Double A 0 Plus = 2,000 x 1,210 mm = ( 78.7 x 47.64 inches ) – which requires Scanning, Digitising = Digitizing & or Imaging for your Digitisation Projects, no matter how large or small then contact Laurie Varendorff via email @ Laurie Varendorff ARMA; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 1470417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147+61 417 094 147 at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME.

Laurie will be able to advise if DS & ME has the specialised equipment available for the Scanning, Digitising, & or Imaging from a minimum size of A 6 = 148 mm in width by 105 mm in height up to a maximum size of over Double A 0 = 1189 mm plus in width by 841 mm plus in height for books or Fragile Document/s, Map/s, Plan/s or Engineering, Architectural plus other types of Drawing/s required to meet a prospective client’s individual requirements.

Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME for All Things Micrographic plus Book & fragile Archival Document Scanning, Digitising & Imaging services the Australian – New Zealand – Papua New Guinea & Oceania Market which includes all states & territories of Australia including Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, the Northern Territory plus New Zealand – NZ  plus surrounding areas in Oceania where our Business Partners provide us with the authority to promote, install & to provide ongoing technical support for their nominated equipment range.

News

2015 – JANUARY: DS & ME appointed as the SOLE Distributor for the Australian, New Zealand & Oceania market for the UNIONOVO FAMILY of DIGITISATION CAPTURE SYSTEMS from Zclp Imaging Digitization & Solutions CO. LIMITED of China.

Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME are pleased & enthusiastic to be able to announce DS & ME’s appointment as the SOLE Distributor for the Australian, New Zealand & Oceania market for the UNIONOVO FAMILY of DIGITISATION CAPTURE SYSTEMS from Zclp Imaging Digitization & Solutions CO., LIMITED of China. UNIONOVO CN 1

UNIONOVO CN 1

UNIONOVO CN 2

UNIONOVO CN 2

UNIONOVO CN 2S

UNIONOVO CN 2S

UNIONOVO CP 1

UNIONOVO CP 1

UNIONOVO PN 1

UNIONOVO PN 1

UNIONOVO CP 2

 UNIONOVO CP 2

Full details available online at our European Website for the UNIONOVO FAMILY of DIGITISATION CAPTURE SYSTEMS Full details available online at our China Website for the UNIONOVO FAMILY of DIGITISATION CAPTURE SYSTEMS Please contact us via the Contact Us @ DS & ME facility at this website should you have any queries. USAGE TIPS : To search for a term or details on this webpage press the “CTRL” and the “F” keys – at the same time; then type in the term or details you are searching for in the Find: search window box. If the term or details are located on this webpage you will be taken directly to the first occurrence of your searched term or details. You can then navigate to additional occurrences of the term or details ( if they exist ) by clicking on the Next Button.

For any form of microfilm aperture card, jacket, microfiche, microfilm – 16 / 35 mm Roll, micrographic & microform requirements, no matter how small or complex, please contact us via the Contact Us @ DS & ME facility at this website or email Laurie Varendorff at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME via Email @ Laurie Varendorff & we will do everything in our power to fulfil your requirements.

For any book, drawing, map or plan plus archival document or fragile material no matter the size – e.g. less than A 5 = 148 x 210 mm = ( 5.83 x 8.27 inches ) or up to Double A 0 Plus = 2,000 x 1,210 mm = ( 78.7 x 47.64 inches ) – which requires Scanning, Digitising = Digitizing & or Imaging for your Digitisation Projects, no matter how large or small then contact Laurie Varendorff via email @ Laurie Varendorff ARMA; or Phone: Australia @ 0417 094 1470417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147+61 417 094 147 at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME.

Laurie will be able to advise if DS & ME has the specialised equipment available for the Scanning, Digitising, & or Imaging from a minimum size of A 6 = 148 mm in width by 105 mm in height up to a maximum size of over Double A 0 = 1189 mm plus in width by 841 mm plus in height for books or Fragile Document/s, Map/s, Plan/s or Engineering, Architectural plus other types of Drawing/s required to meet a prospective client’s individual requirements.

Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME for All Things Micrographic plus Book & fragile Archival Document Scanning, Digitising & Imaging services the Australian – New Zealand – Papua New Guinea & Oceania Market which includes all states & territories of Australia including Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, the Northern Territory plus New Zealand – NZ  & PNG plus surrounding areas in Oceania where our Business Partners provide us with the authority to promote, install & to provide ongoing technical support for their nominated equipment range.