3D Scanning for Museums and Archaeology
Precision, heritage preservation, and digital documentation
Artifacts, relics, and archaeological finds require careful handling and detailed documentation. 3D scanning technology enables museums and archaeologists to create digital replicas of objects — safely, contactlessly, and with high fidelity. eviXscan 3D scanners help preserve cultural heritage in digital form, supporting research, conservation, and educational outreach.
Why 3D scanning matters for heritage and archaeology
- Contactless artifact documentation
- Digitizing sculptures, ceramics, tools, and structures
- Measurement without risking damage to valuable items
- High resolution capturing fine details, inscriptions, and micro-damage
- Digital archaeology
- Creating 3D models of field discoveries
- Spatial analysis of excavation sites and stratigraphy
- Enabling virtual reconstruction of fragmented objects
- Education, exhibitions, and reconstructions
- 3D models for printing, AR/VR, and interactive applications
- Digital sharing of museum collections worldwide
- Creating replicas for traveling exhibitions or restoration
Practical applications
- Documenting the preservation state of museum objects
- Reconstructing missing parts of artifacts
- Building digital archives of museums and archaeological sites
- Comparative studies using precise 3D geometry
- Collaboration with conservators, historians, and curators
Recommended 3D scanners for museums and archaeology
| Model | Ideal use | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro+ | Stone, metal, or weathered surfaces – high durability scanning | up to 0.008 mm |
| Optima+ M | Universal documentation of exhibits | up to 0.013 mm |
| FinePrecision | Small, valuable, and intricate objects | up to 0.007 mm |
| WideRange | Large sculptures and architectural elements | up to 0.030 mm |
- Why choose eviXscan 3D?
- Precise measurements without physical contact
- Mobile operation for fieldwork and museum environments
- Compatible with popular 3D formats (STL, OBJ, PLY)
- Ready for VR/AR systems, interactive apps, and 3D printing workflows
No scanner? We also offer 3D scanning services
If your museum, research team, or institution doesn’t require regular 3D scanning or you only need to digitize a single historical or cultural object, we also offer professional 3D scanning as a service. Our team can scan objects of various sizes and materials, delivering accurate 3D models in your preferred format, ready for archiving, visualization or reproduction.
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