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3D scanning projects

3D scanning initiative in collaboration with Macquarie University

Visit our 3D scanning of cultural collections page to learn more of our latest project and the latest in scanning technology at its best!

Over several years, Macquarie University has developed and led the use of 3D imaging technology for learning and teaching, research and museum needs. Macquarie University now have a range of 3D imaging technology and software including laser scanners, structured light scanners, cameras and photogrammetry setups to enable digitisation of almost anything in 3D. They also developed the Pedestal 3D platform for learning and teaching that is now a leading platform in higher education and museums. Council uses this platform to display 3D images on this website.

student using Artec spider structured light scanner
Macquarie University student using the Artec Spider structured light scanning technique

 

Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre and Council's Future city program pilot scanning project - July 2019

The pilot project was a collaboration between the Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre and Council’s Future City program, using emerging technology to promote and preserve items from the Council’s collections and three heritage partners across the City.

Scanned objects

  •     City of Parramatta Council, Mayoral regalia c.1967, a medal from the Juvenile Industrial Exhibition held in Parramatta Park in 1883, a sandal from an archaeological excavation and a Ming bowl;
  •     Old Government House, cedar commode chest c.1880;
  •     Newington Armoury, hand-powered vacuum cleaner c.1901;
  •     New South Wales Lancers Memorial Museum, military ration tin c.1899.   
Hand operated vacuum cleaner 3D scan
Hand operated vacuum cleaner 3D scan
Commode 3D scan
Commode 3D scan
Intercolonial Juvenile Industrial Exhibition medal 3D scan
Intercolonial Juvenile Industrial Exhibition medal 3D scan
Mayoral Regalia 3D scan
Mayoral Regalia 3D scan
What is 3D scanning?
What is 3D scanning?
Emergency food ration tin 3D scan
Emergency food ration tin 3D scan
3D scan Ming Bowl
Ming Bowl 3D Scan
Child’s sandal 3D scan
Child’s sandal 3D scan
 

The City of Parramatta respectfully recognises the traditional owners of the land and waters of Parramatta, the Darug peoples.
Sensitivity notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this website may contain images and voices of deceased ancestors.

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