Microtek ObjectScan 1600 Digital Herbarium Scanner

Preserve, scan, share—digitization made effortless.

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Gentle Specimen Handling

On-top scan design preserves delicate herbarium specimens, preventing deformation from traditional scanning methods.

Exceptional Clarity & Focus

1600 dpi color CCD with ±6.5 mm depth of field ensures crisp imaging across uneven surfaces and fine textures.

Smart Metadata & Cloud Workflow

OCR for labels and barcodes, plus MiBotany cloud-based archive management, streamlines specimen documentation and global collaboration.

Specifications

Product Information

Feature	Details
Scanner Type	On-top herbarium scanner
Resolution	1600 dpi (≈ 1 Gigapixel)
Sensor	Color CCD with 48-bit ADC
Depth of Field	±6.5 mm (at 300 dpi)
Specimen Protection	Non-contact design via top scanning
Metadata Capture	OCR for labels and barcodes, XML export
Cloud Management	Optional MiBotany system for archiving & validation
Throughput	500,000–800,000 specimens/year
Cost Efficiency	< $5 per specimen processing
Software	ScanWizard-Botany, MiBotany integration support

The Microtek ObjectScan 1600 is purpose-built for herbaria and research institutions aiming for high-throughput, safe digitization. Its innovative on-top scanning design protects fragile specimens—like pressed plants, seeds, and fruit—while delivering studio-level clarity via 1600 dpi CCD capture. With a generous ±6.5 mm depth of field, even uneven specimens are rendered in sharp detail.

Automated OCR captures vital metadata such as labels and barcodes, exporting it in XML format for easy integration with archival systems. The optional MiBotany cloud platform facilitates remote access, expert validation, and global collaboration—ideal for institutions following JSTOR-style data exchange standards.