We have had success with the Einscan Pro 2X for stone projectile points. I have not tried it on bone. The scan resolution is excellent for the price (comparable to Artec at 1/3 the cost). It does struggle a bit with dark objects (i.e. black chert). The camera is not great for overlaying color skins over the 3D model, but that's not a concern for our research.
Thomas A. Jennings, Ph.D. Director, Center for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Department of Anthropology University of Louisville On Fri, Jun 18, 2021 at 4:52 PM Ann Ross <[email protected]> wrote: > Also, Revware Microscribe… > > Ann H. Ross, Ph.D., D-ABFA > > > On Jun 18, 2021, at 1:43 PM, Thomas O'Mahoney <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > Dear Marta, > I wouldn’t advise the Nextengine. Too slow and underpowered and I have > heard that they are now out of business. The Konica Minolta scanner is very > old now (I think you can only get it second hand). > > Polyga Carbon, Einscan HX, Gom, Peel s2 m/Creaform scanners are all > brands/models that you should consider for digititising a wide size range. > It will require getting some demos from distributors and talking to the > members of your lab who’ll do most of the digitising as to their preference > after this as this will drive how efficiently the kit is used. If you buy > something that is a bit cheaper/more expensive but everyone hates using, > then you won’t get good value from your purchase. > Some come with hard cases, some don’t, turntables are generally charged > extra (usually around €1000) and you should budget for software maintenance > as well. > For prices, you need to ask dealers in France, as there is local variation > and sometimes distributors are able to make offers in one country that they > cannot in another country. Costs will vary, depending on whether you buy an > adjustable scanner or 2 with fixed fields of view. > You definitely need to have high speed laptops (think the type that gamers > use) and preferably a desktop for in the lab too. > > In my lab I’ve just bought a Polyga S1 specifically for small objects > (down to ~2cm) and an Artec space spider for objects over 10cm. Both brands > offer good support and regular software updates-I went for this setup as > I’m familiar with both companies’ products and know the learning curve > won’t be too steep for my students/colleagues. > I hope that helps! > Tom O’Mahoney > > > On Fri, 18 Jun 2021 at 18:17, Marta Rufino <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I was wondering if there are updates on this subject. >> We are considering to acquire a 3D scanner to digitize shells/fish (1-30 >> cm size) and I was looking for a budget. >> >> By what I saw in recent articles, there is: >> - NextEngine >> - Artek spider >> - Konica-Minolta VIVID 910 laser scanner >> >> I would be interested in knowing the group's experience on this subject. >> >> Which ones you use/have? >> >> One of the things I understood is that generally besides the scanner per >> se, we need extra pieces (not included in the scanner price and software, >> which makes it hard to make a budget). >> >> >> Thank you very much in advance, >> Best wishes, >> M. >> >> >> Vera Moitinho <[email protected]> escreveu no dia sábado, >> 22/05/2021 à(s) 00:24: >> >>> Hi Allowen, >>> >>> It would be useful to know the approximate size of the smallest feature >>> you intent to measure. I guess that a very accurate scanner but with low >>> resolution (and precision) won't probably do :) >>> I presume you're looking for something portable, hand-held (?), and >>> low/medium budget (max.?). >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Vera Moitinho de Almeida >>> https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Vera-Moitinho >>> >>> On Fri, May 21, 2021 at 3:46 PM AllowenEvin < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Dear everyone, >>>> >>>> I hope this email find you well. >>>> >>>> We are exploring the possibility of bying a new 3D surfacic scanner and >>>> we are not sure which one is the best on the market today. >>>> >>>> We are looking for a scanner that is: >>>> >>>> - geometrically accurate (of course), >>>> >>>> - can work on objects of various sizes from ~3x3 cm to >30cm (bones, >>>> skulls) >>>> >>>> - provide texturized/colorized models (that helps for landmark >>>> positioning) >>>> >>>> - Ideally with both manual and automatic modes >>>> >>>> - that is fast to acquire the models (I saw some models that needs only >>>> ~3minutes for the full reconstruction) >>>> >>>> - with the best quality/price ratio >>>> >>>> Any advise is welcomed and if you can send me the model that you use, >>>> if >>>> you are happy with it or not, if it matchs our criteria, and an >>>> estimate >>>> of the cost I can compile and share the result of this small survey. >>>> >>>> Thanks a lot >>>> >>>> Have a nice week-end >>>> >>>> Allowen >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Allowen EVIN >>>> -- >>>> ERC-DEMETER https://demeter-erc.cnrs.fr/ >>>> >>>> Institut des Sciences de l'Evolution - Montpellier >>>> Equipe: Dynamique de la biodiversité, anthropo-écologie >>>> UMR 5554 - ISEM, CNRS, Université de Montpellier, IRD, EPHE >>>> 2 place Eugène Bataillon >>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2+place+Eug%C3%A8ne+Bataillon?entry=gmail&source=g>, >>>> CC065, bat. 21, 3eme étage >>>> 34095 Montpellier, Cedex 5, France >>>> Tel : +33 (0)4 67 14 41 60 >>>> -- >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "Morphmet" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/morphmet2/0ffe5367-ad93-f0c0-88fa-bb5089a1fbb1%40umontpellier.fr >>>> . >>>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Morphmet" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/morphmet2/CABS-%2BuVX4eoerHf_MFvnPOvc2XyfU67wU3JmLgJiE1j2gb9QzQ%40mail.gmail.com >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/morphmet2/CABS-%2BuVX4eoerHf_MFvnPOvc2XyfU67wU3JmLgJiE1j2gb9QzQ%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> >> >> -- >> Marta M. 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