What Micrographics Data does

Micrographics Data Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based document record management solutions provider founded in 1989, serving commercial, government, and cultural heritage (GLAM) organizations. The company operates an integrated hardware, consumables, software, and professional services portfolio centered on microfilm-based long-term preservation (LE500-rated, 500-year lifespan silver halide microfilm) and complementary digitization workflows (book, document, large-format, and microfilm scanning). Its proprietary technology includes the AW3 digital archive writer (Computer Output Microfilm/laser exposure system), PRO3 microfilm processor, MD18c/MF18c processing chemistries, the 35MGD-HR archival microfilm, the TinFelm micro-film security tag sub-brand, and an MD nitrogen anoxia bubble system for integrated pest management. It also distributes book2net, Plustek, Fujitsu, ST Imaging, Wicks and Wilson, and other equipment brands across Southeast Asia under exclusive agreements, and offers Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), cloud-based document storage, and confidential destruction services.

The business model combines three revenue streams: (1) professional services (scanning, microfilming, digital-to-microfilm conversion, customized acid-free archival boxing), (2) hardware sales (archive writers, microfilm processors, scanners, conservation equipment), and (3) consumables/supplies (microfilm rolls, proprietary chemistries, archival enclosures, TinFelm security tags). Go-to-market is primarily enterprise field sales targeting Singapore government agencies (NLB, NAS, MOE, CPF, LTA, HDB, AGC, NHB/HCC), financial institutions (OCBC), healthcare (KK Hospital), universities (NUS, NTU, SMU, SIM), enterprises (Broadcom, SPH, Lee Tat Property Management), and GLAM institutions; GeBIZ registration enables direct government procurement. The firm also runs an online e-commerce storefront for SMB and individual buyers. Revenue is generated through contact-based quotes on long-tail enterprise engagements and multi-year period contracts from Singapore government bodies, with no publicly disclosed pricing or revenue figures.

The company holds an exclusive global microfilm publishing partnership with Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), enabling archival of historical Singapore publications including the first issue of The Straits Times from 1845. It is described as the leading supplier of museum-quality conservation materials and equipment in Southeast Asia, and is positioned as a primary continuity partner for institutions globally following Fujifilm's discontinued microfilm product line. The company is privately held, founder-operated, has not disclosed external funding, and operates from a single Singapore headquarters with service and supply reach claimed across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

Name

Micrographics Data

Legal name

Micrographics Data Pte Ltd

Website

https://micrographicsdata.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Micrographics Data is a Singapore-based document record management solutions provider founded in 1989, offering microfilm preservation, digitization scanning, conservation equipment, and EDMS software to government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare, education, and GLAM institutions across Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Document Management Solutions

NAICS

Photographic Services (54192), Photofinishing Laboratories (except One-Hour) (812921)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Archive Restoration & Digitization (Film/Video/Audio Scanning, Remastering) (MPAHAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Film Scanning & Digitization (Telecine, Frame-by-Frame, Metadata Capture) (MPADAMAE)

Keywords

• Document management solutions
• Microfilm preservation services
• Digital archiving services
• Heritage conservation equipment
• Enterprise document scanning

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Document Scanning Services: Professional scanning services including book scanning, document scanning, large format scanning, and microfilm scanning for digitization and preservation purposes
2. Microfilm Preservation Services: Microfilming services including digital-to-microfilm conversion, Computer Output Microfilm (COM), and nitrogen anoxia treatment for heritage collections
3. Equipment and Hardware Sales: Sale of digital archive writers, microfilm processors, microfilm scanners, book scanners, document scanners, and conservation equipment
4. Consumables and Supplies: Sale of microfilm rolls, chemistries, archival enclosures, conservation materials, and museum-quality supplies
5. Customized Conservation Solutions: Customised acid-free boxing, encapsulation, and archival enclosure solutions for museums and heritage institutions
6. TinFelm Security Tags: Sale of TinFelm microfilm security tags for luxury asset protection and authentication

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Micrographics Data is a Singapore-based document record management solutions provider that delivers integrated microfilm and digital preservation technology, document scanning services, and museum-quality conservation equipment to government agencies, financial institutions, GLAM institutions, and corporate clients. The company sells proprietary hardware including the AW3 digital archive writer and PRO3 microfilm processor, distributes branded scanners (book2net, Plustek, Fujitsu), supplies archival microfilm and processing chemistries, and operates the TinFelm micro-film security tag product for luxury asset authentication.

Product overview

Micrographics Data is a premier enterprise and heritage document management solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of hardware, software, consumables, and professional services. The core offering centers on microfilm and digital preservation technology including the AW3 digital archive writer and PRO3 microfilm processor, paired with 35MGD-HR archival microfilm and MGD processing chemistries. The product line spans specialized scanners (book2net book scanners, archive scanners, document scanners, microfilm scanners, ST VIEWSCAN 4, Plustek film scanners), museum conservation equipment (nitrogen anoxia bubble systems, downdraft benches), document management software (EDMS), TinFelm™ security tags, and 360° photography equipment. Professional services include document/book/large format/microfilm scanning, microfilming, digital-to-microfilm conversion, cloud storage, and acid-free archival packaging. The company serves government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare, GLAM sectors, and corporations across Southeast Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TinFelm: A revolutionary 3mm micro-film security tag designed for protecting valuable physical assets like luxury watches, fine jewelry, art, and collectibles. Uses archival-grade microfilm technology to preserve encoded asset data for over 500 years with UV verification capability.

Products and services

• AW3 Digital Archive Writer Digital Computer Output Microfilm (COM) system that writes digital files directly onto LE500-rated silver halide microfilm via laser exposure, producing permanent analogue backups of critical digital records for government agencies, banks, and corporations.
• PRO3 Digital Microfilm Processor Proprietary digital microfilm processor for developing silver halide microfilm, compatible with Fujifilm microfilm rolls and MGD chemistries.
• 35MGD-HR Archival Microfilm LE500-rated archival silver halide microfilm with 850 lines/mm resolution, 1:1000 contrast ratio, PET-125 polyester base, available in 16mm and 35mm formats with 500-year life expectancy.
• MD18c Developer Proprietary microfilm processing chemistry - developer solution for archival silver halide microfilm processing.
• MF18c Fixer Proprietary microfilm processing chemistry - fixer solution for archival silver halide microfilm processing.
• Microfilm Scanners Scanning equipment for converting microfilm and microfiche to digital formats.
• ST VIEWSCAN 4 Digital Microfilm Viewer Scanner Digital microfilm viewer scanner with the highest number of installations in Singapore and Southeast Asia, distributed exclusively by Micrographics Data.
• Archive Scanners High-resolution scanners designed for archival document scanning applications.
• book2net Book Scanners Specialized book scanners used for digitizing bound books, manuscripts, and cultural heritage materials in high-resolution digital formats for preservation and accessibility.
• Document Scanners Enterprise document scanning equipment for digitizing office documents, correspondence, and financial records.
• Plustek Film & Photo Scanners Consumer and professional film and photo scanning equipment for digitizing negatives, slides, and photographs.
• Museum Conservation Equipment Museum-quality conservation equipment including nitrogen anoxia systems, downdraft benches, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) solutions.
• MD Nitrogen Anoxia Bubble System Transparent 28 cubic meter nitrogen anoxia bubble system for integrated pest management using proprietary MD bubbler technology, maintaining 50-55% RH and oxygen below 0.3% for 30 days.
• Downdraft Benches Conservation work benches with downdraft air circulation for safe handling and examination of archival materials.
• Document Management Software (EDMS) Electronic Document Management Systems for secure digitization, storage, and management of enterprise and heritage records with encrypted access, version control, and compliance features.
• 360° Photography Equipment Equipment for capturing 360-degree product photography for documentation and presentation purposes.
• TinFelm™ Micro-Film Security Tags 3mm archival micro-film security tags providing invisible, permanent, UV-verifiable proof of ownership for luxury watches, jewelry, art, and collectibles with 500+ year lifespan.
• Customized Acid-Free Boxing & Encapsulation Conservation-grade archival packaging services using Japanese conservation paper and customized metal edge archival boxes for long-term document preservation.
• SPH Newspapers Micropublishing Microfilm publishing partnership with Singapore Press Holdings for archiving historical publications including The Straits Times from 1845.
• Book Scanning Services Professional digitization of books, manuscripts, and historical documents with high-resolution scanning for preservation and accessibility.
• Document Scanning Services Corporate document scanning services for security-critical operations affecting regulatory compliance, litigation readiness, and business continuity.
• Large Format Scanning Services Scanning services for oversized documents, engineering drawings, maps, and large-format materials.
• Microfilming Services Conversion of physical records into microfilm for long-term archiving with up to 500 years lifespan.
• Microfilm Scanning Services Scanning services to convert existing microfilm and microfiche collections to digital formats.
• Digital to Microfilm Conversion Services Professional conversion of confidential digital files to 35mm microfilm rolls for long-term digital preservation meeting ISO microfilm standards.
• Cloud-Based Document Storage Secure cloud platform for storing, managing, and retrieving documents with scalability, remote access, and business continuity features.
• Document Destruction & Secure Disposal Confidential shredding and digital data destruction services for compliance and information security prevention.
• Nitrogen Anoxia Treatment Heritage conservation pest management service using transparent nitrogen anoxia bubble technology for museums, galleries, and archival collections.

Quantifiable outcome

• Microfilm lifespan of 500+ years (LE500 rating verified by Image Permanence Institute)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Singapore Press Holdings (SPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive global microfilm publishing partnership with Singapore Press Holdings allowing archiving of historical publications including the first issue of The Straits Times from 1845
• Eastman Park MicrographicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Eastman Park Micrographics Imagelink microfilm equipment and supplies in South East Asia
• ST ImagingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized exclusive distributor for ST VIEWSCAN digital microfilm viewer scanners in South East Asia. ST VIEWSCAN 4 has the highest number of installations in Singapore and Southeast Asia
• FujifilmsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSupplies Fujifilm microfilm rolls for archival microfilming services under government contracts. Note: Fujifilm microfilm line has been discontinued, making Micrographics Data the primary supply continuity partner for institutions globally
• book2netsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSpecialized book2net book scanners used for cultural heritage digitization, preserving bound materials in high-resolution digital formats
• Phase OnesupportingTechnology or IntegrationPhase One digital backs and imaging systems referenced in resources for high-resolution cultural heritage digitization following FADGI standards
• Image Science AssociatessupportingTechnology or IntegrationProvider of GoldenThread software for quality control and Delt.ae website for target evaluation in preservation digitization programs

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mekel Technology: US manufacturer of microfilm scanning systems and conversion equipment for government and enterprise archives. Directly comparable as a competitor/supplier in the microfilm scanning hardware category.
• Chartwell Information Services: US-based document management, scanning, and records services bureau serving government and regulated enterprises. Comparable as a service-led peer operating microfilm and document digitization workflows.
• Wicks and Wilson: UK-based manufacturer of microfilm and microfiche scanners widely used in archives and records management. Comparable as a specialist microfilm scanning equipment vendor; Wicks and Wilson is also an existing OEM partner of Micrographics Data.
• ATIZ Innovation: Provider of book/document scanners used by libraries, archives, and museums for heritage digitization. Comparable as a specialist scanning equipment vendor with overlapping cultural-heritage customer base.
• The Crowley Company: US-based microfilm/scanning equipment manufacturer and digitization services bureau serving government, legal, and genealogy customers. Directly comparable as a specialist provider of microfilm scanning hardware and on-demand digitization services in the same niche.
• Image Access: Manufacturer of wide-format and book/document scanners (Kurzweil/Bookeye) for libraries, archives, and cultural heritage digitization. Comparable as a vendor of high-resolution scanning hardware for the GLAM digitization segment.

Broad incumbents

• Iron Mountain: Global leader in physical/digital records storage, secure shredding, and information management. Broadly comparable as a much larger incumbent enterprise records management provider with overlapping document scanning and archival services.
• Recall (Iron Mountain): Records and information management services arm of Iron Mountain serving enterprise document storage, scanning, and destruction. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping digitization and secure records services.

Others

• Fujifilm: Original equipment manufacturer of microfilm media and microfilm equipment, whose discontinuation of the microfilm line is a defining industry event for Micrographics Data. Comparable as the historical ecosystem supplier now exiting the market.

Regional players

• iCONECC (Singapore) / local SG digitization bureaus: Regional (Singapore/SE Asia) document and records digitization service providers serving government and corporate clients. Comparable as geographically proximate competitors within Micrographics Data's home market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding rounds

Investors

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