3D printed historical replicas
Digital Survey Technology & 3D Printing Used to Create Model of Ancient Mayan Acropolis
Located in the northern Petén Department of Guatemala near the Salsipuedes River, La Blanca is an ancient Mayan settlement, and one of its main archaeological focal points is the Acropolis,…
More Caves From China’s Yungang Grottoes are Reproduced Thanks to 3D Printing
Archaeology labs, museums, and cultural heritage institutions around the world have been using 3D printing technology to fabricate countless objects and provide access to cultural heritage. Thanks to additive manufacturing,…
Spain’s National Archaeological Museum and Acciona Presented The First Romanesque Arch Printed in 3D
Collections of objects are normally exhibited behind enclosed glass displays to prevent people from touching them. Considering these objects are fragile and have a great historical value, museums have to…
BigRep 3D Printers Used to Make Replicas of Apollo 11 Capsule for Oscar-Nominated Film ‘First Man’
It’s safe to say that in Ohio at least, winter is here with a vengeance. But while I’m already sick of the ice and snow that come part and parcel…
3D Printing News Briefs: October 16, 2018
We’re starting with some business news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, including stories about a new 3D printer, an anniversary, and a 3D printing investment. Cincinnati Incorporated has launched…
What are the Ethics of 3D Scanned and 3D Printed Museum and Archaeological Artifacts?
3D scanning and 3D printing have been used as forms of preservation, creating digital records and physical replicas of fragile archaeological finds or threatened works of art. The technology has…
3D Printing and Clay Bring Kennis & Kennis’ Historic Reconstructions to Life
Just as forensic artists have used 3D printing to give unidentified murder victims a realistic face, archaeologists and researchers use the technology to provide faces for historical figures. Hominid palaeo-artists…
Tourists Can Experience India’s Monuments All in One Place with 3D Technologies
India is full of beautiful historic monuments, but it would be tough to see them all – it’s a big country. How convenient would it be if you could put…
For the First Time, You Can Upload 3D Models to Wikimedia Commons
A repository is a central location in which data is stored and managed, and we have plenty of them in the 3D printing world – popular examples include GitHub and…
3D Printed Miniatures Capture Chinese Historical Scenes
We often see 3D printing technology used to breathe life back into history and art through models, replicas, and miniatures. Chinese 3D printer and scanner manufacturer Shining 3D, well-known for its…
3D Printing Technology Used to Create Replicas of Historic Buddhist Statues in China
I re-watched one of my favorite movies this weekend, Hitch, about a New York City dating consultant played by Will Smith. While on an early morning date to Ellis Island…
3D Printed Palmyra Arch Honored for Engaging the Public with Research
In 2015, the University of Oxford, Harvard University, and Dubai’s Museum of the Future came together to form the Institute for Digital Archaeology (IDA) and begin an inspirational project to preserve history and cultural heritage in the…
3D Printing to Preserve Heritage: Replica of Palmyra Arch Draws Millions of Visitors at Fourth Installation Stop in Arona, Italy
In 2015, we started to follow the inspirational and innovative work of the Institute for Digital Archaeology (IDA), a collaboration between the University of Oxford, Harvard University, and Dubai’s Museum…
Ready, 3D Print, Fire! Antique Rifle Is Recreated on ZMorph 2.0 SX
The ZMorph 2.0 SX Multitool 3D printer is definitely being put to use around the world. Lately, we’ve seen creations such as the multifunctional walker prototype and the eco-friendly shoe….
Miller 3D & Alfred University Collaborate to 3D Print Chinamania Exhibit for Smithsonian Installation
By now, most of us are aware of the place 3D printing has established in the world of manufacturing. From the home business to the massive industrial operation, this technology…
