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Digital Archiving and 3D Object Digitisation
Capture objects, artefacts and tooling as accurate, colour-true 3D data, protected forever and ready for replicas, research and online collections.
4.9/5 · 210+ reviews
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- UK-wide delivery
Quick answer: what is digital archiving?
Digital archiving uses non-contact 3D scanning to record an object’s exact shape and colour as a permanent 3D file for preservation, replication and sharing.
Why Choose Our Digital Archiving
Irreplaceable objects with no digital record? Preserve objects as accurate, reusable 3D data.
Permanent record
Archive-grade files with full metadata.
Non-contact capture
Safe for fragile and irreplaceable objects.
Replica ready
Print accurate replicas at any scale.
Share online
Optimised models for web and VR.
How Our Digital Archiving Process Works
Upload or send your idea
Share an STL, STEP, sketch or the physical part.
Get a quote
Instant online price or a written quote within 24 hours.
We print & finish
Printed in-house, finished and quality checked.
Fast delivery
Tracked UK-wide delivery in as little as 24–48h.
Technologies and Materials for Digital Archiving
We recommend the right process and material on every quote, based on strength, finish, tolerance and budget.
- Structured light
- Photogrammetry
- Colour texture
- OBJ / PLY
- Web 3D viewers
Digital Archiving Projects and Results
14 prototype iterations for a handheld diagnostic device
Cut the client’s development cycle from 5 months to 7 weeks.
Digitising a 19th-century statue for a touring exhibition
Sub-millimetre archive model and a full-size replica, with zero contact with the original.
250 replacement impeller covers for a boatyard
Delivered in ASA with UV resistance at 40% of the quoted tooling cost.
Trusted by Teams Across the UK
4.9
210+ Google reviews
“Fast, honest feedback on our designs and prototypes that genuinely looked like production units.”
Dr. Priya Nair · R&D Manager
“Careful, professional scanning on-site. The archive data is now part of our digital collection.”
Helen Carter · Collections Manager
“Replacement parts for boats nobody makes spares for anymore. Quick quotes, quicker delivery.”
Tom Reeves · Yard Owner
Digital Archiving FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we hear most. Can’t find yours? Our engineers reply within one working day.
Is 3D scanning safe for fragile objects?
Yes. Our scanning is entirely non-contact and uses low-heat light sources.
We follow conservator guidance on handling and can scan on-site so objects never leave your care.
What file formats do you deliver for archives?
We deliver OBJ, PLY and STL with colour textures, plus lightweight web-ready versions.
Files include capture metadata so they meet museum and archive documentation standards.
How much does digital archiving cost?
Small digital archiving jobs start from around £50, and most projects are quoted as a fixed price within 24 hours.
Cost depends on size, complexity, materials, accuracy and quantity. Send a file, photos or a brief for a free, no-obligation quote.
How long does digital archiving take?
Most digital archiving projects are completed in 2–7 working days, with express options available.
We confirm your delivery date on the written quote and keep you updated at every stage.
Do you offer digital archiving across the UK?
Yes. We work with customers nationwide and offer tracked UK delivery or on-site visits.
Files can be uploaded online, parts posted to us, and finished work shipped anywhere in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Get a Free Digital Archiving Quote
Tell us what you need: a file, a sketch or a broken part. You’ll get a clear written quote with price and delivery date, usually the same day.
What happens next
Share your brief
Upload a file, photos or a sketch and tell us what it needs to do.
We review and ask questions
An engineer checks material, tolerances and finish with you.
Get a written quote
Fixed price and confirmed delivery date, no surprises.
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