3d printing restoration
TU Wien & Cubicure Develop Ivory Substitute for 3D Printing Restoration Pieces
Ivory, a hard, white material consisting mainly of dentine, makes up the tusks of several large animals, such as walruses, narwhals, and elephants. For a long time, the material was…
The 3DCONS Project Researching the Use of 3D Printing in Various Construction Applications
These days, 3D printing is frequently used in construction, and we’ve just learned of a new project that has a goal of further introducing the technology into the industry, specifically…
3D Printing and 3D Scanning Restore Intricate Artwork to Its Original Beauty
The Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence, Italy is one of the most prestigious public institutes in the field, and it is home to some very old works of art…
3D Printing and Scanning Technology Used to Restore Rare 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE
We’ve seen many big name automakers incorporate 3D printing technology into their design and manufacturing processes, from Ford, Hyundai, and Toyota to Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Jaguar Land Rover. But the technology can also be…
‘Unbreakable’ Lorenz SZ42 Encryption Machine to be Resurrected with 3D Printed Motor
One of the greatest gifts that 3D printing has brought to the modern world is the conquering of obsolescence. We’ve seen this repeatedly, for auto and jet parts—and more. Now, 3D…
3D Technologies Restore Damaged Syrian Artifacts, Honor a Fallen Hero
There seems to be no end to the anguish in Syria. Even victories seem to be short-lived; after ISIS militants were driven out of Palmyra last March, it would be…
A Palace Ceiling, a Winged Bull and a Room Full of History: 3D Printed Replicas of War-Destroyed Artifacts on Display at Roman Colosseum
As ISIS rampages across the Middle East, precious works of art and architecture that have stood for thousands of years have been tragically mowed down in attempts to snuff out…
Iran Seeks to Restore Historical Monuments Through 3D Scanning and 3D Printing
If you think philosophically about 3D printing and scanning technology, a lot of it is really about replacing what is lost – whether it’s a lost limb or a destroyed…
3D Printing Helps Restore 1,000-Year-Old Doors on a Historic Japanese Buddhist Temple
As a registered Japanese National Treasure and World Heritage Site, the Buddhist temple near Kyoto called Byōdō-in is one of Japan’s most important historical sites, and even appears on the…
Shining 3D Donates 3D Scanning & Printing Technology to Iraq for Preservation of Ancient Babylon
While 3D printing is just grabbing the attention of the mainstream public, many of the companies we see working on innovative, complex projects today have been a part of the…
3D Technology Enables Cleveland Museum of Art to Identify Centuries-Old Sculptural Fragment
Hindu legend says that the deity Krishna, when a storm threatened his people, lifted India’s Mount Govardhana to shield the villagers from the rain, which lasted for seven days and…
The Million Image Database Project: A ‘Flood’ of 3D Cameras to Turn the Tide Against ISIS Vandals
“The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history.” – George Orwell The immense statues at Nimrud stood as silent sentinels…
Project Mosul — Artifacts Destroyed by ISIS Will be Restored Thanks to 3D Printing
While the rest of the world watches, helplessly from the normal civilian stance, horrified, as ISIS wreaks havoc and takes lives mercilessly and publicly, I think it’s safe to say…
