Save the Past in Perfect Detail
Time, weather, and accidents don't wait. With 3D scanning we capture a historic piece exactly as it is today - a permanent digital record - and with 3D printing we can recreate what's been lost or damaged, faithfully and without risking the original.
Scanning to record it, printing to replace it
Scanning preserves what exists. Printing brings back what's missing. From our Tampa shop, we protect and restore pieces that can't be replaced.
- A permanent, accurate digital record of the artifact as it is now
- Faithful reproduction of missing, broken, or worn elements
- Restoration support that keeps handling of the original to a minimum
- Replicas for display while the original is conserved or stored
- Archival scans that future restorers can work from
- Reproductions at true size or scaled as needed
Careful, accurate, hands-off where it counts
Preservation is about doing no harm. Our process captures everything we need without contact that could damage a delicate piece.
- CaptureWe 3D scan the piece in place, recording its exact shape and condition today.
- RecordThat scan becomes a lasting digital archive, so the record survives even if the original is damaged or lost.
- RecreateWhen something is missing or broken, we model and print a faithful replacement.
- Restore or displayThe original is repaired or protected, and a replica can carry the public-facing duty.
Helping restore historic clocks for Clearwater
We partnered with Tampa's Boyd Clocks to support the restoration of historic clocks for the City of Clearwater, Florida. We added 3D scanning and printing to their work preserving timepieces that can't be replaced. We scanned one of the clock parts, an ornate bronze ornament, with our Artec Spider and printed a replica so Boyd could work out the patina. See the scan.
Let's make sure this piece outlives all of us
Tell us about the artifact, monument, or object you're protecting. Our Tampa team will recommend the right way to capture it and, if needed, reverse-engineer and recreate what's been lost. Working with a conservator? See our object conservation support.
Frequently asked
Will scanning damage a fragile piece?
No. We capture the geometry without harmful contact, so even delicate objects are safe.
Can you recreate a part that's completely missing?
Often, yes - working from reference, surviving sections, or historical documentation, we can model and print a faithful replacement.
What do I get to keep?
An accurate digital record you can archive, plus any physical reproductions the project calls for.
What types of historic objects can you work with?
Architectural elements, clock parts, decorative millwork, monuments, statues, gravestones - anything with physical geometry we can capture in a 3D scan.
Preserve it before it's gone
The best time to capture a piece of history is now.
Start a Preservation Project or call (813) 803-4973