Glass Repro Table
Codenamed the Mustang project, the first prototype of the Mustang was developed in just 14 months. It began its journey as a wooden prototype designed to capture books up to 60cm by 90cm in size and 25cm thick, applying gentle pressure to the pages to protect the binding.
After extensive testing in our Glasgow's lab with thousands of pages, we had the opportunity to officially utilise it at the Arxiu Històric Municipal de Tarragona. The archive was pleased with the image quality and the gentle pressure provided by the glass mechanism. The test was successful, leading us to decide to develop it into a full 3D project and build it.
Over the past 20 years, we have encountered and used various photographic equipment—some with great satisfaction, and others with disappointment. Many leading brands have reduced their build quality while attempting to tie customers into software and cloud solutions.
What we needed was a proper machine: sturdy, reliable, and free from software and camera bundles. We value our freedom. It didn't take long to realise that the perfect name for our machine would be Mustang.
Repro Table
Codenamed the Appaloosa project, the Repro Table addresses the need for portability. It serves as the ideal solution for archive applications where glass is not required. Strikingly designed, lightweight, sturdy, and agile, it is the perfect workhorse for digitisation. It can be utilised to digitise flat documents, maps, loose papers, or books up to 15cm thick.
The lift mechanism is powered by two electric motors manufactured in Denmark.
You can order the Repro Table with a split mechanism and without motors, creating a simple and flat working surface.
You can have it with the split table and manual crank as well.
It is available as a standalone unit that can be placed on a desk or with a dedicated aluminium table, available in either black or bare aluminium.