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- 1999
- Established iMeasure Ltd.
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- 2006
- Developed the dedicated parchment image scanner for the Vatican's Pontifical Library.
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- 2008
- Developed and released the multimode image scanner MMS-300 (stealth ink analysis).
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- 2011
- Shinshu radioactivity laboratory established (food radioactivity measurement service).
Company name was changed to iMeasure Inc.
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- 2016
- Start of scanning services (drawings, digital archiving, image measurement).
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- 2017
- Developed and released the non-contact inverted image scanner EXE (floor footprint photography).
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- 2018
- Developed and released the REALPIXEL Viewer.
ABOUT US
GREETINGS
Since its establishment in 1999, iMeasure has been developing, manufacturing, and developing markets for special image scanners. Currently, infrared image scanners and ultraviolet fluorescence image scanners are used in the security market for research on cultural properties and banknote recognition. Electrophoresis Gel Stain Imager are used to analyze proteins and DNA. OrthoScan-IMAGER are used for digital archiving of high-definition images of buried cultural properties such as earthenwares, paintings, swords, etc., as well as image input devices for large drawings. In addition, in 2016, the company started its scanning services business by permanently installing a large image scanner in house. All employees will continue to do their utmost to achieve the company's founding aspiration of "produce new products based on the theme of “images” and with a focus on measuring".
iMeasure Inc.
Shuichi Ichinose
President and Representative Director
Corporate Philosophy
Image Measurement
Using digital images for measuring, recordkeeping and inheriting.
The company name, iMeasure, came from an ambition to produce new products based on the theme of “images” and with a focus on measuring.
We would like to contribute to society by applying our skills in the development of image scanners, our company’s core technology, to provide unique, innovative equipment, and services using that equipment.
< Detailed description >
Image scanners and digital cameras are typical types of highly precise inputting devices for two-dimensional digital images. Two features of image scanners are that they enable: (1) accurate recording of the dimensions of the subject (2) accurate recording of the color-related information of the subject due to the built-in light source, white reference plate and self-correcting mechanism. An image scanner has a digitizing function, whereby it records images such as drawings with a high degree of dimensional accuracy, and also functions as a densitometer and a transmittance meter, measuring the local concentration and transmittance of the subject with a high optical resolution, like an optical microscope; and as a chromometer.
Development of knowledge
We will contribute to the development of knowledge through digital technology and share that knowledge with the world.
iMeasure engages in activities that support artists – the creators of art works.
We will contribute to the development of knowledge and share that knowledge through the products and services that we provide.
< Detailed description >
Gutenberg invented printing technology. The reproduction of texts in large volumes and at low cost gave rise to writers writing full-time for a living and the flourishing of the culture of books. Edison invented the gramophone. The mass reproduction of music at low cost gave rise to musicians composing and performing music full-time for a living and the flourishing of the musical culture. A quarter of a century ago, EPSON invented a highly precise digital-image outputting technology in the form of the inkjet printer. The combination of that technology with the highly precise, contactless digital image-inputting device called “orthoscanner” invented by iMeasure has enabled the mass and low-cost reproduction of huge, intricate works of art, which were carefully drawn/painted by artists over a long period of time. iMeasure hopes that from now on more artists will be able to work full-time on creative endeavors and that a culture of art appreciation will flourish, and we are committed to engaging in activities that support artists.
Corporate mottoes
(1) iMeasure always provides the world’s most advanced quality in our products and services.
(2) Employees of iMeasure share the pride and joy of contributing to society through work, with our customers.
(3) iMeasure uses technology to respond flexibly to the changes and demands of our time.
Corporate History
Achievements
Infrared Image Scanner
JapanThe Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture
Fukuoka City Archaeological Center
Higashihiroshima City Educational and Cultural Promotion Agency, Cultural Heritage Center
Maizou Bunkazai Support System Co., Ltd.
Kyushu National Museum
Yamanashi Prefectural Museum
Yamagata Prefectural Center for Archaeological Properties
Tohoku University of Art and Design,Institute for Conservation of Cultural property
Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
Shizuoka Ise Katagami Research Institute, Tokiyo Gakuen Junior College, Inaba Laboratory
The University of Tokyo
Nagasaki Prefectural Archaeological Center
Kyushu Historical Museum(Fukuoka Prefecture)
Nagoya Institute of Technology
Teikyo University
Private enterprise
China
Yuelu College (Hunan Province, Changsha City)
Xinjiang Museum
Hunan Provincial Institute of Antiquities and Archaeology
Changsha Bamboo Slips Museum
Changsha City Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology
Tsinghua University
Chengdu Museum
Kemar Service Institute
Jingzhou Cultural Center
Shandong Provincial Museum
China Second Historical Library
Wuhan University Center of Textile Research
Taiwan
Academia Sinica
UV Fluorescence Image Scanner
Vatican Library: TOPPAN PRINTING Inc.
Large domestic electric manufacturer
Large domestic food manufacturer
Electrophoresis Gel Stain Image Scanner
Ishikawa Prefectural University
Ishikawa Prefectural University
Department of Biological Resources Management, The University of Shiga Prefecture
Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Hokkaido University
Nagasaki University
Ehime University
Shinshu University
Saitama University
Waseda University
Ritsumeikan University
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences
University of Tsukuba
Hiroshima University
Akita University
Niigata University
Osaka Medical College
National Institute of Infectious Diseases
Teikyo University
Institute for Molecular Science
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
Osaka University
Yamaguchi University
Fukui Prefectural University
Nihon University
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
National Institute of Radiological Sciences
Kyushu University of Health and Welfare
Meiji University
Kyushu Institute of Technology
Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University
Gifu University
Kyoto University
Faculty of Medicine, Keio University
Kindai University
private enterprise
OrthoScan-IMAGER
JapanShin Engineering Consultant Co. Ltd. (SIOS)
TOPPAN Inc.
Kyoto National Museum .TOPPAN Inc.
Ooiri Co. Ltd.
Taiwan
Hsuan Cheng Tech., Inc.
REALPIXEL image scanner
Large domestic precision equipment manufacturer
Image scanner for image measurement
Large domestic precision equipment manufacturer
Multimode image scanner
Large domestic printing manufacturer