July 21, 2014

3D Scanning At The Smithsonian


                                                                     


                                                                           

Brilliant!

What can you do to bring some of the Smithsonian's 137 million objects to life? Put them in 3D!

This is a full-time job for two of the Smithsonian's very own "laser cowboys," Vince Rossi and Adam Metallo, who work in the Smithsonian's 3D Digitization Program Office. They work hard to document, in very high three-dimensional detail, many of our priceless and important collections so that the objects are available for research, education and general interest.

Smithsonian 3D Digitization on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/3d.si.edu

Gunboat Philadelphia:
http://s.si.edu/kYedb

Cornell Imaging:
http://ct.biotech.cornell.edu

Smithsonian Gardens' orchid collections:
http://s.si.edu/kYhim

Euglossa ignita bee:
http://s.si.edu/kYigP


With thanks to You Tube.

Picture Credit:SIA