ScanHeritage Foundations
ScanHeritage is a technological initiative dedicated to reality capture and the digital transformation of cultural, architectural, and documentary heritage.
Through advanced 3D scanning, LiDAR, and digital documentation technologies, physical reality can be transformed into accurate and long-lasting digital information.
ScanHeritage's activities are developed in three main technological areas:
Geomatics · Optiscan · Digiscan
Geomatics
Geomatics is about the digital capture of physical space.
Through technologies such as LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), digital photogrammetry, and topographic surveys, it is possible to precisely document buildings, environments, and urban contexts.
The acquired data allows us to generate:
Point Clouds
3D Models
Digital Twins
information models for BIM – Building Information Modeling
information models for HBIM – Historic Building Information Modeling
Main applications:
architecture
cultural heritage
engineering
infrastructure
urban planning
Optiscan
Optiscan is dedicated to the high-precision three-dimensional scanning of objects and surfaces.
Using Structured Light Scanning technologies and portable 3D scanners, it is possible to acquire geometries and surfaces with a great level of detail.
The digital models obtained find application in:
conservation and restoration
museums and collections
scientific research
design and industry
medical applications
The technology allows for non-invasive digitization, ideal for fragile or historically valuable objects.
Digiscan
Digiscan is dedicated to the digitization of documents and archives.
The goal is to transform physical documentation and historical archives into accessible and long-preservable digital archives.
Activities include:
scanning of documents and manuscripts
digitization of historical archives
digital organization and cataloging
creation of digital archiving systems
Main applications:
historical archives
libraries
cultural institutions
foundations
companies and private collections
Standards & Technologies
ScanHeritage's activities are based on internationally recognized methodologies and technologies in the fields of Reality Capture and Digital Heritage.
Among these:
LiDAR – Light Detection and Ranging
Digital Photogrammetry
BIM – Building Information Modeling
HBIM – Historic Building Information Modeling
Digital Twin technologies
Point Cloud Processing
Technology Partners
ScanHeritage uses advanced reality capture technologies developed by international industry partners.
Among these:
Trimble – advanced LiDAR and laser scanning surveying systems
Spektra – distribution and technical support for reality capture technologies
Fields of Application
ScanHeritage technologies find application in various fields:
Cultural Heritage Digitization
Architecture & Built Environment
Museums & Collections
Archives & Libraries
Research & Education
Industry & Design
Vision
ScanHeritage contributes to the construction of a digital memory of cultural, architectural, and documentary heritage, making physical reality accessible through digital models and archives for future generations.
