2014-JUNE: SMA MAP MASTER now called the VERSASCAN model XXL DOUBLE A 0 Extra Large Format Flatbed Scanner Installation

Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME are pleased & enthusiastic to be able to announce the receipt of an Official Order for the Delivery & Installation of an SMA MAP MASTER model XXL Scanner for the Colour Scanning of Maps, Drawings & fragile archival documents of all sizes up to & including DOUBLE A 0 or 2540 x 915 mm = ( 100 x 36 inches ) in size.

SMA MAP MASTER XXL with Large Monitor Mount

 

2015 – JUNE: 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 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 Scanner Range starting at A1 & then A1 & A0 then with the recent manufacture of a specialised customised 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 3650 = A0+ 2.5D Scanner @ CeBIT 2015 Hannover

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

SMA VersaScan 2.5D Image of Sample @ CeBIT 2015 Hannover

The VISUAL 3D which = 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 which = 3D Like Image compared Scan to standard 2D Scanning

 

The NEW V3D which stands for VISUAL 3D = 3D Like Scanning Feature from SMA Electronic Document GmbH of Germany

The NEW – SMA V3D which stands for 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 scanner for originals up to:

  • 48 inches = 1,219mm wide x 80 inches = 2,032mm long &
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  • 48 wide = 1,219mm x 100 inches = 2,540mm long.

 

The whole SMA Book & Flatbed Scanner Range now incorporates the this NEW – SMA V3D which stands for VISUAL 3D = 3D Like Scanning Feature scanning in 2.5D 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 which stands for VISUAL 3D = 3D Like Scanning Feature can be implemented for a wide variety of surface control and presentation applications.

The NEW – SMA V3D which stands for VISUAL 3D = 3D Like Scanning Feature is a feature you have to see for yourself to believe.

 How does the NEW – SMA V3D which stands for VISUAL 3D = 3D Like Scanning Feature work?

 Technically it works like this:

There are TWO-2 lamps in the SMA 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 which stands for VISUAL 3D = 3D Like  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 which stands for VISUAL 3D = 3D Like Scanning Feature looks 3D-Like.

The NEW – SMA V3D which stands for VISUAL 3D = 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 now called the VERSASCAN & SCAN MASTER the Coins as shown in the attached SMA VersaScan 2D V 2.5D Scanning Sample of the FIVE-5 Coins scanned in 2D Mode are less clear than the coins captured using the NEW – SMA V3D which stands for VISUAL 3D = 3D Like mode.

With the NEW – SMA 2.5D = 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 2.5D = 3D Like Scanning Feature provides that solution.

VERSASCAN

The SMA MAP MASTER model XXL DOUBLE A 0 Extra Large Format Flatbed Scanner is destined for installation with the State Records of New South Wales located at 143 O’Connell Street, Kingswood NSW 2747.

This SMA – MAP MASTER XXL – Extra Large Format Document Scanner with a Scanning Range of DOUBLE A 0 + ( 2,540 x 915 mm = 100 x 36 Inches in size ) installation at the SR NSW will be only the THIRD SMA MAP MASTER XXL installed world-wide.

The other TWO -2 SMA MAP MASTER XXL – Extra Large Format Document Scanner installations are with the following organisations:

1. The Russian Navy Archive, Saint Petersburg, Russia

2. The Chinese Navy, China ( with several SMA Scanner installations )

Our DME Authorised Resellers & Technical Service Agent David Manche of Micrographic Engineering Services – MES obtained this order & David will carry out the Installation, Training & Ongoing Technical Support for the SMA MAP MASTER model XXL DOUBLE A 0 Extra Large Format Flatbed Scanner.

The delivery, installation & training for the SMA MAP MASTER model XXL DOUBLE A 0 Extra Large Format Flatbed Scanner is scheduled for early July 2014.

A Brochure showing the THREE [ 3 ] SMA Map Master models

1. The XXL – for DOUBLE A 0 + or or 2,540 mm in width x 915 mm in height = ( 100 x 36 inches ) in size Fragile Documents, Maps & Drawings.

SMA MAP MASTER XXL with Large Monitor Mount

2.The model XL – for A 0 + or 1270 x 915 mm = ( 50 x 36 inches ) in size Fragile Documents, Maps & Drawings

SMA MAP MASTER XL for A 0 PLUS Maps, Drawings & Large Documents

3. The model L – for A 1+ or 915 x 635 mm = ( 36 x 25 inches ) in size Fragile Documents, Maps & Drawings

SMA MAP MASTER L for A 1 PLUS Maps, Drawings & Large Documents

 

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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 of Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME via Email @ Laurie Varendorff & we will do everything in our power to fulfil your requirements.

For any book, archival document or fragile material project which requires Scanning, Digitising = Digitizing, & or Imaging, no matter how small or large then contact Laurie Varendorff via 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 for your project from a minimum size of A 6 = 148 mm in width by 105 mm in height up to a maximum size of DOUBLE A 0 or 2,540 mm in width x 915 mm in height = ( 100 x 36 inches ) for fragile documents, maps, plans or drawings or books required to meet a prospective client’s individual requirements.

Should you require additional information related to this situation then please make contact with Laurie Varendorff via email @ Laurie Varendorff ARMA; or Phone : Australia @ 0417 094 147 – International @ +61 417 094 147 at Digital Scanning & Microfilm Equipment – DS & ME and Laurie will provide you with additional information related to this important situation.