Museum Scan Blog

Insights, case studies, and technical deep-dives into the world of 3D scanning, digital preservation, and museum technology.

Photogrammetry for Cultural Heritage
Education
Museum Scan Team6/21/202610 min read

Photogrammetry for Cultural Heritage

A practical guide to photogrammetry for museums, archaeologists, and heritage professionals, covering the full workflow from image capture to textured 3D model and why the technique has become essential for preservation and public engagement.

#photogrammetry#3D scanning#digital preservation
Touch the Past: Using Scan the World for Tactile Education
Tutorial
Jack Defay6/1/20268 min read

Touch the Past: Using Scan the World for Tactile Education

How to download and 3D print free cultural artifacts from Scan the World for hands-on, accessible learning in any classroom or library.

#3D printing#Scan the World#tactile learning
How to Select Objects in a Collection for 3D Scanning
Tutorial
Museum Scan Team5/4/20266 min read

How to Select Objects in a Collection for 3D Scanning

A practical framework for choosing which collection objects to scan first by balancing technical feasibility, educational impact, and conservation priority.

#3D scanning#collections#museum education
3D Scan Animation Tutorial for Web and AR
Tutorial
Museum Scan Team4/18/20264 min read

3D Scan Animation Tutorial for Web and AR

A walkthrough of our process for setting up bones and animation actions so 3D scans play correctly in both web viewers and augmented reality experiences.

#3D scanning#animation#web viewer
How the Smithsonian Is Bringing National Treasures to Your Screen with 3D Scanning
Industry News
Jack Defay4/8/20264 min read

How the Smithsonian Is Bringing National Treasures to Your Screen with 3D Scanning

The Smithsonian’s 3D digitization program puts photogrammetry, structured-light scanning, and LiDAR to work, so anyone can explore national treasures from a browser or print them at home.

#Smithsonian#3D scanning#digitization
How to Add Native AR 3D Models on WordPress
Tutorial
Jack Defay4/8/20264 min read

How to Add Native AR 3D Models on WordPress

Learn the cleanest way to launch native AR from WordPress using direct button links to Apple Quick Look (USDZ) and Google Scene Viewer (.glb).

#AR#VR#WordPress
How to Set Up Your Object Stories Techpack on a WordPress Site
Tutorial
Jack Defay3/12/20263 min read

How to Set Up Your Object Stories Techpack on a WordPress Site

A short guide to setting up your Object Stories Techpack on WordPress so you can host interactive object stories and 3D content on your own site.

#Object Stories#Techpack#WordPress
Digital Restoration: Removing Graffiti from the Elizur Wright Tower
Preservation
Jack Defay12/20/20253 min read

Digital Restoration: Removing Graffiti from the Elizur Wright Tower

See how we digitally restored the Elizur Wright Tower by removing graffiti, revealing how the monument appeared before it was defaced.

#digital restoration#3D scanning#cultural heritage
How 3D Scanning Lets Us Preview Surface Finishes Before Fabrication
Technology
Jack Defay12/7/20255 min read

How 3D Scanning Lets Us Preview Surface Finishes Before Fabrication

Explore how high-resolution 3D scanning enables artists and fabricators to preview different cast materials and finishes before committing to physical fabrication, saving time and resources.

#3D scanning#material preview#casting
How to Repair a 3D Scan for High Resolution 3D Printing
Tutorial
Jack Defay11/18/20258 min read

How to Repair a 3D Scan for High Resolution 3D Printing

Learn how to repair photogrammetry scans in Blender for 3D printing. Fix mesh errors, remove unwanted geometry, and prepare models for high-resolution printing.

#3D printing#photogrammetry#3D scanning
Exploring Gaussian Splats for Museum Applications
Technology
Jack Defay11/8/20254 min read

Exploring Gaussian Splats for Museum Applications

Discover how Gaussian Splatting offers a new approach to 3D scene representation with remarkable realism and efficiency for museum and cultural heritage applications.

#gaussian splatting#3D scanning#digital preservation
Choosing Whether to Use AESUB Blue for Museum Scanning
Technical
Jack Defay11/2/20258 min read

Choosing Whether to Use AESUB Blue for Museum Scanning

AESUB Blue spray solves photogrammetry challenges with shiny, transparent, or featureless objects. But is it safe for museum artifacts? Learn when to use it and when to choose alternatives.

#photogrammetry#3D scanning#museum technology
How to Display 3D Models on a WordPress Site Using a Sketchfab Embed
Tutorial
Jack Defay10/15/20258 min read

How to Display 3D Models on a WordPress Site Using a Sketchfab Embed

Learn how to embed interactive 3D models from Sketchfab into your WordPress site with this comprehensive step-by-step guide.

#3D Scanning#Sketchfab#WordPress
How to Display 3D Models on a Webflow Site Using a Sketchfab Embed
Tutorial
Jack Defay10/12/20258 min read

How to Display 3D Models on a Webflow Site Using a Sketchfab Embed

Learn how to embed interactive 3D models from Sketchfab into your Webflow site with this comprehensive step-by-step guide.

#3D Scanning#Sketchfab#Webflow
Protecting Your Art: A Complete Guide to 3D Scanning Security
Technical
Jack Defay10/7/202512 min read

Protecting Your Art: A Complete Guide to 3D Scanning Security

Learn how Museum Scan protects your digital assets with multi-layer watermarking, controlled sharing, and transparent security measures that let you showcase your work safely.

#watermarking#3D scanning#digital preservation
Behind the Scenes: Building a 3D Scan of the Cornell Sacred Ibis Mummy
Case Study
Jack Defay9/24/20258 min read

Behind the Scenes: Building a 3D Scan of the Cornell Sacred Ibis Mummy

Take an exclusive look at our collaboration with the Cornell Archaeology Department as we digitally preserve this ancient Egyptian artifact using cutting-edge 3D scanning technology.

#3D scanning#archaeology#cornell

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