Plustek

Template:Short description Template:Template other Plustek Inc. (Template:Zh) 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.

History

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

Plustek’s product lines include:

1. Document scanners:
   • SmartOffice: Mid- to high-volume scanners for offices.
   • MobileOffice: Portable scanners.
   • eScan Series: Network scanners with OCR and workflow integration.
2. Specialized Scanners:
   • OpticFilm: High-resolution film and slide scanners
   • OpticBook: Book scanners
   • Demat’Box (2024): A document management tool for accounting and financial services.
3. Custom Solutions:
   • Data extraction platforms and SDKs for integration into kiosks, healthcare systems, and government workflows.

Global operations

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

Competitors

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

See also

• List of companies of Taiwan