Cultural heritage & restoration in 3D
3D scanning has become standard practice in museums, restoration studios and archaeological projects. Contact-free, safe for fragile objects, and with full colour and texture capture.
Digital archiving
A digital twin of an artefact or building preserves the exact geometry for future generations. Useful for transport, collection reorganisation or unexpected damage — and accessible to researchers worldwide without moving the original.
Restoration and reconstruction
Missing parts can be reconstructed and 3D-printed based on the scan. Symmetrical elements are mirrored, fractures virtually rejoined, and the restoration itself documented before and after.
Exhibition and VR
Colour scans feed virtual exhibitions, AR apps and online museum collections. The EinScan Rigil has a built-in 5 MP colour camera and works wireless on site, including churches and excavations.
Recommended scanners for this application
Shining EinScan Rigil
The Shining 3D EinScan Rigil series combines wireless freedom, hybrid light technology and three scan modes for fast, highly accurate 3D scans.
Shining EinScan Libre
Wireless 3D scanner with touchscreen and high accuracy. Quickly scans large objects and fine details, even on dark or reflective surfaces.
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