Preserving artifacts is a tedious job that has been around for years and has attracted many different people. Many historians were hesitant about adopting technology to help preserve artifacts. However, many people have seen the advantages of using 3D laser scanning and have realized they can help keep original artifacts safe while preserving and updating them. They have been able to use this technology to create exact replicas of famous pieces and other ancient artifacts.
The Naval History and Heritage Museum have a massive and valuable collection of artifacts. To preserve many of these artifacts, they have used 3D laser scanning. It helps them see what needs work without damaging the item further, and recently they have used this technology to preserve a small whaling boat.
3D laser scanning works for every piece you can. To get the full picture and an almost exact replica, you have to ensure that you can see all of the areas. The scanning device works amazingly well if you make sure to scan the entire area, which can be a daunting task. This device has helped create a wonderful replica to celebrate the 150th year of Saginaw’s voyage during the civil war.
What else can this technology do
The more museums and historians adopt this technology, the more projects we see using 3D laser scanning. Here are some of the amazing things they are used for. We have seen it being used by doctors, students, architects, and more.
Creating Replicas
Creating copies of artifacts can take time and used to be done by hand. Historians would have to cast a mold carefully and sculpt it through observation. 3D laser scanning can help study objects in great detail without destroying anything.
Making New Discoveries
Many archaeologists have adopted this tool because it can help scan Earth to find out where historical sites could be located. It can measure differences on the Earth’s surface and compare them to other sites that have been located. Then it can help excavate the site and find new artifacts that would otherwise have been lost.
Virtual Tours
Museums constantly have to change their physical displays, but typically you only get to see a small amount of what the museums have to offer. Using 3D laser scanning, a museum can hold virtual tours and actually show off much more of its inventory. On top of that, this is a way to allow guests to observe objects closer than ever before.
Final thoughts
3D laser scanning is making headlines around the world, and we see it change drastically. Over the next few years, we will see museums have more artifacts that they would not normally have. This technology is allowing information to be sent to all museums. They will have an equal chance to provide their guests with outstanding displays virtually. It is changing the way we see the world and how we interact with artifacts.