Plustek

Plustek Inc.

Industry	Computer industry
Founded	7 June 1986;38 years ago (7 June 1986)
Headquarters	Taipei , Taiwan
Products	Image scanners
Services	Manufacture scanners
Website	plustek.com

Plustek Inc. (Chinese :精益科技; pinyin :Jīngyì Kējì) is a Taiwanese computer hardware company specializing in imaging solutions, including document scanners, film scanners, and intelligent process automation technologies. Founded on June 7, 1986, the company has grown into a global provider of digitization tools for industries ranging from healthcare and finance to government and creative sectors. ^[1]

History ^[2]

Plustek was established in 1986 and initially focused on manufacturing image scanners. Over the decades, it expanded its portfolio to include surveillance devices and AI-driven document management systems. Key milestones include:

• 2004: Launched the world’s first 7200 dpi high-resolution film scanner, leveraging technology used in professional film markets.
• 2014: Introduced the first standalone cloud-connected smart scanner, widely adopted in medical centers.
• 2023: Released a next-generation standalone network scanner with a 100-page feeder and built-in OCR, setting new standards for document processing.
• 2025: Rolled out AutoFill ID Wizard, an AI-powered real-time ID data extraction tool for streamlined operations.

Products and services ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Plustek’s product lines include:

1. Document scanners:
   • SmartOffice: Mid- to high-volume scanners for offices.
   • MobileOffice: Portable scanners for on-the-go use.
   • eScan Series: Network scanners with OCR and workflow integration.
2. Specialized Scanners:
   • OpticFilm: High-resolution film and slide scanners (e.g., OpticFilm 8200 Ai, praised by PC Magazine as a top photo scanner).
   • OpticBook: Book scanners with patented SEE Technology to eliminate shadows and distortions.
   • Demat’Box (2024): A document management tool for accounting and financial services.
3. Custom Solutions:
   • AI-driven data extraction platforms and SDKs for integration into kiosks, healthcare systems, and government workflows.

Global operations ^[6]

Plustek operates four distribution centers and 275 sales service points worldwide. Key locations include:

• Headquarters: Taipei, Taiwan (Nankang Software Park).
• Americas: Santa Fe Springs, California, USA.
• Europe: Ahrensburg, Germany.
• Asia-Pacific: Beijing, China

Awards and recognition ^[2]

Plustek has received numerous accolades, such as:

• German Design Award (2020, 2018) for the eScan A350 and ePhoto Z300.
• Taiwan Excellence Awards (multiple years) for innovations like the OpticBook A300 and eDoc N600.
• Recognition by PC Magazine and Buyers Lab for scanner performance and workflow automation.

Competitors

• Canon
• Epson
• Fujitsu
• HP
• KeyScan
• Lexmark
• Microtek
• Mustek Systems
• Ricoh
• Xerox
• Umax
• Avision Inc

See also

• List of companies of Taiwan

References

1. "Plustek USA: A world-class solution provider. Best film scanner, mobile scanner, Document Scanners for Medical, Law and Accounting".
2. "About Plustek: Empowering the future". plustek.com. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
3. "About Plustek: Empowering the future". plustek.com. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
4. "关于Plustek: 创造未来 | Plustek 中国". plustek.com.cn. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
5. "NAIA::Plustek Inc". www.usacan.org.tw. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
6. "关于Plustek: 创造未来 | Plustek 中国". plustek.com.cn. Retrieved 2025-02-18.

External links

• Official website