In collaboration with the TU’s Zentraleinrichtung 3D-Technologien (ZE3D) and collection managers from FU, HU, TU and Charité, a heterogeneous selection of objects is being scanned three-dimensionally and prepared for online presentation. The university collection objects, which range from a historical relief map to models of ship propellers and rolling seals to a historical forearm prosthesis, differ not only in terms of their size, geometric complexity, and surface quality—the framework conditions for their digital capture also vary considerably.
Therefore, a range of mobile and stationary scanning systems, along with an array of technologies, are employed. Concurrent with the scanning initiative, an online viewer has been developed in alignment with the requirements and research inquiries of the collections. The system is currently in a testing phase and has been equipped with a range of display options that extend beyond the mere presentation of scanned objects.
Project goal
The aim of the collaboration is to assess the current capabilities and constraints of various scanning methods, including photogrammetry, structured light scanning, and µCT, on heterogeneous objects and materials. The objective of this study was twofold: first, to compare the advantages of the different technologies, and second, if necessary, to combine data from scans in different technologies. As part of the online presentation, the cooperation will address issues related to visualization, permanent addressability, and integration with metadata. The entire ZE3D team is engaged in the 3D digitization process.
