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, we digitized a selection of historically significant objects, so visitors would be able to view their collection digitally either from home or on interactive tables while walking through their exhibition. CultArm3D captured and reconstructed various artifacts from delicate parchment manuscripts to polished metal weapons, worn leather book bindings and even textiles.
The highlight was a UNESCO World Heritage called the 'Golden Bull' of 1356. Given its historical significance and fragile nature, the 3D scanning process had to be conducted within strict conservation guidelines. Ensuring accurate color reproduction across paper, leather, wood and metal required special lighting techniques and precise calibration.
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 Gold Hat from Ezelsdorf-Buch is a stunning artifact from the Bronze Age made from an ultra-thin sheet of gold. The object’s high reflectivity and fine surface details presented a unique challenge for digitization, one that CultArm3D was specifically designed to overcome. Unlike traditional scanning methods that struggle with reflective materials, our system leveraged polarization and Physically Based Rendering (PBR) workflows to accurately capture every embossed motif, texture, and curvature of the gold hat. Polarization filtering minimized glare and unwanted reflections, allowing our system to extract undistorted, highly detailed surface data. Combined with our high-resolution photogrammetry pipeline, this ensured that even the subtlest features of the Gold Hat's intricate patterns were digitally preserved. Once processed we even created a tactile replica for visually impaired visitors.
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
Marinos Ioannides
Director of UNESCO Chair on Digital Cultural Heritage at the Cyprus University of Technology
”The results speakfor themselves and you are doing an outstanding job. your support in digitising the largest collection of Cypriot artefacts outside of our Island - Cyprus at the Medlhavs Museet in Stockholm has set a benchmark for everyone in the field, … We con wholeheartedly recommed your system and teh exception work behind it.”
“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.”
