Arrival 3D partnered with a private university specializing in business education to provide high-precision 3D scanning of campus sculptures. Over the past few years, we have scanned numerous pieces, ranging from smaller indoor sculptures to large outdoor installations.
Sculptures under 6 feet were captured using the Artec Leo, with STL files exported directly via Artec Studio software.
For larger installations, we used the Leica RTC360, converting point cloud data into STL files through advanced modeling workflows.
Post-processing included mesh cleanup, ensuring watertight geometry and eliminating any data issues to prepare the files for visualization, preservation, or 3D printing.
Midland, Michigan
Varying Sculpture Sizes: Required switching between different scanners and workflows depending on the dimensions and surface details.
Outdoor Scanning Conditions: Larger pieces were often scanned outdoors, where lighting, shadows, and weather impacted data quality.
Mesh Cleanup: Converting raw scans into clean STL files involved eliminating holes, repairing geometry, and ensuring print-ready formats.
By using both handheld and terrestrial 3D scanning technologies, Arrival 3D delivered precise STL models tailored to sculpture size and location. This hybrid approach ensured high-resolution detail for smaller pieces and full coverage for larger installations—supporting digital preservation, replication, and academic archiving at the university.
