The history of Index Everest
During the 80:s all electronic braille embosser was
using tractor fed paper. The only method to make braille
on singe papers was by using big mechanical braille
press machines that was suitable only for large volume
production.
By combining the electronic possibilities of that time,
with an existing sheet feeder and the latest embossing
technology the success of Index Everest was given.
Index Everest-D/S V1 1992
Index Braille started the development of Index Everest
in 1990 and it was introduced in 1992. It was the
first standing printer in the world, and was soon
rewarded a national design prize. With Index Everest we
were the first to offer reasonably prized double sided
embossing. Everest was also the first embosser with
sheet feeder, speech feedback and control panel in
braille. The start of the Index Everest project was
actually much to advanced for Index Braille at that time.
Index Everest-D V2 1996
The more advanced Index Everest, V2, was introduced in
1996.
Index Everest V3 2003
In
2003 Index Everest V3 was introduced, packed
with high performing technology and new software
solutions, USB, network support.
Still, after 15 years
on the market, no other embosser competes with the
groundbreaking Index Everest.
Index Index Everest V3 was based on a common platform
with Index Basic, the same electronic platform later
used for the Index 4Waves Pro high speed production
embosser.
Easy to read history from 1990 until V3 2003
The idea to make a desk top, sheet fed, double sided
embosser to a good price come in the late 80's.
There were many challenges to face, such a finding a
sheet feeder that could be used for braille paper; create an
embossing head for double sided embossing at a reasonable
price; implement a speech feedback interface; design a
product that could feed the paper as a standing embosser.
the development of the first Index Everest started in
1990 and the first delivery was in 1992. This was the
first development project where Index used outside
experts for the design and specific development tasks in
order to include more knowledge in the product design.
Index Index Everest was rewarded a design award from
the 'Swedish Industri Design' organization for excellent
product design.
The development of Index Everest Version 2 started in
1993 and the first product was sold in 1995. The main tasks
was to increase the general quality, increase braille
quality, reduce production failure and improve service
accessibility.
The development of Index Everest V3 was combined
with Basic-D and 4X4 PRO and for the first time Index used
the same development platform, and most significant modules
in all products. This was a key point to increase quality
and to get effective production. The development started
in 2002 and the Index Everest V3 was produced
from 2003-2010.
Improvements on
Everest-D V4
- Higher mechanical stability of the side plates.
- The paper movement rollers are easier to access for service.
- The sheet feeder is easier to access for service.
- The fan is moved from the back plate to internal montage, giving a clean
back plate without cables.
- The distance to the paper out level is increased with 10 millimeters
which gives more stable paper out handling.
- The internal plastic paper guides are replaced by a re-designed
corresponding aluminum profile.
- Lower weight: 13.3 kg.
- Separate switch power supply 100-264 Volt.
