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Since our beginnings in 1994, Image Access has been driven by a passion for technology and excellence. Over the years, we have achieved numerous milestones that reflect our commitment to pushing boundaries in the world of large format scanning and digitization. From groundbreaking product launches to global expansion, every step of our journey has shaped who we are today: a trusted leader in innovation, quality, and sustainability.<\/p>\n
Explore the key moments that have defined our story.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Jump to the beginning” url=”#company_start” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”"||divi||400″ admin_label=”See Full Specification Blurb” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”0b006a28-fc6e-4866-bf80-5795d5cb28f5″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” content__hover=””][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#093C8B” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#093C8B” width=”95%” max_width=”1758px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipi_timeline line_area_size=”170px” timeline_line_width=”9px” timeline_line_color=”#F6F6F6″ card_arrow_size=”30px” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|20px||20px|false|false” border_radii=”on|1.3rem|1.3rem|1.3rem|1.3rem” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”07\/2024″ title=”07\/2024″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ card_margin=”||||false|false” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The International Image Access Partner Conference<\/strong> is taking place for the sixth time. Around 60 sales partners from all over the world, the management and internal sales staff come together to spend three days discussing developments and innovations. Various presentations and discussion panels offer the opportunity to exchange ideas and see what is happening in the individual countries. The Partner Conference will also be linked to this year\u00b4s 30th anniversary of Image Access.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”04\/2024″ title=”04\/2024″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In spring, Image Access introduced the next-generation art scanner. With the innovative technology of the WideTEK\u00a060ART-800<\/strong>, not only paintings but also a variety of other objects can be captured and digitized and reproduced in breathtaking detail.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”2023″ title=”2023″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In 2023, the WideSCAN machine vision<\/strong> scanner was launched. With WideSCAN, Image Access is increasingly positioning itself in the field of industrial quality assurance and inspection systems. Image Access has established av even better position in this market, already being served for several years with A3, A2 and A0 quality assurance systems. WideSCAN is a modular system. Its price, flexibility and performance open up completely new areas of application for many customers.<\/p>\n In the heritage segment, we significantly expanded the market for our fine art scanning applications at the end of the year with the WideTEK 60ART. The WideTEK 60ART brings together all the experience we have gained with the WideTEK 36ART over many years in well over 250 installations and extends the scanning area to nearly twice the size of the WideTEK 36ART.<\/p>\n The business is still developing very dynamically. This year alone, we were able to win 3 major international projects together with our partners, in which a total of more than 250 scan systems were installed.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”2022″ title=”2022″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ image=”https:\/\/imageaccess.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/BE5-V1A_RENDER_FRONTAL_TOUCH_BOOK.png” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In 2020, the first models of our 5th generation<\/strong> of overhead book scanners Bookeye\u00ae\u00a0were released. We have continued to re-engineer all Bookeye models to the 5th generation technology. New additions in 2022 include the Bookeye 5 V2 Archive, the Bookeye 5 V2 Semiautomatic, the Bookeye 5 V1A, and the “biggest brother” Bookeye 5 V1A-C35\/50. As always with Image Access, all models feature the same captivating design, high functionality, uncomplicated operation, and brilliant image quality.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”2022″ title=”2022″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Image Access LP, our U.S. subsidiary, moved from the Chicago area into new, larger headquarters in Gallatin<\/strong>, Tennessee (near Nashville). From there, Image Access LP will serve all customers in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and South America. The new building and our address can be seen on our Locations page.<\/p>\n The new Image Access LP location features:<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”End of 2021″ title=”End of 2021″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ image=”https:\/\/imageaccess.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/WT12-SPECTRUM_Vorab_DIAGONAL_Reisepass-und-Geld.png” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Shortly before the end of the year, Image Access introduced the new WideTEK\u00a012-SPECTRUM<\/strong> flatbed scanner,\u00a0designed for authenticity verification of banknotes, passports, ID cards, certificates, and other special objects containing security features. This scanner captures images faster and more accurately than many much more expensive laboratory devices. It scans fluorescent objects under UV light at 365nm as well as IR contrast under IR light at 850nm.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”09\/2021″ title=”09\/2021″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ image=”https:\/\/imageaccess.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/BE5-V3A_RENDER_DIAGONAL.png” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In September, t<\/span>he Bookeye<\/strong><\/span>\u00a05 V2A and V3A Automatic<\/strong> book scanners were released.\u00a0<\/span>A special highlight: the new,\u00a0<\/span>motor-driven V-shaped glass plate, which ensures very gentle digitization of books, magazines, posters, folders, or bound documents of all kinds.<\/span>\u00a0Completely redesigned to meet the latest technological standards and to comply with the strictest environmental standards, these automatic book scanners offer unsurpassed image quality paired with simple operation, a modern design, and literally maintenance-free operation for all professional applications.<\/span>\u00a0Read our NewsFlash to learn more about these automatic book scanners<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”06\/2021″ title=”06\/2021″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ image=”https:\/\/imageaccess.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/WT24F-600_RENDER_FRONTAL_TEMPLATE_NEWSPAPER_big.png” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In June, a new, innovative flatbed scanner WideTEK<\/b>\u00a024F<\/b> was launched. Thanks to the latest camera and illumination technology, it is not only the fastest large format flatbed on the market, but also scans with high precision at a resolution of up to 1200 dpi. And all this at an unbeatable price-performance ratio. See all of the details about this new flatbed in our <\/span>NewsFlash<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”07\/2019″ title=”07\/2019″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n On July 3-5, 2019 Image Access hosted its fifth International Partner Conference<\/strong> in Wuppertal, Germany. With over 60 sales partners from all over the world in attendance, the three days were filled with discussion and information about the WideTEK and Bookeye product lines, strategies and directions of the company Image Access and their scanner families as well as interesting and innovative solutions and projects from our partners in many diverse markets and locations. During a guided company tour, participants got to know Image Access from “inside” and a relaxed entertainment program in the evenings and on the last day ensured ample opportunity for personal exchange of experience in an informal atmosphere.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”2019″ title=”2019″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The two new, high performance WideTEK 36CL-MF<\/strong> scanners form the foundation for scanning, copying and archiving together with your selected printer. The WideTEK 36CL-600-MF1 was specifically designed to build and MFP system with the Canon TX-3\/4000 and iPF PRO series printers. The WideTEK 36CL-600-MF2 supports all Canon wide format printers, including the Colorwave. Both scanners feature built-in closed loop color calibration for the best copies with your printer\/paper combination.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”10\/2018″ title=”10\/2018″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n With the WideTEK\u00ae 60CL-600<\/strong>, Image Access GmbH was launching its largest scanner on the market by autumn 2018. It complements the powerful WideTEK\u00ae family of models, from 36″, 48″ and now 60″. The scanning speed of up to 15″ \/ s for the entire scan width makes the WideTEK\u00ae 60CL the class leader in performance. Furthermore, this 60″ flagship scanner impresses with its razor sharp image quality, gentle paper transport and the ability to process thick documents with a material thickness of up to 12mm. With face up scanning, the new WideTEK\u00ae 60CL ensures very high ergonomics and productivity as well as very little wesr and tear on both documents and the scanning glass. Last but not least, the new premium product from Image Access, with its many included features, offers a competitive device at a top competitive price level. See more details on our website!<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”2018″ title=”2018″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ image=”https:\/\/imageaccess.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/TILE_Product_Family_WT-ART_WT48ART.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The WideTEK 36ART-600<\/strong> fine art scanner has enjoyed great popularity with customers for over a year. Now, an optional scan table extension makes it possible to scan even larger material.\u00a0 The scan table extension brings an extra 700mm or 27.6 inch scan length so that templates can be captured up to a total length of 2224mm or 87.6 inches<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”2018″ title=”01\/2018″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In January, the new WideTEK\u00ae 48CL-600<\/strong> was launched. With this, Image Access offers the fastest and at the same time least expensive 48 inch color CIS sheetfeed scanner on the market. Scanning up to 50 inch wide originals at 10 inches per second and a resolution of 150 dpi, it produces production quality images at truly impressive scanning speeds. The maximum scanner resolution is 1200 x 1200 dpi. In addition to the basic model, three powerful bundles make the WideTEK 48CL the right choice for any application, for example with the WideTEK High-Stand and a large format printer.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”07\/2017″ title=”07\/2017″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In mid-July, more than 50 Image Access distribution partners from all over the world accepted the invitation to the International Partner Conference<\/strong> conducted in Wuppertal. In addition to the official program with lectures, joint sales exchange and a tour of the Image Access Factory and Showroom, there was also plenty of time for leisure activities, including a tour of the Dortmund BVB Soccer Stadium.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”03\/2017″ title=”03\/2017″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ image=”https:\/\/imageaccess.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/TILE_Product_Family_WT-ART_WT48ART.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In 2017, Image Access expanded its product portfolio to include a new specialty scanner, a large format scanner designed specifically to scan works of art.<\/p>\n WideTEK 36ART-600<\/strong> was introduced to the public at CeBIT 2017 in Hanover, Germany. Prior to the release of the WideTEK 36ART, scanning art meant either investing in a prohibitively large and expensive scanner or taking the artwork to a photo studio for digitization (and leaving it there often for days). Now, works of art can be digitized, archived or reproduced in a contact free process which allows scanning even if the paint is still wet. Whether with or without frames, oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors, charcoal and pastel drawings, collages or antique works are scanned at up to 600 dpi optical resolution and in the highest color fidelity.<\/p>\n With the introduction of the WideTEK 36ART, museums and galleries can expand and update their digital archives and the device is small enough to be taken from site to site with little logistical effort. The WideTEK 36ART was an overwhelming success at numerous trade shows and related events in the art and museum communities and resulted in 50 installations worldwide in its first year.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”2017″ title=”2017″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The year 2017 was also marked by the relocation of our American subsidiary, Image Access LP to Elgin, Illinois. Growing sales volume, new employees and the need for an expanded warehouse required larger premises. Conveniently and centrally located near Chicago, Image Access LP is located within 20 minutes drive from O\u00b4Hare Airport. Image Access LP offers technical training courses and sales training to partners in the United States, Canada and Latin America. It also handles the growing government sales market through the Image Access GSA contract<\/a>. Potential customers can get a hands on view of all Image Access products in the showroom at Image Access LP.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”09\/2016″ title=”09\/2016″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In September 2016, Image Access LP conducted its second American Partner Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada for our distributors and resellers from North, Latin and Central America. Combined with an exhibition of WideTEK and Bookeye scanners at the SGIA Expo running at the same time, Image Access was able to reach hundreds of interested partners, customers and potential customers in the Americas.<\/p>\n [\/dipi_timeline_item][dipi_timeline_item admin_label=”2016 WT36CL” title=”2016″ timeline_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\n