Industry Leaders Since 1987

RDM Corporation has been at the forefront of MICR and print quality control solutions for over three decades, setting global standards through continuous innovation and technical excellence.

Our History

RDM Corporation (Research, Development and Manufacturing Corporation) was founded in 1987 in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. For more than 35 years, we’ve helped standardize the global check printing and processing industry through continuous innovation and technical excellence.

In April 2017, RDM was acquired by Deluxe Corporation, strengthening our position in the industry while expanding our resources and capabilities.

Our Expertise

We challenge the status quo by raising the bar with more efficient technologies. Our team excels in:

MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) E13B and CMC-7
OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
Check Image Quality Assurance
Check Image Processing
Check Truncation
Electronic Check Conversion (ECG)
Remote Deposit Capture (Check 21)
Industry Standards

Setting Industry Standards

We develop innovative hardware and software solutions that have helped establish and reinforce worldwide check industry standards, including:

ANSI X9.100-20 for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR)
ANSI X9.100-30 for Image Quality Assurance (IQA)
ISO for CMC-7 Print Quality (1004)
ISO for Optical Character Recognition (OCR) A/B (1073-1, 1073-2)
ISO For Print Specification OCR A/B (1831)

We actively maintain and expand these standards
to meet the ever-changing needs of the payment industry.

Our Clients

We consult with organizations of all sizes around the world on how our MICR and print quality solutions can solve their print quality challenges such as security printers, financial institution check operations, MICR printer manufacturers (laser and inkjet), check scanner manufacturers, corporates and retailers, government agencies, and MICR toner manufacturers.

Find out where our print quality control solutions are making an impact. Select a continent to view the countries.

Find out where our print quality control solutions are making an impact. Select a continent to view the countries.

Industry Innovation

RDM holds several hardware-related industry patents that demonstrate our commitment to advancing technology:

Small Document Image Capture and Processing Device with MICR and Printing Capabilities
Check and other Item Design for Reflectance Value
Dynamic Print Contrast Signal Determination for Paper Document
Comparison of Optical and Magnetic Character Data for Identification of Character Defect Type
Optical Waveform Generation and Use Based on Printed Characteristics of MICR data

We also license our proprietary technology to other industry leaders, providing the foundation for reliable document processing systems worldwide.

MICR and Print Quality Control Systems

Our quality control testing equipment for the check printing industry is recognized globally:

Considered the standard for testing MICR, OCR and image print quality
Provides technical analysts with comprehensive tools for detailed testing and reporting
Automates testing functions with consistent results to ensure compliance with standards.