Case Studies
The CultArm3D technology is used by numerous partners and museums to digitize unique and valuable artifacts for preservation, replication and scientific documentation purposes.
LABW Stuttgart
Special Applications and Technology Highlights:
Multi-material digitization (paper, metal, wood, cloth, leather)
True-to-life color accuracy using our calibration wizard
Autonomous high-resolution texture and geometry capture
3D-model optimization for web usage
Interactive 3D model integration for digital exhibitions using the Verus Viewer
Capturing surface details of different materials in True-to-Life Color.
For the Landesarchiv Baden-Württemberg, Verus Digital digitized a selection of historically significant objects to enable digital access both online and via interactive exhibition displays. Objects ranged from delicate parchment manuscripts to polished metal weapons, worn leather book bindings, and textiles.
A highlight was the UNESCO World Heritage object Golden Bull of 1356, now available as 3D model: 'Golden Bull' of 1356. Due to its fragile nature, digitization was carried out under strict conservation guidelines, requiring precise calibration and controlled lighting to ensure consistent, color-faithful results across multiple materials.
GNM nürngberg
Special Applications and Technology Highlights:
Combination of polarized and non-polarized image sets to capture different reflectivity values on surface
Ultra-High-precision 3D scanning (15-micrometer resolution)
Semi-automated Physically Based Rendering (PBR) workflow for video renders and 3D assets using Blender
Custom-made tactile 3D replicas for accessibility and research purposes
Special mounting techniques for capturing inner surface details
Dealing with thin geometry, strong reflections and extremely detailed surface structures at the same time.
The Bronze Age Gold Hat of Ezelsdorf-Buch is made from an ultra-thin gold sheet with strong reflectivity and extremely fine surface detail. CultArm3D enabled accurate capture of embossed motifs, textures, and curvature by combining polarization techniques with high-resolution metric photogrammetry and PBR workflows.
The project resulted in scientifically reliable 3D models and tactile replicas for visually impaired visitors. The digitization was carried out in collaboration with ArcTron3D.
BLM Karlsruhe
Special Applications and Technology Highlights:
Full photogrammetric high-speed 3D scanning workflow
Custom scanning presets for similarly shaped objects
Automated high-resolution texture and geometry processing
Batch optimization to simplify creation of web-ready 3D assets
Catalogization of Metadata for open-access research
Increasing efficiency and speed to enable the digitization of large collections within a limited timeframe.
When the Karlsruhe Palace was undergoing renovations, the Badisches Landesmuseum wanted to ensure that their cultural treasures remained accessible through an online catalog. With thousands of ancient vases to digitize, speed and precision was critical for their "3D4Vases" project.
CultArm3D’s fully automated scanning process enabled the rapid capture of entire object collections – each vase fully scanned in minutes rather than hours. The system’s autonomous operation streamlined the workflow, making high-resolution 3D models available for research and public access, pathing the way for future interactive exhibits. This scalable solution ensures that large museum collections can be digitally preserved efficiently, even during exhibition closures or renovations.
Ostasiatiska Museek
Special Applications and Technology Highlights
Optimization for consistent, repeatable capture of complex object geometries
High-resolution geometry and color-accurate textures
Standardized metadata and reusable workflows
Autonomous, scientific-grade 3D digitization workflow
As an initial step, a representative selection of 20 challenging objects - primarily Cypriot vases with varying shapes and materials - was digitized to define a robust methodology for the large-scale 3D digitization of the world’s largest Cypriot collection outside Cyprus.
CultArm3D provided the autonomous, calibrated capture pipeline ensuring scientific reliability and repeatability.
A sample online collection available at (tbd):
www.verus.digital/medelhavsmuseet
Marinos Ioannides
Director of UNESCO Chair on Digital Cultural Heritage at the Cyprus University of Technology
”The results speak for themselves and you are doing an outstanding job. your support in digitizing the largest collection of Cypriot artifacts outside of our Island - Cyprus at the Medlhavs Museet in Stockholm has set a benchmark for everyone in the field, … We can wholeheartedly recommend your system and the exception work behind it.”
HLNUG wiesbaden
Special Applications and Technology Highlights
Framework-based long-term collaboration
Autonomous high-resolution capture for scientific documentation
Digitization of objects with complex geometry
HLNUG in collaboration with VErus DIgital uses CultArm3D to digitize parts of its extensive natural history collection. A notable example is the digitization of a Cassidaria nodosa snail shell, whose complex internal geometry poses challenges for traditional methods. The resulting 3D data supports scientific documentation, environmental research, and public information systems. The signed collaboration aims to enabling ongoing digitization projects and development of features to support interactions with 3D models (pls. go to page 36 for viewing) of digital natural-history collections.
More about 3D and HLNUG click here.
Eichstätt
Cathedral
Special Applications and Technology Highlights
Autonomous capture of fixed artworks
On-site 3D digitization of large and fragile objects
High-resolution, color-accurate capture under conservation constraints
For the first time, artworks inside Eichstätt Cathedral - including sculptures, and reliefs were digitized directly on site using CultArm3D FT20.
The system enabled autonomous, non-contact capture under strict conservation conditions, producing detailed 3D models for documentation, analysis, and long-term preservation.
The project was carried out in collaboration with our project partner ArcTron3D.
“We challenged the CultArm3D System with all difficulties our objects exhibit: reflective or almost black surfaces, complex structured surfaces, cavities. I was surprised: No problem for CultArm3D. I haven’t seen such an autonomous system before.”
Bernhard Schurian
Master of Photography
Museum für Naturkunde Berlin
“We felt safe to entrust CultArm3D with digitizing our collection of celtic bronze and gold artifacts, achieving unmatched quality at the push of a button, even with challenging surface materials.”
Christoph Röder
Deputy Director & Digital curator
Keltenwelt am Glauberg
“Elegance lies in simplicity. CultArm3D is so easy to use and safe, we have opened 3D digitization to the public. Now, more and more amazing treasures come to life each day.”
