About Avision
Company Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Avision Inc. |
| Founded | April 1991 |
| Headquarters | Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan |
| Industry | Office Automation, Imaging Technology |
| Products | Document scanners, flatbed scanners, network scanners, mobile scanners, laser printers, multifunction printers (MFPs), digital office solutions |
| Area Served | Worldwide |
| Business Model | B2B, OEM, ODM, Retail |
Avision is a Taiwanese technology company specializing in document imaging, scanners, printers, and digital office solutions. Founded in April 1991, the company designs, manufactures, and markets document scanners, multifunction printers (MFPs), laser printers, and imaging technologies for businesses, government agencies, healthcare organizations, and enterprise customers worldwide. Over more than three decades, Avision has established itself as one of the leading manufacturers in the document scanning industry through both its own branded products and OEM/ODM manufacturing partnerships. [1] [2]
History
Avision was established in 1991 by a group of engineers with expertise in image processing and precision engineering. The company began by developing document scanners and quickly became an important OEM manufacturer for major international technology brands.
Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Avision expanded from scanner manufacturing into multifunction printing technologies while continuing to invest heavily in research and development.
Major milestones include:
- 1991 – Company founded in Taiwan.
- 1992 – Produced its first automatic document feeder (ADF) scanner.
- 1993 – Achieved ISO 9001 certification.
- 1996 – Released its first flatbed scanner.
- 2002 – Obtained ISO 14001 environmental certification.
- 2014 – Entered the laser printer market with A3 and A4 laser printers.
- 2016 – Introduced integrated A3 multifunction printers.
- Present – Offers a complete ecosystem of digital office equipment and document management solutions. [3]
Business Focus
Avision develops products that simplify document capture, management, and workflow automation.
Its primary product categories include:
Document Scanners
These products are widely used in government, banking, healthcare, insurance, education, legal services, and logistics. Types include:
- Sheet-fed scanners
- High-speed production scanners
- Duplex scanners
- Desktop scanners
- Portable scanners
- Network scanners
Flatbed Scanners
Designed for:
- Books
- Fragile documents
- Passports
- IDs
- Photos
- Historical archives
Mobile Scanners
Portable scanners for:
- Remote workers
- Business travelers
- Small offices
- Home offices
Network Scanners
Standalone scanners capable of scanning directly to:
- Cloud storage
- FTP
- SMB folders
- USB storage
without requiring a connected PC.
Printers & Multifunction Printers (MFPs)
Avision also manufactures:
- Monochrome laser printers
- Color multifunction printers
- Enterprise office MFPs
These combine printing, scanning, copying, and network management into a single device. [4]
Core Technologies
Avision invests heavily in proprietary imaging technologies, including:
- High-speed image processing
- Automatic document feeding (ADF)
- Duplex scanning
- Ultrasonic multi-feed detection
- Auto color detection
- Auto deskew
- Auto crop
- Blank page removal
- OCR-ready image enhancement
- LED Print Head (LPH) technology
- Precision paper handling systems
The company also develops its own imaging chips and controller technology for certain products. [5]
Research & Development
Research and development is one of Avision’s defining strengths.
According to the company, it has:
- More than 230 R&D engineers
- Over 1,800 international patents
- More than 520 product models developed
- More than 22 million scanners produced
- Partnerships with hundreds of enterprises and government organizations worldwide [6]
Manufacturing
Unlike many brands that outsource product development, Avision designs and manufactures much of its own hardware.
Its capabilities include:
- Industrial design
- Mechanical engineering
- Optical systems
- Firmware development
- Driver software
- Electronics
- Manufacturing
- Quality assurance
This vertical integration enables Avision to produce both its own branded products and OEM devices for other companies. [7]
OEM & ODM Business
One of Avision’s largest businesses is OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) production.
Many well-known office equipment companies have sourced scanners or imaging components from Avision under their own branding. This manufacturing role has made Avision an important supplier behind the scenes in the imaging industry. [8]
Certifications
Avision has obtained several internationally recognized certifications, including:
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
- ISO 13485 (Medical Device Quality Management)
These certifications support its manufacturing and quality standards. [9]
Global Presence
Avision serves customers around the world through regional offices, distributors, and partners.
Its operations include locations in:
- Taiwan
- China
- United States
- Germany
- Japan
- Brazil
with products distributed in many additional countries. [10]
Industries Served
Avision products are used across sectors such as:
- Government
- Banking
- Finance
- Healthcare
- Education
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Small and medium businesses
- Enterprise organizations
Software Solutions
Many Avision devices are bundled with software for:
- OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
- PDF creation
- Document indexing
- Workflow automation
- Scan-to-cloud
- File management
- Image enhancement
These tools are intended to support paperless office workflows. [11]
Brand Philosophy
Avision emphasizes:
- Innovation
- Reliability
- Ease of use
- High image quality
- Efficient document workflows
- Customer-focused product design
The company positions itself as a provider of professional digital office solutions for organizations of varying sizes. [12]
Reputation
Avision is particularly well known within the document imaging and office equipment industry. While it has lower consumer brand recognition than some competitors, it has a long history as both a branded manufacturer and an OEM supplier. Its products are generally recognized for reliable scanning performance and enterprise-focused features. [13]
Summary
Avision is a Taiwan-based technology company founded in 1991 that specializes in document imaging and digital office solutions. Its portfolio spans document scanners, mobile and network scanners, laser printers, multifunction printers, and related software. Through sustained investment in engineering, manufacturing, and imaging technology, Avision has become an established player in the office automation industry, serving customers worldwide through both its own brand and OEM/ODM partnerships. [14]
References
- About Avision – Avision ( Europe )
- Avision
- Avision Inc. > Company Profile
- Avision ( English Global )
- Why Avision – Avision ( English Global )
- About Us | Avision
- Sobre a Avision – Avision ( Brasil )
- Porque Avision? – Avision ( Brasil )
- About — IMC – Distributors of Avision in Africa
- About Avision Inc (2380) – Investing.com PH
- Why Avision – 虹光 Avision ( 中国 )
- О компании
- Почему Avision: качество, инновации и надежность | Официальный сайт





