Our 3D Laser Scanning Service captures detailed measurements of historical artefacts and objects with extraordinary accuracy in a fraction of the time it would take with traditional methods.
Benefits of Laser Scanning for Historical Documentation
- Non-contact leaves architecture untouched.
- Elimination of costly return visits to the site.
- More accurate, complete as-built surveys for retrofit design projects.
- Minimized construction rework due to interferences.
- Accurate measurements for in-field fabrication.
- Reduced facility downtime due to fast, unobtrusive scene capture.
- Minimal field assembly expedites data collection.
- Safe way to measure buildings that are no longer structurally sound
The non-intrusive nature of our 3D laser scanners provides a hands-off means of cataloguing fragile and important historical sites and objects.
Our handheld, portable 3D scanners use the latest cutting edge blue light technology to capture every tiny detail, at 0.05mm accuracy. Objects are scanned down to a fine resolution of 0.1mm, precisely capturing its physical shape without the need for intrusive tracking stickers.
The scan information of your object is recorded as cloud point data. We will then post-process and fuse this data into a usable polygon mesh model. This mesh is ready for import into 3D modelling and CAD software packages. The produced model can be directly used for 3D printing, animation and visualisation purposes.
Applications of 3D Technology
Museum Setting
Preservation
You can forever preserve historical and priceless artefacts in a 3D digital format, working as an ideal backup version in case anything was to ever happen to the original.
Increased Exhibition Capacity
Allow greater access to artefacts by creating a ‘virtual exhibition’ for viewing when an artefact cannot be displayed, for reasons ranging from space limitations or protective measures.
Global Education
Give researchers and interested people from all over the world a way to study and experience a piece of cultural heritage in 360° high definition, even if they cannot physically visit the museum themselves.
Disability Access Vastly
Improve the museum experience for the visually impaired by allowing them to physically handle and feel exact replicas of objects that are usually kept behind glass and are not accessible other than through sight.
Interactive Engagement for Children
Enhance museum exhibits for younger children and school groups by including precise replicas of some of the most popular artefacts. Having the opportunity to hold and engage with a piece of history though the sense of touch, there is a heightened level of involvement and understanding from the children.
With 3D Printing
Highly accurate replicas of scanned objects can be created using our professional, industrial grade 3D printers. Artefacts can be reproduced in full colour with a beautiful sandstone finish, suitable for display purposes. Large objects can either be printed in sections or scaled to create a miniature.
We can also printed to an extremely high resolution of 16 microns on our Polyjet plastic printer. Though these print would have to be painted after printing if colour is requires, they are extremely robust parts that will hold up to much handling and dropping.
Previous Heritage Work
Oliver Goldsmith Statue
An Irish Writer From The 18th Century
Statue Erected in 1866
This statue was 3D Scanned on site at his birthplace in County Longford
By scanning the statue, the files created can be used for many purposes, including preservation if deterioration occurs, creating repairs and also a 360 virtual visual for viewing digitally
Scanned in Ballymahon
Early Gaelic Harps
Kildare Harp, Hollybrook Harp & The Mulagh Mast Harp
Dating Back To The 17th &18th Centuries
We scanned these artefacts in high resolution for taking measurements, working to preserve and archive them for future generations
Scanned in Collins Barracks
Dublin Architecture
Over a hundred different sites are at risk of deterioration
Dating As Far Back As The Early 18th Century
Examples would include Architraves, Coving, Fireplaces & Doorways amongst many other pieces in many locations
Scanned in a number of Georgian buildings in Dublin
