Exhibits Everyone Can Touch
Some of the most important pieces in a museum are the ones behind glass - which means some visitors never really experience them. From our Tampa studio, we make durable, touchable replicas that put the exhibit into people's hands, including visitors who are blind or have low vision.
Accessibility you can put in a visitor's hands
For a visitor who can't see the artifact, a touchable replica is how they experience it instead of only hearing about it. We use 3D scanning to capture the original and 3D printing to produce a replica built to last.
- Tactile pieces designed to be picked up and handled
- Accessible experiences for blind and low-vision visitors
- Durable materials built to survive thousands of hands
- Faithful replicas so the original stays safely protected
- Scaled versions of objects too big, too small, or too fragile to share
- Engaging, hands-on stations for visitors of all ages
Trusted with serious collections
We've produced visual-aid pieces used in the Smithsonian's human-evolution displays - the kind of work where accuracy and durability both have to be right. That's the standard we bring to every exhibit, large or small. Our process overlaps with historical preservation work, where capturing irreplaceable objects is just as critical.
Helping museums meet accessibility requirements
Accessibility means meaningful access to a museum's programs and exhibits. That goes beyond ramps and signage - it means giving every visitor, including those who are blind or have low vision, a real way to experience the collection. 3D printed tactile displays are one practical way to do it.
- Support for ADA compliance
Tactile replicas can support a museum's accessibility goals by providing an equivalent experience for visitors who cannot see the original exhibits. - Designed for touch, from the start
Every piece we produce is engineered to be handled - surface textures, structural detail, and proportions are all preserved so the tactile experience is faithful to the original. - Blind and low-vision visitors included
For a visitor who is blind or has low vision, a touchable replica is not a nice extra - it is the exhibit. Our pieces let these visitors explore shape, texture, and scale firsthand. - Durable enough for daily use
Accessibility stations see heavy, repeated handling. We select materials and finishes that hold up to thousands of visitors without degrading. - Scalable to any collection
We can scan and reproduce artifacts at whatever scale the exhibit requires, from one tactile piece to an entire accessible gallery. - Beyond the minimum
Meeting ADA requirements is only the starting point. Tactile exhibits are more engaging for every visitor, including families, children, and educators, and not only those who need the accommodation.
Let's make your exhibit reachable for everyone
Tell us about the piece and your visitors. Your museum can be in Tampa or anywhere in the country. We'll recommend how to capture it, what to make it from, and how to build a station that holds up to real use.
Frequently asked
Can you replicate a fragile or one-of-a-kind artifact?
Yes. We scan the original without harming it, then produce a durable replica visitors can handle while the real piece stays protected.
Will the replica hold up to constant handling?
That's the point. We choose materials and finishes made to survive thousands of visitors.
Can you make pieces specifically for blind and low-vision visitors?
Yes - tactile accessibility is one of the main reasons museums come to us. We design for touch from the start.
Can you scale a piece up or down?
We can. Objects too large, too small, or too delicate to share can be reproduced at a size that works for the exhibit.
Make history something people can hold
Let's build an exhibit every visitor can experience.
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