Microfilm Scanning Plays an Important Role in Genealogical History

As a company providing microfilm Scanners and Software solutions, at nextScan we constantly hear comments from the public such as, “I thought microfilm was obsolete” or “do they still use that stuff?”. The attached YouTube videos tell a great story about the Micrographics industry, it’s evolution and role in preserving history.

nextScan‘s footprint has expanded dramatically since the company was founded in 2002. The company has developed business alliances and re-sellers worldwide to support our expanding customer needs. nextScan’s lead engineers and management staff have over 80 years of combined Micrographics Development experience.  This collection of individuals at nextScan developed most of the Microfilm Industry standards such as… Ribbon Scanning technology, NDNP Development, Image Processing Algorithms  and Workflow techniques for film.  Patents for Lumintech (light line strobe technology), Row Scan, and the Eclipse Transport all have the names of nextScan engineers on them!  At nextScan, we are constantly innovating to bring you the next generation of High Performance Scanners and Software Solutions. nextScan is proud to be a part of “bringing history to life.”

Granite Mountain Records Vault, Part 1 – FamilySearch Genealogy Records

Granite Mountain Records Vault, Part 2 – FamilySearch Genealogy Records

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