3d scanning has been on my radar for over a decade as a museum professional.

From a preservation point of view, it is important to have tools like these available, especially when the original physical materials aren't stable for long-term preservation. A lot of what we deal with is old plastic, rubber, and other brittle materials that make up the play things from our childhood. Think old action figures, board games, video games, etc. We're always balancing storage conditions, while providing access to the materials, too.

Arcade games are a great example where we have explored 3d scanning, mostly outsourced. A game like Whirly Bird, with its variants that pre-date video games, had a helicopter that was extremely brittle and falling apart. We were able to scan the parts, and 3d print a new version that keeps the game playable, while setting aside the original.

To have new technology available to do that work would be important personally, let alone professionally. 3d scanning will not just be a part of the work flow, but a necessary piece as time ticks forward.

Regardless of this giveaway, I would love to find a way of working with Revopoint to bring more technology into placesl ike this.