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A World Leader in Scanning Products
and Digitization Services
Microfilm Scanners and Products
Crowley offers High-volume, production-level conversion of 16 mm or 35 mm microfilm, archive writing digital files onto long-lasting microfilm rolls or replacing an outdated reader-printer, Crowley has a wide variety of microfilm scanners and products to suit any volume, collection type or budgetary need. 
Crowley will be offering new products on 2023, they will all be mentioned down below as we talk more about Microfilm Scanners and their products.
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PRODUCT PREVIEW: U Scan+ Advanced
Universal Film Scanner

An Easy and Better Way
to Scan Multiple Film Medias

In developing the UScan+ UF (Universal Film) Series as a part of the Crowley brand products, The Crowley Company has employed decades of industry-leading Mekel Technology and Wicks and Wilson production-level microfilm, microfiche and aperture card scanner technology, marrying high-volume expertise with walk-up patron requirements. Through the years, Crowley has continued to evolve the UScan+ on-demand microform scanner series as technological advancements have become available.

The UScan+ Advanced, the latest iteration in the series, incorporates a new 20 MP high resolution camera, advanced electronics and software advancements to facilitate better image quality, speed and scan capabilities. Ideal as a replacement to outdated microfilm reader/printers or as an updated digital solution for public research or back-office microform conversions.

The Key Features of Uscan+UF (Universal Film)
 

  • NEW! 20 MP high resolution USB3 image sensor

  • NEW! 40% faster batch scanning capabilities

  • View, scan, save and share images from microfilm, microfiche, aperture cards, film negatives and more

  • Scan, print or save in color, grayscale or bitonal capture

  • Up to 2400 dpi resolution

  • Customizable quick-start menu

  • USB 3.0 connectivity

  • ILL (Interlibrary Loan) Compatible

  • Flexible output options: file save; network; USB; print; email; cloud; Dropbox; Google Drive

  • Two built-in USB ports

  • Standard features: touchscreen compatibility; manual and motorized roll film pods*; smart edit; annotation; timed auto-capture for film and fiche; Rapidscan batch scanning; opaque microcard template

  • Scanner options: 3M adapter; vendor interface kit (pay-per-use); OCR searchable text capabilities; foot pedal; low-level platen handle; manual roll film winding handle; microfilm spool adapter; monitor stand; cleaning kit

*Also available without the roll film carrier

High-volume: Mekel MACH5 Microfilm Scanner (Award Winning)

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Since creating the world’s first production level microfilm scanner in 1989, Mekel Technology has remained at the forefront of microfilm technology with their industry acclaimed MACH-series scanners. Relied upon by countless archives, service bureaus, government agencies, corporations and other institutions, the MACH-series provide fast and accurate digitization of all types of 16mm and 35mm microfilm.

The Mekel MACH5 microfilm scanner is known as the “best of both worlds” for its ability to provide both quality image capture and fast scan speeds of 500 images or more per minute (1000 images or more per minute using speed mode).

 

Key Features 

  • NEW! Optical character recognition with QuantumProcess

  • NEW! Windows 10 support

  • Up to 600 dpi true optical resolution

  • Scan speeds under four minutes per 100′ roll

  • Compatible with IMAGEhost microfilm hosting platform

  • Full-roll strip scanning technology

  • Safely scans microfilm in various states of composition, including film inflicted with vinegar syndrome

  • Vertically-aligned film transport for enhanced stability

  • Direct path imaging camera, film and light source enable up to 600 true optical dpi resolution

  • Standard 1,000’ adapter, high-speed rewind and film cleaning rollers

  • Real-time image sharpening and enhancement

  • Easy software and equipment upgrades

High-volume: Mekel MACH10 Microfilm Scanner
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High-Performance Microfilm Scanning
with Media Flexibility and Superior Image Quality​

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The Mekel MACH10 microfilm scanner from Mekel Technology offers offers the highest efficiency for the combination of speed and image quality – capturing 700 images or more per minute.

Since creating the first microfilm scanner over four decades ago, Mekel has remained the world leader in microform digitization hardware and software with the MACH10 roll film microfilm scanners. The MACH-Series scanners are trusted by archives, libraries, government institutions and other entities worldwide for all types of 16 mm and 35 mm microfilm digitization.

 

Key Features:- 

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  • NEW! Optical character recognition with QuantumProcess

  • NEW! Windows 10 support

  • FADGI-rated capture

  • Up to 600 dpi true optical resolution

  • Scan speeds under three minutes per 100’ roll

  • Compatible with IMAGEhost microfilm hosting platform

  • Full-roll strip scanning technology

  • Safely scans microfilm in various states of composition, including film inflicted with vinegar syndrome

  • Vertically-aligned film transport for enhanced stability

  • Direct path imaging camera, film and light source enable up to 750 true optical dpi resolution

  • Standard 1,000’ adapter, high-speed rewind and film cleaning rollers

  • Real-time image sharpening and enhancement

  • Easy software and equipment upgrades

High-volume: Mekel MACH12 Microfilm Scanner

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Since Mekel Technology created the first production-level microfilm scanner in 1989, they have continued to advance the field of microfilm digitization hardware through the MACH-Series roll film scanners.

The MACH12 is a high-volume microfilm scanner that provides the highest resolution images in the series through the use of a 12-bit camera with 12288 pixel array and precision lens. The advanced optics and camera system provides unrivaled tonality, depth of field and resolution to any microfilm scanning project and provide high text OCR accuracy due to their exceptional image clarity.

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Key Features:- 

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  • NEW! Optical character recognition with QuantumProcess

  • NEW! Windows 10 support

  • FADGI-rated capture

  • True archival image quality

  • High optical resolution of up to 750 dpi true optical resolution

  • 12-bit camera with 12288 pixel array and precision lens for unrivaled tonality, depth of field and resolution

  • Scan speeds under 4.5 minutes per 100’ roll

  • Compatible with IMAGEhost microfilm hosting platform

  • Full-roll strip scanning technology

  • Safely scans microfilm in various states of composition, including film inflicted with vinegar syndrome

  • Vertically-aligned film transport for enhanced stability

  • Direct path imaging camera, film and light source enable up to 600 true optical dpi resolution

  • Standard 1,000’ adapter, high-speed rewind and film cleaning rollers

  • Real-time image sharpening and enhancement

  • Easy software and equipment upgrades

High-volume:
Crowley MACH Mini Film Portable Microfilm Scanner

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The Crowley Company introduces the MACH Mini Film, a revolutionary new compact production, portable microfilm scanner with the smallest footprint in its class.

The MACH Mini Film harnesses the acclaimed scanning and processing power of Mekel Technology MACH-series microfilm scanners to provide accurate, fast microfilm capture without the physical space needs of a larger production scanner. The MACH Mini Film portable microfilm scanner is ideal for small-to-mid size service bureaus, archives, government agencies and others with microfilm archives.

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Competitive Advantages:- 

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  • Size. Smallest footprint in the microfilm scanner production class at 15 x 16 x 8 in. (36.9 x 40.7 x 19.7 cm)

  • Space. The stable footing and compact design allows for scanner stacking to further save space while increasing production capability

  • Production. An included external PC drives the scanner and ensures maximum uptime and easy technology updates. Swap PCs, not scanners!

  • Software. Crowley’s acclaimed Quantum software suite is a proven, highly effective scanning and processing platform.

  • Threading. The MACH Mini Film’s simple film transport path makes it easy to load all film types. The well-balanced tension system protects from the dislodging or separating of brittle microfilm sometimes caused by pinch rollers.

  • Storage. Additional storage options available.

  • Access. Scan it. Process it. Host it. Each purchase includes a free trial of Crowley’s digital IMAGEhost microfilm hosting and viewing platform.

  • Price! Scan faster; pay less.

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Low-volume: IMAGELINK
DV Plus Scanner

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The IMAGELINK DV Plus Digital Scanners digitize microfiche, jackets, aperture cards, 16/35 mm microfilm and 16 mm 3M/ANSI cartridges. With front panel controls within easy reach, operators can switch from printing to scanning to PC at the touch of a button. The high-resolution, anti-glare screen with adjustable brightness setting reduces glare and minimizes eye fatigue.

2400 DV Plus Digital Scanner

DESIGNED FOR LOWER TO MID-VOLUME ON-DEMAND SCANNING

  • Recommended daily volume of up to 300 scans per day

  • 12 x 12” screen size

  • 23-50x zoom lenses

3000 DV Plus Digital Scanner

DESIGNED FOR HIGHER-VOLUME AND/OR LARGE-FORMAT DIGITIZATION

  • Recommended daily volume of 1,000+ scans per day

  • Spacious 12 x 17” screen size

  • 20-50x zoom lenses

Key Features Support

  • Scan speeds up to 4.5 seconds (at 200dpi)

  • Scanning resolution up to 800 dpi

  • Image enhancement features: auto centering, auto frame masking, auto image rotation, etc.

  • Prints to optional high-speed (34 ppm) video laser printer

  • Optional PowerFilm Application Software allows users to optimize batch scans of all film types with a number of output, indexing, retrieval and distribution tools.

Host, Share, View and Save Microfilm Images Easily

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Web-based access to microfilm collections from any device

A digital preservation platform for microfilm, IMAGEhost is The Crowley Company’s innovative software and image hosting solution, allowing users to easily access scanned microfilm rolls in their original format.

Using any internet-connected device, IMAGEhost is the affordable key to digital image accessibility from any location.

The doors never close. 24/7 microfilm availability.

It’s no longer necessary to be onsite to view microfilm images that are crucial for research, operations or other functions. 

Using the industry-leading capture expertise of Mekel Technology, Wicks and Wilson or Crowley MACH Mini microfilm scanners, IMAGEhost allows owners of images scanned with QuantumScan or Virtual Scanstation software to view, print, save or send images from their workstation, home or on the road. 

IMAGEhost adds efficiency for remote and onsite staff and increases patron value. 

Cost-effective options for microfilm image hosting

IMAGEhost is offered as a premise-hosted software package that can integrate seamlessly into an existing IT infrastructure, maximizing the time-to-use solution.

Working from three key components – access to image repositories, an indexed database and the IMAGEhost operating program – IMAGEhost maximizes initial capture investment by offering secure public or password-protected full-image exposure to any network, client or patron base.

Two convenient scanning options:

  • We Scan. Typically, microfilm rolls are scanned by Crowley’s Digitization Services division as a line item in the complete platform package.

  • You Scan. A hybrid option exists for owners of Mekel, Wicks and Wilson and Crowley scanners whereby they can import their own scans directly into their pre-purchased IMAGEhost software.

Zeutschel OP-Series Archive Writers

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SAVE DIGITAL DATA TO MICROFILM

 

The Zeutschel OP-series of archive writers are perfect for safe, long-term archiving of valuable documents in this trusted medium. As the world’s longest-lasting storage archive medium available, microfilm is relied upon to preserve some of the world’s most valuable information and records. When well-preserved, it is estimated microfilm can last up to 500 years and can be read with just a magnification device and light source. The OP 800 and OP 800 HR archive writers are universal systems for the preservation of all native digital data (CAD, email, Word, Excel, etc.) and digitized data (scanned documents, images and more).

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Key Features:- 

  • Easy operation

  • Creates 16/35 mm microfilm reels with film capacity of up to 600m

  • Captures full-frame; duplex; duo and multi-frame in landscape and portrait

  • Maximum 289.6 megapixel optical resolution (OP 800 HR)

  • Converts from all standard file formats, including: TIFF, JPEG, JP2, PDF and many more

  • Writes to high-resolution microfilm in black/white, grayscale (halftone) or color

  • Color enhancement via integrated ICC conform color management

  • High-productivity

  • Wide range of image processing tools for perfect file conversion in batch mode

  • Automatic metadata fade-in

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Microfilm Cameras

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The Omnia OK 400/401 from Zeutschel is an intelligent microfilm camera system for universal applications, allowing even the most difficult of originals to be simply and conveniently scanned.

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Key Features:-

  • Simple, clearly structured operation

  • User-friendly menu guidance

  • Internal diagnostics

  • Remote maintenance

  • Cold-light illumination

  • Continuous factor selection

  • “Intelligent” Zeutschel book cradle

  • High productivity

  • High production reliability

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2150 Silver Film Duplicator

2150 Silver Film Duplicator

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Extek Microsystem’s Model 2150 is a desktop silver roll film duplicator designed to meet the needs of users having low-volume microfilm duplicating requirements. Compact and completely self-contained, the Extek 2150 is suitable for office environments with automatic features that allow for unattended operations.

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Key Features:-

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  • Simplified controls for ease-of-use

  • Self-threading design provides additional convenience

  • Easy-to-read indicator shows the film remaining in the magazine

  • Duplicating film supply is carried in the Model 2102 magazine, demountable for dark-room loading

  • Exposure control dial is not accessible during the duplication cycle, eliminating the possibility of uncontrolled changes during unattended operation

  • Upon completion of the duplicating cycle, the Model 2150 automatically stops. Visible and audible signals announce the completion.

  • Unique automatic step test: a short length of duplicating film is automatically exposed at a series of different exposure values

3441 Silver Film Duplicator

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The Extek Microsystem’s Model 3441 utilizes the same compact design and film duplicating technology which has been proven over many years. The 3441 is designed to produce high-quality duplicates from old, curled and damaged masters, putting the least possible stress on fragile film. The 3441 works with all types of master films, even those with nitrate or acetate backings.

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Key Features:-

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  • Design simplicity and quality manufacturing account for excellent reliability

  • Duplicates common quality 16mm or 35mm film at 150 feet per minute

  • Convenient threading mechanism permits instant, high-quality operation

  • Low maintenance requirements: most common service can be performed in a matter of minutes

  • Digital speed and exposure readout also available

Microfilm Media

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Today’s technology makes it possible to take advantage of both microfilm and digital images, providing the fast access and convenient distribution needed in today’s networked world while still preserving the past indefinitely. IMAGELINK microfilms, previously branded as Kodak and AGFA, offer unequalled performance, handling and digital-ready images. All silver microfilm meets ISO LE 500 specifications for capturing and storing images of permanent value.

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