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Manufacturers of large PCBs turn to HD Apeiron/42 for unmatched quality assurance
Manufacturers of large PCBs use the contact-free HD Apeiron/42 to inspect and document full boards at 1200 dpi, revealing defects down to about 40–50 μm.
Original to Print: 10 Essential Steps to Accurate Color in Fine Art Reproduction
Build a consistent scan-to-print color workflow in 10 practical steps, from capture and ICC profiles to soft proofing and artist-approved prints.
Soundwaves Art Foundation frees up time to raise more money for charity
Soundwaves Art Foundation cuts artwork digitization time in half with Contex HD Apeiron/42, freeing more time to raise money for charity.
HD Apeiron/42 takes flight in aerospace paint perfection
A leading aircraft manufacturer scans paint verification targets on HD Apeiron/42 to confirm color and detail before the aircraft is painted.
Contex achieves internationally recognized RBA certification
Global Scanning, maker of all Contex scanners, has passed the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) audit: proof of responsible, sustainable manufacturing.
New HD Apeiron/42 installed in the Middle East for fine art digitization
A fine art digitization company in the Middle East removed a window to lift in its new HD Apeiron/42 contact-free art scanner. Here is why.
Nextimage 7 video tutorials: How to master large format scanning
13 short Nextimage 7 video tutorials for Contex large format scanners: installation, settings, cropping, auto black & white, batch mode and more.
Exhibiting our contact-free art scanner at West Coast Art & Framing Expo 2025
Archive: Contex and National Azon showed the contact-free HD Apeiron/42 art scanner at West Coast Art & Framing Expo 2025 in Las Vegas.
Workflow: How Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum preserves history while enhancing access
See the 3-step scanning workflow Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum uses to create a preservation file and an accessible file of every historic document.
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Guides, customer stories and answers for galleries, museums, artists and fine art reprographics studios on ...
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Stories and guides for museums, archives and historical societies on digitizing fragile collections with ...
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Case studies and guides for print and repro shops on large format scanning, new revenue streams and faster ...
Document archiving
How organizations digitize large documents, plans and records for secure, searchable archives.
CAD & engineering
Guides and case studies on scanning technical drawings, plans and engineering documents.
GIS & maps
How map offices and land records teams scan maps and surveys with accuracy.
Scanner care
Maintenance guides, video tutorials and tips for getting the best results from your Contex scanner.
PCB inspection
How electronics manufacturers document PCBs and PCB assemblies for quality and traceability.
Print inspection
How printers, packaging and label producers compare printed output against the original design to catch ...