by Patrick McDonough | Aug 4, 2026 | Cultural Heritage News, Events, Training
Archiving 2026, the IS&T conference that brings together imaging scientists, conservators, curators, and digitization program managers from across the cultural heritage world, landed in Boston this July — the first year the conference has been held at...
by Patrick McDonough | Jul 16, 2026 | Training
Digitization is often positioned as a preservation strategy — yet improper imaging workflows can introduce physical, thermal, or handling risks to fragile materials. Rare books, glass plate negatives, tightly bound manuscripts, oversized works, and brittle film...
by Patrick McDonough | Jul 9, 2026 | Training
Digitization programs often focus on resolution, color accuracy, and standards compliance. However, operator ergonomics and workflow design have a direct impact on throughput, consistency, and material safety. In high-volume environments, small ergonomic...
by Patrick McDonough | Jul 2, 2026 | Training
High-quality image capture is only one component of a successful digitization program. Without a structured Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) framework, even well-equipped labs can experience inconsistency, rework, and compliance risk. A repeatable QA/QC...
by Patrick McDonough | Jun 11, 2026 | Training
Large-scale digitization initiatives require more than imaging equipment. Successful programs depend on careful lab design, workflow planning, staffing models, and infrastructure capable of supporting sustained production. Institutions digitizing millions of items...
by Patrick McDonough | Mar 26, 2026 | Products, Training
Oversized maps, architectural drawings, murals, large paintings, wall-mounted works, and panoramic photographic materials present unique digitization challenges. Standard flat workflows often do not scale safely or accurately to large-format materials. Institutions...
by Patrick McDonough | Mar 19, 2026 | Training
Digitization programs often begin with strong institutional enthusiasm but encounter friction when budgets, staffing, and long-term cost modeling enter the discussion. Building a successful business case requires clear articulation of financial impact, operational...
by Caroline Baer | Jul 3, 2024 | News, Noteworthy, Products, Training
In an era of rapid technological advancement, institutions across various sectors are increasingly turning to digitization to preserve, manage, and access their invaluable collections and archives. However, the abundance of digitization bench solution accessories can...
by Patrick McDonough | Jan 1, 2020 | Cultural Heritage News, Training
Whether you’re scanning flat paper documents, digitizing a library of film negatives, or creating digital copies of your rare book collection, improvements in quality, speed, and cost are a benefit to any institution. As the leading provider of digitization solutions...
by Patrick McDonough | Nov 21, 2019 | Case Studies, Film, Training, Transmissive, Video
The video below explores how the Art Institute of Chicago’s Imaging Archives used solutions from DT Heritage to digitize their collection of rare and delicate film material. For this particular project, the Archives focused on degrading, large format cellulose acetate...
