Sector Guide Kodak Alaris introduces two desktop document scanners
KODAK ALARIS has expanded its document capture portfolio with two new network desktop models designed for distributed, document-driven environments. The Kodak N2040 and N2050 Scanners give organisations a single capture standard that can be deployed across multiple sites, helping convert paper into accurate digital information wherever work takes place.
The N2000 Series combines production-grade image science with a compact desktop footprint. The N2040 processes up to 40 pages per minute (ppm) / 80 images per minute (ipm), while the N2050 reaches 50 ppm / 100 ipm. Recommended daily volumes are 6,000 and 8,000 pages respectively.
Kodak Alaris is positioning the new scanners for small and medium-sized businesses, branch offices, reception desks and remote workers. The units are designed to deliver consistent data flows across fleets, supporting operational standardisation and reducing downstream rework. Image quality and paper handling are central to the launch. Perfect Page technology produces high-quality images at small file sizes to reduce storage costs, and Dual Light illumination removes shadows and artefacts from damaged originals to improve OCR accuracy. The scanners support a wide range of media, and modular flatbed options allow users to capture bound books, fragile items and passports from a single workstation.
Both models include a 100-sheet feeder and enterprise-grade security features. Secure Boot and signed
firmware ensure only trusted code runs, encrypted connections protect data in transit, and Digital Stamping embeds date, time and sequence information into every image to support audit-ready records. Gigabit Ethernet and Network EasySetup simplify deployment and enforce standard configurations across fleets. Bundled software includes TWAIN, ISIS and WIA drivers, Smart Touch and Kodak Capture Pro LE, enabling out-of-the-box capture without additional licensing. A 3.5-inch LED control panel supports integration into business processes, and Smart Touch allows customised workflows with one-touch operation. The N2000 Series is EPEAT Gold Registered and meets Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency and reduced hazardous substances.
BenQ unveils ScreenBar Max and iScreenBar
BENQ has expanded its ScreenBar portfolio with two new lighting solutions aimed at multi-display professionals and iMac users. The ScreenBar Max is built for dual-monitor setups, while the iScreenBar is designed exclusively for Apple’s iMac, extending the company’s smart lighting range for modern, adaptive work environments. The ScreenBar Max delivers targeted desktop illumination at over 1400 lx and uses BenQ’s ASYM-TriZone Light optical system to create triangular light distribution suited to horizontal, vertical or curved dual-monitor arrangements. A 36° shielding angle is designed to minimise glare, while an integrated ambient backlight reduces contrast between bright displays and the surrounding workspace. Real-time brightness and colour temperature adjustment can automatically reach up to 700 lx depending on ambient conditions. The product has received a 2026 Red Dot Design Award.
48 | September/October 2026 For iMac users, the iScreenBar
offers a CNC-machined aluminium design intended to blend seamlessly with Apple’s desktop aesthetic. It inherits the ScreenBar Series’ ASYM-Light anti-glare structure to deliver uniform desk lighting without introducing screen reflections, supporting colour-accurate workflows for creative professionals. Features include auto-dimming, a magnetic
attachment system and a dedicated Video Call Mode for improved facial illumination. A MacOS application allows users to tailor brightness and colour temperature per application, enabling lighting to adjust automatically based on active tasks. The iScreenBar has been recognised with both a 2026 iF Design Award and a Red Dot Design Award. Both products aim to support organised, efficient workspaces through precision illumination and adaptive lighting technologies.
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