Wilder 3-Dimensional Imaging Lab

3-D Scanning and Printing
3-D Scanning and Printing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Data used for artifact analysis is aquired using:

  • Computer tomographic (CT) scanning
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Konica Minolta Vivid 910 Non-contact 3-D scanner
  • Sensable Technologies Phantom Desktop ® Haptic Device
  • Rapidform ®, Freeform ® and Rhinoceros 3-D NURBS modeling Software®

Konica Minolta Vivid 910 Non-contact 3D scanner
Sensable Technologies Phantom Desktop ® Haptic Devic

 

Additional resources include:

  • A Video Production Suite
  • Z-Corp 310 3-dimensional printer for artifact reproduction and fully scalable prototype modeling.
  • A complete digital and medium format (film) Photographic Studio
  • Epson R-2400 archival quality printer.
 

Projects to date:

  • Figure head modeling for the Ship Model Shop (TAMU)
  • Comparative collection of selected artifacts for the Bosque Memorial Museum, Cliffton, TX
  • Replications of selected lithics from the Gault Clovis Site
  • Virtual excavations
  • Scaled amphorae replication for ship cargo studies
  • Model design and constructions for students in the Department of Architecture (TAMU)
  • Individual hands-on training for students and faculty
  • Additional training for Conservation Certification