Zbe, Inc

ZBE, Inc. is a multi-disciplined imaging systems, optics, motion control and software technology company based in Santa Barbara, California. ZBE is celebrated worldwide as a pioneer in professional photography, printing, and productive workflow technology. ZBE develops, designs, manufactures, and markets Chromira digital printing solutions for professional, consumer, and commercial imaging applications. The company is committed to delivering the highest quality digital imaging systems capabilities at an affordable price. ZBE was founded in 1980 by Zac Bogart, president. He formed the company to design special effects camera and motion control systems which were used in image-rich movies including “Star Wars”, “The Right Stuff”,"The Twilight Zone", and "Top Gun" as well as hundreds of animated short films and television commercials. In 1998, ZBE announced the breakthrough, award-winning Chromira digital printer line to great industry acclaim. Chromira broke established paradigms that “high quality was only available at high prices”. ZBE’s patented hybrid LED imaging technology has been used in its printers and lab systems delivering the highest resolution continuous digital photographic images. In 2005, The Chromira 5x (speed) ProLab was introduced and immediately became recognized as “the ultimate printing solution” for unprecedented productivity, maximum versatility, cost savings, and easy workflow integration. The ProLab secures “lean manufacturing” benefits in imaging workflows too. ZBE offers ZBE WorkStream digital imaging workflow software and tools for professional labs and studios and has partnerships with the providers of popular lab workflows to ensure seamless integration and operational management. ZBE is recognized for its environmental stewardship and is committed to “customer value and satisfaction” to continuingly please it's customers worldwide.