Plustek
{{Short description|Computer hardware company based in Taiwan}}
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| products = Image scanners
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Plustek Inc. ({{zh|c=精益科技|p=Jīngyì Kējì}}) is a Taiwanese computer hardware company specializing in document scanners, film scanners, and intelligent process automation technologies. Founded on June 7, 1986, the company has grown into a provider of digitization tools for industries ranging from healthcare and finance to government and creative sectors.{{Cite web |title=Plustek USA: A world-class solution provider. Best film scanner, mobile scanner, Document Scanners for Medical, Law and Accounting. |url=http://plustek.com/}}
History<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=About Plustek: Empowering the future |url=https://plustek.com/us/company/about-us/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=plustek.com}}</ref>
Plustek was established in 1986 and initially focused on manufacturing image scanners. Over the decades, it expanded its portfolio to include surveillance devices and document management systems. Key milestones include:
- 2004: Launched the world’s first 7200 dpi high-resolution film scanner.
- 2014: Introduced the first standalone cloud-connected smart scanner, adopted in medical centers.
- 2023: Released a next-generation standalone network scanner with a 100-page feeder and built-in OCR.
- 2025: Rolled out AutoFill ID Wizard, a real-time ID data extraction tool.
Products and services<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Plustek: Empowering the future |url=https://plustek.com/us/company/about-us/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=plustek.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=关于Plustek: 创造未来 {{!}} Plustek 中国 |url=http://plustek.com.cn/chn/company/about-us/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=plustek.com.cn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=NAIA::Plustek Inc. |url=https://www.usacan.org.tw/index.php?pg=supplier&lang=en&prefix=I&company_no=50216&site-lang=tw |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=www.usacan.org.tw}}</ref>
Plustek’s product lines include:
- Document scanners:
- * SmartOffice: Mid- to high-volume scanners for offices.
- * MobileOffice: Portable scanners.
- * eScan Series: Network scanners with OCR and workflow integration.
- Specialized Scanners:
- * OpticFilm: High-resolution film and slide scanners
- * OpticBook: Book scanners
- * Demat’Box (2024): A document management tool for accounting and financial services.
- Custom Solutions:
- * Data extraction platforms and SDKs for integration into kiosks, healthcare systems, and government workflows.
Global operations<ref>{{Cite web |title=关于Plustek: 创造未来 {{!}} Plustek 中国 |url=http://plustek.com.cn/chn/company/about-us/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=plustek.com.cn}}</ref>
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
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.plustek.com/}}
{{Electronics industry in Taiwan}}
Category:Companies based in Taipei
Category:Computer companies of Taiwan
Category:Computer hardware companies
Category:Computer peripheral companies
Category:Electronics companies of Taiwan
Category:Taiwanese companies established in 1986
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