3D Scanning Studio

1. Book an appointment with us through this link.
2. Be prepared to leave your object in our care. If you cannot leave your object with us, please email 3DStudio@vt.edu to determine a more specific scanning appointment.
3. If you have questions about whether we can scan your object, email us at 3DStudio@vt.edu. We recommend only trying to scan objects that are:
   • Not very shiny
   • Are fairly rigid or immobile
   • Are human sized or smaller

3D Scanning Policies

• No explicit, obscene, or gratuitous objects
• No trademarked or copyrighted materials
• If you think your object potentially falls into one of these categories but warrants an exception, please book a consultation here.

Studio Policies

Patrons and users are responsible for the following:

• Upon arrival, inform the student worker that you have a scheduled booking.
• Arrive within 30 minutes of your booking time or the reservation is forfeited, and the room becomes available for others on a first-come, first-served basis for the remainder of the reservation period
• Leave the room in good condition for the next patrons, including resetting the room and placing trash in trash bins.
• Report any problems or issues with the space or equipment a Studio staff member immediately.
• Don’t leave your personal property unattended, including library materials that have been checked out. The Library is not liable for loss/damage to personal property.
• The Studio is open to all patrons of the University Libraries. However, we ask that non-student minors use the studio only while accompanied by a parent or guardian. While we do our best to create safe spaces for patrons, studio staff cannot act as a responsible party for an unaccompanied minor. If you violate this policy, you will be asked to leave.

Personal Data and Information

• Studios equipment is preloaded with available applications, and temporary storage space is available during your booking. Long-term storage is not guaranteed. We are not responsible for, nor can we recover, lost data.

General Policies

• Equipment owned by the University Libraries should not be removed from the Studio without prior approval from management.
• Studios are not intended to provide privacy. Library staff may enter the rooms as needed for security, maintenance, or other reasons.
• To cancel a reservation, login to bookings.lib.vt.edu.
• Library Management reserves the right to resolve schedule problems by adjusting reservations or schedules.
• Patrons must follow all directives from library staff, including orders to leave the building in the situation in which the library needs to close early.

Repeated violations of these policies could result in administrative action, including – but not limited to – deletion of reservations or removal of an individual’s ability to make Studios reservations.

Please note, Studios’ management does not guarantee the availability of all advertised hardware or software. Some advanced equipment may require consultation with the Studio manager before it will be made available.

Scanners

• Artec Spyder
• Artec Eva
• Artec Micro

Software and Other Equipment

• Artec Studio 15, an industry acclaimed software for professional 3D scanning and data processing
• Meshroom, a free, open-source 3D Reconstruction Software based on the AliceVision framework
• AliceVision, a tool for 3D Reconstruction, photomodeling, and camera tracking
• Turntable for scanning objects