by DatacomIT | Mar 31, 2026 | Digitisation, Book Scanning, Document Scanning, Large Format Scanning, Photographic Scanning, Scanning
For more than 150 years, John Danks & Son has been a cornerstone of Australia’s plumbing and hardware industry. Known to many simply as “Danks Plumbing,” the company played a pivotal role in shaping plumbing supply and hardware distribution across the country....
by DatacomIT | Aug 8, 2025 | Digitisation, Microfiche Scanning, Microfilm Scanning, Microform Scanning, Photographic Scanning
How many pieces of your institution’s history are sitting in a drawer, silently deteriorating beyond recovery? Across archives, photographic film and negatives are quietly deteriorating. A condition known as “vinegar syndrome”, a chemical reaction that causes...
by DatacomIT | Apr 25, 2024 | Digitisation, Document Scanning, Photographic Scanning
As we commemorate ANZAC Day, we reflect on the bravery, sacrifice, and resilience of our ANZAC heroes. On April 25, 1919 this emotional image of the ANZAC Arch was captured and can be found on the State Library of South Australia Recollect site – A large crowd...
by DatacomIT | Aug 2, 2023 | Digitisation, Photographic Scanning, Scanning
Many old photographs and negatives can degrade over time due to factors like exposure to light, humidity, and temperature fluctuations. Most traditional photographs, such as black-and-white prints and colour photographs, rely on light-sensitive chemicals to capture...
