TAK imaging

TAK Imaging operated as a provider of imaging processors and system-on-chips (SoCs) tailored for the digital printing solutions market. The company was established in 1991 by Philippe Gautier, who also served as the Co-Founder & CTO. Initially named Tak'Asic, it was rebranded to TAK Imaging in early 2005. With headquarters in San Mateo, USA, and an office in Paris, the firm targeted American, Asian, and European markets.

The company's business model revolved around supplying system solutions, which included imaging technologies, semiconductors, and software to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). This approach was designed to help OEMs accelerate their time-to-market and time-to-volume for new products. TAK Imaging's product portfolio featured specific system-on-chip (SoC) silicon products like the TAK S1 and TAK S1R for photo-printing applications. Additionally, it offered the TAKPRO-800, a single-chip SoC designed for host-based color laser printer applications. These products were integral components for a range of digital imaging equipment such as copiers, printers, multifunction peripherals (MFPs), scanners, and fax machines.

Throughout its history, TAK Imaging secured significant financial backing, raising a total of $26.5 million over three funding rounds. Its latest round was a Series C on April 25, 2005, which raised $10 million from investors including Sofinnova Partners, Western Technology Investment, Innovacom, and Ventech. In August 2007, the company was acquired by InSilica and continued to operate as its subsidiary until InSilica ceased operations. Keywords: imaging processors, system-on-chip, SoC, printing solutions, digital imaging, semiconductors, OEM solutions, photo-printing, color laser printers, imaging technologies, InSilica, Philippe Gautier, Tak'Asic, embedded systems, silicon products, printer technology, scanner components, MFP technology, hardware solutions.