ScanHeritage OptiScan
Optical Structured Light 3D Scanning
OptiScan is the term used by ScanHeritage to indicate high-precision optical 3D scanning activities based on Structured Light Scanning technologies.
This methodology enables the extremely accurate three-dimensional digitization of objects, surfaces, and complex geometries with sub-millimeter precision, enabling the acquisition of details that cannot be detected with traditional architectural scanning technologies.
OptiScan operations operate at a very fine scale of detail and complement ScanHeritage’s Reality Capture capabilities, complementing the land and architectural surveying activities carried out by the ScanHeritage Geomatics division.
Optical Structured Light Scanning
Structured light scanning belongs to the family of optical 3D scanners.
The technology works by projecting a controlled light pattern onto the surface of the object, which is then captured by high-resolution cameras.
Pattern deformation analysis allows for the three-dimensional geometry of the surface to be reconstructed with great precision.
This approach allows for the production of very high-resolution digital models that can be used in numerous application fields.
Non-invasive approach
In its three-dimensional scanning activities, ScanHeritage adopts a strictly non-invasive approach.
By methodological choice, we favor scanning systems that do not require the application of markers, adhesive targets, or other elements on the surface of the objects to be digitized.
This principle is particularly important in the context of the digitalisation of:
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works of art
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historical artifacts
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archaeological finds
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museum objects
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anatomical surfaces
where surface integrity is a key priority.
The OptiScan approach therefore enables contactless three-dimensional digitization without altering the surfaces.
Areas of application
Cultural Heritage
Optical structured light scanning technologies enable the digitization of:
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sculptures
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archaeological finds
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decorative elements
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historical artifacts
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museum objects
This data enables the creation of high-precision three-dimensional archives for the documentation and conservation of cultural heritage.
Design and Industry
3D optical scanning is also widely used in the technical field for:
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reverse engineering
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geometric acquisition of components
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technical documentation
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three-dimensional modeling
Medical applications
Optical structured light scanning technologies also find application in the medical field for the three-dimensional documentation of anatomical surfaces and for the creation of high-precision digital models.
Thanks to the non-invasive and contactless approach, these technologies can be used in various specialized contexts, including:
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dentistry and implantology
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maxillofacial and reconstructive surgery
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orthopedics and morphological analysis
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gynecology and andrology for three-dimensional documentation
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design of customized medical devices
Digital archiving and research
3D scanning allows the creation of:
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high-resolution 3D models
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digital archives of objects
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datasets for scientific analysis
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models for advanced visualization and 3D printing
Integration with ScanHeritage technologies
ScanHeritage takes an integrated approach to Reality Capture based on complementary technologies.
ScanHeritage Geomatics
LiDAR and laser scanning for architectural and territorial surveys.
ScanHeritage OptiScan
Optical structured light scanning for high-precision three-dimensional digitization of complex objects and surfaces.
The integration of these technologies allows us to operate on different acquisition scales, from architectural dimensions to the millimetre detail of objects.
Vision
High-precision three-dimensional digitization today represents a fundamental tool for the documentation, conservation, and valorization of cultural, technical, and scientific heritage.
Through OptiScan's activities, ScanHeritage develops advanced three-dimensional acquisition projects, contributing to the creation of digital archives for the preservation of material memory.