Glass Fountain from 1925 restored with #3dscanning

The FabLab Arnhem is part of the HAN University of Applied Sciences in Arnhem, Netherlands. Equipped with the latest and greatest in Fabrication Technologies the institute is capable of providing unique manufacturing solutions for students, teachers, researchers and also external faculties. On this special occasion, the FabLab was contracted by Musée Lalique, which is revolving around glass art from René Lalique, to recreate the famous fountain “Les sources de France“ from 1925. The original was destroyed after the World Exhibition almost 100 years ago, and only miniature parts are still in existence. These small glass objects with an approximate height of 10cm needed to be duplicated and scaled, so the fountain could be recreated at scale from polyurethane. This is an impossible task for standard fabrication technologies, but with the help of 3D Scanning, 3D Design and 3D printing in conjunction with traditional silicone molding and casting procedures, the FabLab was able to provide a cost- and time-effective solution. Detailed 3D Data which served as the basis for this project were acquired with the FabLab’s OptimScan-5M Plus, because of its incredibly high accuracy and the ability to easily scan small objects. FabLab Arnhem’s Case Study on their Blog (Dutch Language): Learn more about the FabLab Arnhem here: LinkedIn: Instagram: Facebook: HAN University Arnhem: More about SHINING 3D Want to learn more about FreeScan Trio? or contact us via e-mail: sales@ More about SHINING 3D: LinkedIn: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: #shining3d #3ddesign #3dprinting