{"id":6987,"date":"2026-11-12T15:59:47","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T13:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/katakoryfo.gr\/?p=6987"},"modified":"2026-11-12T16:27:03","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T14:27:03","slug":"ylika-ektheseon-mouseio-goulandri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/katakoryfo.gr\/en\/ylika-ektheseon-mouseio-goulandri\/","title":{"rendered":"3D Digital Scanning and Model Creation of Fish and Reptiles \u2013 Goulandris Natural History Museum            Convert to PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Project Environment:<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The <strong>Goulandris Natural History Museum<\/strong> is implementing the project \u201cSUB2c. Establishment of the National Natural History Museum\u201d, which has been included in the Recovery and Resilience Facility, under Action ID 16851, \u201cBiodiversity Protection as a Driving Force for Sustainable Development\u201d, with MIS TA Code 5221047. The project is funded by the European Union \u2013 NextGenerationEU, under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan \u201cGreece 2.0\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The project aims to establish and enrich the collections of the new Museum through the use of modern technologies and the development of specialized exhibition materials. Particular emphasis is placed on the scientifically accurate documentation and reproduction of Greek wildlife species, highlighting the morphology and biodiversity of organisms while enhancing the educational and exhibition experience for visitors.<\/p>\n<p>In this context, enriching the zoological collections with 3D models of fish and reptiles constitutes an important part of the development of the Museum\u2019s exhibition content, combining scientific documentation with the capabilities of modern digital scanning and reproduction technologies.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Project Scope:<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>\u039a\u0391\u03a4\u0391\u039a\u039f\u03a1\u03a5\u03a6\u039f SMPC<\/strong>\u00a0undertook the supply of materials for the exhibitions and fish and reptile collections of the Goulandris Natural History Museum, as part of Sub-project 10, \u201cCO \u2013 6. Enrichment of Zoological Collections (fish and reptile models)\u201d. The scope of the project included the creation of 3D digital files and the production of physical replicas, aiming to faithfully reproduce the morphological and color characteristics of the original specimens.<\/p>\n<p>The services provided included:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"true\">\n<li><strong>3D digital scanning of specimens<\/strong>, using a portable laser triangulation scanner and specialized software to capture the geometry and external surface of the objects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-precision digital recording<\/strong>, with an accuracy of 0.1 mm, preserving the geometry, texture, and color characteristics of the original specimens without affecting their physical condition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creation of 3D digital files<\/strong>, in unified, high-resolution STL (Standard Tessellation Language) format, suitable for the production of replicas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital processing of 3D models<\/strong>, allowing modifications to the body position and shape of at least ten specimens, according to scientific and exhibition requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Production of high-resolution 3D replicas<\/strong>, using 3D printing technology and UV-curable resin to accurately reproduce the morphological details of the original specimens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coloring of the produced models<\/strong>, using acrylic paints to achieve the closest possible match to the natural external texture and color characteristics of each species.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scientific supervision and collaboration throughout all stages of production<\/strong>, under the guidance of the Contracting Authority\u2019s designated scientific associate, who provided instructions on specimen positioning and scanning, supplied photographic reference material, guided the coloring process, and gave final approval of the visual appearance of the models.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Delivery of the completed items<\/strong> to the premises of the Goulandris Natural History Museum in Kifissia, including arrangements for their safe transportation and delivery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The technical specifications provided for the production of models representing 27 species of reptiles and amphibians, including chameleons, lizards, snakes, and newts, at scales ranging from 100% to 200%, depending on the species.<\/p>\n<p>The project was implemented through a combination of advanced 3D scanning and printing technologies, specialized digital processing, and scientific supervision. Particular emphasis was placed on the accuracy of digital scanning, the fidelity of the produced replicas, and the reproduction of the distinctive morphological and color characteristics of each specimen.<\/p>\n<p>Upon completion of the project, <strong>\u039a\u0391\u03a4\u0391\u039a\u039f\u03a1\u03a5\u03a6\u039f SMPC<\/strong>\u00a0contributed to the enrichment of the zoological collections of the Goulandris Natural History Museum, applying modern technologies to the scientifically accurate representation of wildlife species and supporting the Museum\u2019s exhibition and educational activities.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Project Environment: The Goulandris Natural History Museum is implementing the project \u201cSUB2c. Establishment of the National Natural History Museum\u201d, which has been included in the Recovery and Resilience Facility, under Action ID 16851, \u201cBiodiversity Protection as a Driving Force for Sustainable Development\u201d, with MIS TA Code 5221047. 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