Cultural Heritage & State Archives

ArtFactory — heritage digitization Belgium

State archives, audiovisual collections, microfilm, books and museum objects

Specialized digitization and preservation of cultural heritage, fine art, and historical archives. Museum-grade scanning per FADGI, Metamorfoze and ISO 19264-1 — alongside ScanFactory for high-volume archives.

Fine Art Digitization

High-resolution reproduction of paintings, drawings, and prints. Color-calibrated output meeting museum standards.

Manuscript Preservation

Careful digitization of rare manuscripts, letters, and historical documents with specialized book cradle technology.

Photo Archive Conversion

Digitization of photographic collections including negatives, slides, glass plates, and vintage prints.

Film & Microfilm

High-speed conversion of microfilm, microfiche, and motion picture film to accessible digital formats.

Rare Book Scanning

Non-invasive scanning of fragile and valuable bound volumes using gentle V-cradle planetary scanners.

3D Object Capture

High-resolution 3D scanning of artifacts, sculptures, and objects for digital cataloging and virtual exhibitions.

Youston Group

ArtFactory is a Youston Group initiative

ArtFactory combines iGuana's scanning expertise with the Youston Group's broader digital innovation capabilities to serve museums, libraries, archives, and cultural institutions worldwide.

FAQ — archive digitization Belgium

What does archive digitization cost in Belgium?

Pricing depends on volume, material type (paper, microfilm, X-rays, books), quality standard (FADGI/Metamorfoze), and location (on-site vs. facility). iGuana provides custom quotes via ScanFactory (volume) and ArtFactory (heritage).

What is the difference between ScanFactory and ArtFactory?

ScanFactory digitizes high-volume archives: patient records, microfilm, X-rays, and technical drawings. ArtFactory is the heritage studio for state archives, audiovisual collections, rare books, and museum objects — museum-grade quality per FADGI, Metamorfoze, and ISO 19264-1.

Can you digitize microfilm and microfiche?

Yes. ScanFactory uses Crowley/Mekel microfilm and microfiche scanners for bulk conversion. Output in TIFF, PDF/A, or JPEG2000, integrable with iGuana iDM or a digital library.

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