Contex HD Apeiron/42 Contact-Free Scanner

The Contex HD Apeiron/42 is the market’s most advanced contact-free large format scanner, purpose-built for museums, archives, and industries requiring absolute fidelity. With natural daylight LEDs and an unmatched color rendering index (CRI) of over 98, it delivers lifelike scans without UV or IR exposure, making it perfectly safe for fragile and priceless originals.

Its 42×60 inch scanning area and 5.1-inch focus clearance allow the digitisation of everything from fine art and framed canvases to textiles, fashion samples, and technical inspection materials. By combining precision optics with user-focused ergonomics, the HD Apeiron/42 sets the standard for professional-grade digitisation.

The HD Apeiron/42 includes Nextimage Apeiron, a tailored version of Contex’s award-winning software designed for contact-free scanning. With its intuitive touchscreen interface, all parameters are readily accessible without hidden menus.

Operators can adjust light positioning to reveal texture, enhance fine detail, or create subtle shadow depth. Post-processing tools allow for background cleaning, colour correction, and preservation-ready file output.

Together with X-Rite® ICC colour management, Nextimage Apeiron ensures faithful reproduction of originals while supporting FADGI 4-star compliance. This makes it the trusted solution for fine art, heritage digitisation, textiles, apparel, and inspection applications.