The Mekel MACH7 is a production microfiche scanner built for organisations that need to digitize large microfiche collections quickly, accurately, and efficiently. Trusted by archives, libraries, government agencies, universities, service bureaus, and records management providers, the MACH7 combines high-speed automation with advanced image capture to support demanding preservation and digitization projects.

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Designed to scan a wide variety of microfiche, aperture cards, COM fiche, and jackets, the MACH7 delivers outstanding image quality at production speeds of up to 200 images per minute. Its intelligent single-pass pre-scan automatically identifies images of different sizes without requiring manual presets, helping operators maximise productivity while ensuring every image is captured during the first scan.

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The scanner supports both manual and automated fiche loading and unloading, enabling uninterrupted batch scanning for high-volume projects. Real-time hardware image enhancement sharpens and optimises images during capture, while optional OCR capabilities create searchable documents and automatically generate file names using title bar recognition.

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Supplied with Mekel Technology's Quantum Software Suite, including QuantumScan and QuantumProcess, the MACH7 offers advanced tools for image processing, editing, workflow automation, and quality control. Organisations can also benefit from Crowley's hybrid digitization approach, combining outsourced scanning with in-house image processing when required.

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Supporting true optical resolutions up to 600 dpi and capable of scanning grayscale, bitonal, and dual-output images at full speed, the Mekel MACH7 provides a reliable solution for preserving historical collections, improving access to microfiche records, and supporting long-term digital archive initiatives.