3D Imaging and Additive Manufacturing for Original Artifact Preservation Purposes: A Case Study from the Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis
This study explores the use of advanced 3D imaging and printing technologies to digitally document and physically replicate cultural artifacts from the Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis. By employing structured light scanning and additive manufacturing techniques, detailed digital models and...
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| description | This study explores the use of advanced 3D imaging and printing technologies to digitally document and physically replicate cultural artifacts from the Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis. By employing structured light scanning and additive manufacturing techniques, detailed digital models and precise physical replicas of two significant artifacts were created—a humanoid ceramic vessel and a glass cup. A handheld 3D scanner was utilized for capturing intricate surface details, with post-processing methods to refine and colorize the digital models. Regarding 3D printing, both Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) were employed, tailored to the artifacts’ unique requirements for resolution and material properties. This dual approach supports heritage preservation by generating tangible educational resources and providing alternative exhibits to safeguard original artifacts. Our results demonstrate that integrating 3D scanning and printing effectively enhances the accessibility, durability, and educational utility of cultural heritage assets, offering a sustainable model for artifact preservation and study. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-725409297aef4535af033e7bbad65a392025-08-20T02:44:46ZengMDPI AGHeritage2571-94082025-02-01828010.3390/heritage80200803D Imaging and Additive Manufacturing for Original Artifact Preservation Purposes: A Case Study from the Archaeological Museum of AlexandroupolisAntreas Kantaros0Panagiotis Douros1Evangelos Soulis2Konstantinos Brachos3Theodore Ganetsos4Efstathia Peppa5Eleni Manta6Elli Alysandratou7Non-Destructive Techniques Laboratory, Department of Industrial Design and Production Engineering, University of West Attica, 12244 Athens, GreeceDepartment of Social Work, University of West Attica, 12244 Athens, GreeceNon-Destructive Techniques Laboratory, Department of Industrial Design and Production Engineering, University of West Attica, 12244 Athens, GreeceNon-Destructive Techniques Laboratory, Department of Industrial Design and Production Engineering, University of West Attica, 12244 Athens, GreeceNon-Destructive Techniques Laboratory, Department of Industrial Design and Production Engineering, University of West Attica, 12244 Athens, GreeceArchaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis, 68100 Alexandroupoli, GreeceArchaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis, 68100 Alexandroupoli, GreeceSchool of Humanities, Hellenic Open University, 26335 Patras, GreeceThis study explores the use of advanced 3D imaging and printing technologies to digitally document and physically replicate cultural artifacts from the Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis. By employing structured light scanning and additive manufacturing techniques, detailed digital models and precise physical replicas of two significant artifacts were created—a humanoid ceramic vessel and a glass cup. A handheld 3D scanner was utilized for capturing intricate surface details, with post-processing methods to refine and colorize the digital models. Regarding 3D printing, both Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) were employed, tailored to the artifacts’ unique requirements for resolution and material properties. This dual approach supports heritage preservation by generating tangible educational resources and providing alternative exhibits to safeguard original artifacts. Our results demonstrate that integrating 3D scanning and printing effectively enhances the accessibility, durability, and educational utility of cultural heritage assets, offering a sustainable model for artifact preservation and study.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/8/2/803D scanning3D printingcultural heritage preservationSLA 3D printerFFF 3D printermuseum |
| spellingShingle | Antreas Kantaros Panagiotis Douros Evangelos Soulis Konstantinos Brachos Theodore Ganetsos Efstathia Peppa Eleni Manta Elli Alysandratou 3D Imaging and Additive Manufacturing for Original Artifact Preservation Purposes: A Case Study from the Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis Heritage 3D scanning 3D printing cultural heritage preservation SLA 3D printer FFF 3D printer museum |
| title | 3D Imaging and Additive Manufacturing for Original Artifact Preservation Purposes: A Case Study from the Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis |
| title_full | 3D Imaging and Additive Manufacturing for Original Artifact Preservation Purposes: A Case Study from the Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis |
| title_fullStr | 3D Imaging and Additive Manufacturing for Original Artifact Preservation Purposes: A Case Study from the Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis |
| title_full_unstemmed | 3D Imaging and Additive Manufacturing for Original Artifact Preservation Purposes: A Case Study from the Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis |
| title_short | 3D Imaging and Additive Manufacturing for Original Artifact Preservation Purposes: A Case Study from the Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis |
| title_sort | 3d imaging and additive manufacturing for original artifact preservation purposes a case study from the archaeological museum of alexandroupolis |
| topic | 3D scanning 3D printing cultural heritage preservation SLA 3D printer FFF 3D printer museum |
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