Research Seminars

Digital Transformation in the Imaging Industry - Impact on Kodak Research

Alan Payne
Operations Manager & Photographic Projects Manager, Kodak European Research, Cambridge

31 October 2007

Abstract

The dramatic transformation from silver halide technology to digital imaging has had a huge impact on the entire imaging industry. For Kodak, every one of its businesses has been significantly impacted. A brief summary of this transformation for Kodak will be presented then the change of research culture to an "open innovation" model will be discussed. Lastly some of the research projects that Kodak are embarked on to really start to take advantage of digital technology will be presented.

Biography:

Alan has spent his entire career at Kodak Research. Having joined as an analytical scientist, he specialised in mass spectrometry where he pioneered a number of new techniques within the company, particularly focussing on the application of computer systems to data manipulation and researching into the use of artificial intelligence for the interpretation of mass spectral data. From 1995-1997 Alan worked in the US Research Labs, initially on the automation of spectroscopic systems then taking up the position of Laboratory Head for Microscopy and Surface Science. Since returning to the UK, he has managed a number of different groups, including Analytical, Coating and Imaging Systems. In January 2006 Kodak opened a new Research Lab in Cambridge, UK where Alan is both Operations Manager and Portfolio Manager for Photographic Programmes.