3D in Heritage

1-to-1 transformations of real-world objects into digital assets are extraordinarily useful in the field of cultural heritage preservation. Therefore, our systems are already employed by many renowned museums to digitize historical artifacts and artworks. CultArm3D produces scientifically accurate 3D models of the highest quality and enables the user to set up secure databases for archiving the results.

EXAMPLES

ELEPHANT

  • Height: 12,30cm
    Geometry: 8M Polygons
    Texture Resolution: 8K
    Acquisition Time: 90min

  • This magnificent brass elephant statue, a gift exchanged between two ancient kingdoms in the 15th century, represents an enduring bond of friendship and trade. For centuries, it traveled the Silk Road, an emblem of cultural exchange and prosperity, transcending borders and uniting diverse peoples in its majestic presence.

TIN CUP

  • Height: 9,37cm
    Geometry: 6M Polygons
    Texture Resolution: 8K
    Acquisition Time: 35min

  • This unassuming tin cup, retrieved from an expedition to the Arctic Circle in 1925, carries the whispers of explorers who relied on it for sustenance amidst frozen landscapes. It bears witness to their unwavering courage and indomitable human spirit.

Bringing history to the future

Case Studies

At the department for Cultural Heritage Digitization at Fraunhofer IGD we developed and improved the CultArm3D technology from 2019 to 2023. In collaboration with numerous partners we conducted case studies and pilot projects as to test our systems in the real world and learn about the exact requirements of our customers.

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“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,
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,
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.”

Dr. Alexander Wolny,
Badisches Landesmuseum

Results

Museums from all around the globe supply us with challenging artifacts, enabling us to keep pushing the limits of what’s possible to achieve with our digitization technologies. Since 2021 we regularly share the results of our most interesting digitization projects, so everybody can become a part of our journey.

Use Cases

Preservation and
Documentation

Accurately capture 3D models of artifacts for research purposes.

Interaction and
Simulation

Develop immersive exhibitions using 3D technology (online/VR/AR) for interacting with historic artifacts and artworks.

Full Color
3D Prints

Create compelling physical reproductions of artifacts for exhibitions, visually indistinguishable from the original.

3D Reference
Libraries

Ensure faster research and analysis processes with digital reference models in databases, such as digital catalogs of statues, paintings, etc.

Time Efficienct
Research

Optimized analysis and simulation processes in a digital 3D environment.

Seamless
Collaboration

Facilitate collaboration between museums, curators and research institutions through seamless sharing of 3D models.