Digitization Scanners
The digitization of historical archives should be understood as a process of transforming the physical nature of data. As a result of this "preliminary" action, data recorded on paper (letters, contracts, brochures, press releases, photos) are migrated to digital devices. This complex operation requires various hardware tools (such as the scanners described in this section) and software.
Made In Heritage stands out by producing innovative, customized, and sustainable technologies (in both process and cost) to meet the needs of preserving and enhancing the heritage of partners and clients. Made In Heritage's approach in this specific area is technically innovative, operationally customized, and economically and managerially sustainable.
The results of this vision materialize in specific digital acquisition tools. The V-Scanner, for example, is the result of relentless research and refinement by the Made In Heritage design team, which is constantly focused on developing digital acquisition tools for historical materials in libraries and archives.
One particularly noteworthy digital acquisition tool is the V-Scanner, named for the typical V-shape of the book cradle. Developed by the Made In Heritage design team, the V-Scanner can digitize two pages simultaneously, automatically adjusting to the right as pages are turned. With a stable glass and a preview monitor, the operator can easily turn pages, check the correct framing, and set scanning parameters. The V-Scanner features EOS RP cameras with 26.2 Megapixels, Sigma 50mm/F1.4 ART lenses, and an LED light with a remote control.
The V-Scanner is specifically designed for scanning bound volumes, achieving a scanning speed of 500 shots per hour. The floating shooting plane and shading from external light sources enable the digitization of large books with spines up to 7 cm wide and plates up to 45 cm high and 35 cm wide.
Another crucial tool for digital acquisition is the suction table, which allows for the digitization of large-format documents such as drawings and posters. The suction table is a flexible system consisting of a photographic shooting set with multiple cameras and lights, adjustable in all three dimensions. The core of the system is a 200x100 cm worktable with an adjustable vacuum. Thanks to the micro-perforated panel, documents are held in place for perfect digitization. The operator manages the acquisition operations via dedicated software using a computer connected to the system. Scans are performed with 54 MP Eos R5 cameras and Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG Art lenses, mounted on a column allowing vertical positioning up to 220 cm.
Using the vacuum table is simple: place the document on the surface, define the framing, activate the vacuum, adjust the focus, and digitize. The Made In Heritage vacuum table can digitize up to 300 large-format documents per day. Digitizing historical archives with Made In Heritage’s innovative tools allows for the efficient and accurate preservation and enhancement of cultural heritage.
