The Louvre Museum is relying on 3D technology to preserve and share cultural heritage.

The Louvre Museum has embarked on an ambitious and vital project: recreating iconic Sudanese heritage objects in 3D to pass them on to children who are currently cut off from their culture.

An innovative project: educational kits containing accurate replicas of historical artifacts, such as a turquoise protective eye or a 2,700-year-old Assyrian lion, designed to create a miniature, mobile, and accessible museum.

The challenge? Reproducing unique pieces quickly and with extreme precision.
To achieve this, the Louvre relied on the expertise of its long-standing partner, 3D Solutions, which was able to recommend the most suitable technologies for this ambitious project.

The GoScan Spark from Creaform, for ultra-precise scanning of the original pieces.

Our 3D printer, the “EXO42,” was used to produce faithful replicas of the originals in under 24 hours, delivering objects with striking realism.
This model combines fast printing speed, high-quality output, and the capability to print in large formats to meet versatile needs.

his project led by the Louvre demonstrates how accurately 3D technologies can be integrated into cultural, educational, and social initiatives. Digitizing historical pieces, faithfully reproducing them, and making them accessible to a wide audience — all possibilities made real through the union of heritage and innovation.

Link to the full article by 3D Solutions : https://www.3dsolutions.fr/le-musee-du-louvre-recree-lhistoire-soudanaise-grace-a-la-3d/

Photo : Cour Napoléon et Pyramide © 2009 Musée du Louvre Stéphane Olivier © Pyramide du Louvre arch. I.M.Pei Musée du Louvre