Insects are extremely exciting creatures. Their delicate chitinous armour and exoskeleton leave the observer with an almost extraterrestrial impression. Not only entomologists but also visitors are fascinated by the variety of shapes, sizes and colours in insect collections. Unfortunately, they are usually tiny and fragile and can therefore only reveal their beauty under magnifying glasses…Continue reading3D-digitised beetles
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Summary 3D scan and 3D print for museum replicasThis richly decorated bracteate (decorative disk made of precious metal) was to be replicated for a museum exhibition. For this purpose, I made a 3D scan of the sheet metal and prepared it for a later highly detailed SLA printout. The 3D print was then faithfully painted…Continue reading3D scan and 3D print for museum replicas