Metis Systems

Metis is a scanner manufacturer devoted to the cultural heritage needs for high quality digital reproduction and preservation. The DRS 5070, DRS A0 and DRS 2A0 (Digital Reproduction Systems) provide unsurpassed image quality, resolution, accuracy and color fidelity required for valuable originals such as books, maps, atlases, parchments, papyrus, paintings, drawings, etc. Furthermore the DRS planetary scanners provide a high level of accuracy allowing to scan even the most ancient and delicate originals. The integrated book cradle is the most advanced today available in the market, completely electronic and motorizes, it also integrate sophisticated pressure sensors capable of detecting the slightest change in weight and pressure over the originals. Furthermore the lighting is IR and UV free and extremely flexible, adjustable and customizable by the user in order to perfectly adapt to specific reproduction needs (such as fine arts or the reproduction of manuscripts with miniatures and gold).