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| 15 July 2011 | New high speed large format scanner | |
Solar announce the introduction of the PROServ ScannTECH 600i-fb a high speed, colour A0 flatbed scanner. The 600i is ideal for the precision scanning of maps, plans and news papers where the original is not suitable for a sheet fed system. |
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| 12 Jan 2011 | New 200mp camera joins the Solar range | |
The Solar range of high resolution cameras has been strengthened with the introduction of the Solar M7. Stunning quality is produced through a wide choice of lenses in combination with optical resolution of 20,000 x 20,000 pixels. |
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| 26 Feb 2010 | Who Do You Think You Are? Live 2010 Exhibition | |
Solar will be exhibiting at the Who Do You Think You Are? Live 2010 Exhibition at London Olympia 26-28 Feb 2010. |
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| 25 Feb 2010 | Digitisation Expo2010 | |
Solar are pleased to be supporting Vikmans Multimedia with their Digitisation Expo2010. The Expo is in Delhi India on 25 to 26 Feb for details go to www.vikmans.org |
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| 01 Dec 2008 | New Editing and Loading Stations | |
| Solar are pleased to announce the launch of a completely new range of Editing and Loading Stations. Introducing manual and motorised options in vertical and horizontal configurations there is now an economical solution for every application. Optional accessories include the world renowned Solar Ultrasonic Splicer and the new Solar Digital Inspection Reader-Scanner. | ||
| 12 Sept 2008 | Solar are moving offices | |
Solar are relocating to new premises in Kent and from 12th Sept 2008 all correspondence should be sent to the new address: Pilgrims Lodge Tel: +44 (0) 1622 851010 |
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| 08 Nov 2007 | New full frame microfilm scanner for newspapers | |
Due for release by the end of November 2007 is the new Solar high resolution scanner for microfilmed newspaper. Accepting all microfilm formats this new desktop unit will provided a solution for the more challenging applications. As with the popular Universal reader-scanner, live images are viewed on the host computer and with a single click images are readied for print or digital storage. |
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| 01 Nov 2007 | New Solar M6 100 Mega pixel camera | |
The Solar range of high resolution cameras has been strengthened with the introduction of the Solar M6. Stunning quality is produced through a wide choice of manual or autofocus lenses in combination with optical resolution of 10,000 x 10,000 pixels. |
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| 01 May 2007 | New CopyMaster Version | |
The popular A2 book scanner is now available without an integrated computer. This is ideal for those who prefer to supply their own computer hardware. Connection is via USB 2.0 and the CopyMaster software is simply loaded to the remote computer. Output to USB thumb drives remains as an integrated option. |
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| 01 July 2007 | New Software | |
Following extensive market feedback on the new CopyMaster book scanner and the Universal microfilm reader-scanner, Solar have released completely new software for both products. The new software simplifies the user interface and introduces enhanced security making these products ideal for general public use in libraries and archives. A lite version is supplied as standard and a Pro version is available with more extensive features. |
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| 29 Aug 2007 | Society of Archivist Information marketplace Exhibition 2007 Belfast | |
Solar with be at stand 25. On display will be the Universal Microfilm reader-scanner with all the new software. |
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| 20 Jan 2006 | NEW BUDGET PRICED DIGITAL MICROFILM READER-SCANNER | |
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Solar are delighted to announce the arrival of the all new high-speed Universal Microfilm Reader-Scanner priced from only £1,583.00 for a fully working system. With its low price and a very small foot print the Universal Microfilm Reader-Scanner now brings affordable digital microfilm options to every Archive and Library. Connected and powered via a single USB 2 connection to a computer the Universal allows the reader to easily scroll through microfilm or microfiche; zoom out for a full page or zoom in for enlarged detail. A single mouse click will capture the image instantly making it immediately available for printing or output to multiple options such as email, CD or USB portable disks. With a wide variety of simple slip-on-slip-off carriers the Universal will accept 16 and 35mm roll film, microfiche and microfilm in 3M style cartridges. The single high quality, adjustable lens accepts reductions between 7x and 48x confirming the Universal as a truly versatile reader-scanner. To save on running costs away has gone the traditional on-going expense of hot Halogen lamps replaced instead by a cold long life light. Advanced orders from libraries in Latvia and Lithuania have set the Solar production lines alight and UK organisations are quickly booking demonstrations of the ground breaking Universal Microfilm Reader-Scanner. |
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Solar are very pleased to confirm the appointment of Digital Microfilm Equipment (DME) as Distributors of the Solar product range in the Australasian market. Based in Perth Western Australia, DME are able to provide sales and technical support in Australia, Asia and New Zealand. To contact DME directly click the following link |
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Solar have today announced the launch of their new high-speed book copier the Solar CopyMaster. Designed specifically for use by the general public in libraries and archives the CopyMaster is robust and simple to use, requiring only a single button press to output an image directly to an attached printer. At a price of £7,898.00 plus VAT the Solar CopyMaster should prove to be an affordable asset for most libraries and archives. |
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| 8 Sept | New Microfilm Inspection Loader with Scanner | |
| Solar have today
announced a new version of their Microfilm Inspection Loader. The new option allows the Inspection Loader for 16 and 35mm microfilm to be fitted with a film scanner for high resolution image scanning. Scanned images maybe sent to an attached printer or output to CD, other digital media and email with a simple kiosk style interface. The scanner comes complete with an integrated 8X inspection lens. |
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| 27 Aug 04 | New Microfim Scanner for Libraries | |
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Microfilm is pleased to announce that they have been appointed as the
European distributor for the S-T Imaging digital film viewers and scanners. Users of the ST range are able to read their microfilm as if they were using a standard reader and in addition easily print to paper and copy to CD using kiosk style software. The system administrator has total control over what they will allow the user to do by simply adding or removing large point and click icons. The Scan-Write software also allows other TWAIN compatible scanners to be attached thereby providing the same simple kiosk style interface for a wide range of book scanners. Running costs have been drastically reduced through the use of cold lamps with a life of some 30,000 hours. System prices start at £1,320.00. Undoubtedly the ST range is ideal for the modern digital library and in particular for those about to acquire copies of the newly released local newspapers on microfilm under the Newsplan Project. |
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| 21-22 April 04 | Library + Information Show 2004 | |
| Solar will be launching
the APIS (Advanced Paper Imaging System) at the 2004 Library Information
Show. APIS is designed for the safe and speedy imaging of handmade
paper with added security benefits. APIS is already proving its importance
in the research into the origins of paper and for creating security
fingerprints of valuable documents. www.lishow.co.uk |
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| 9-12 Sept 03 | Society of Archivists Conference 2003 | |
As usual this was a worthwhile
experience for Solar with much interest in the Solar M Type overhead
scanners. Particular enthusiasm was voiced for the flexibility of the
scanners in being able to easily cope with a wide variety of originals
ranging from transparencies through to tightly bound books. |
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| 6-7 Oct 03 | Museums Association annual conference and exhibition | |
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With so much interest emerging from museums and archives
for the Solar M Type overhead scanners, Solar will for the first time
exhibit at the exhibition in Brighton. On display at stand 31 will
be the Solar M3 overhead scanner linked to an Epson large format printer.
Colour fidelity is often a priority and Solar will therefore be using
the award winning Pantone Monitor Spyder with PhotoCAL colour calibration
software. www.museumsassociation.org |
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| 1 Sept 03 | Thames Pilot project | |
| This project has been funded through
the New Opportunities Fund and captures life on the Thames through the
ages. The Solar M3 overhead scanner was used to capture many of the images
you see on its fascinating site . www.thamespilot.org.uk |
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| 1 Sept 03 | APIS project | |
| In association with Dr Ian Christie-Miller
Solar released the first prototype of the ADVANCED PAPER IMAGING SYSTEM
for the safe and speedy imaging of paper with security enhancement. Details
and examples on the importance of this system in the research of the
origins of paper and for creating security finger prints of valuable
documents can be found at. www.earlypaper.com |
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| 1 May 03 | Visionmaster A2 microfilm reader | |
The popular Solar Ultravision A2
microfilm reader has been enhanced following comments and the changing
needs of the users. Now researchers with laptop computers can plug into
the reader for power and rest their laptop on a pullout shelf . |
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