Catalogue of Services
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UAV Photogrammetry and aerial multispectral models
Systematic long-term measurements for evaluating time degradation (QGIS, BIM/HBIM); High-resolution 3d models; Mapping of archaeological sites; Interactive online/offline 3D models, artistic 2D/3D renders, online/offline virtual tours, 3D prints.
Platforms:
Molab
Tools:
UAV equipped with high resolution imaging sensors: LIDAR, thermal, multispectral
Techniques:
Uav photogrammetry and aerial multispectral models Uav-lidar
Organization
National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics
Romania
NMR profilometry
Studying the stratigraphy in paintings and composite objects by applying a micrometrical resolution to measure thickness layers and to evaluate detachments and micro-fractures. NMR profilometry is applied to perform in situ analysis on mural paintings, easel paintings, wood and cellulose based manufacts, polymers, and lapideous materials.
Platforms:
Molab
Tools:
Portable NMR profiler
Techniques:
Nuclear magnetic resonance (nmr) relaxometry
Organization
National Research Council, Institute of Heritage Science - HerMatScienceLab
Italy
Portable X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
The portable X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) technique is widely used in cultural heritage for non-destructive elemental analysis. It enables the examination of multiple points without damaging objects, distinguishes between different pigments on polychrome surfaces, and is useful for studying ancient metals and identifying various alloys.
Platforms:
Molab
Tools:
Portable X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy
Techniques:
X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (xrf)
Organization
National Research Council, Institute of Heritage Science - HerMatScienceLab
Italy
VIS-NIR Reflectance Spectroscopy
VIS-NIR Reflectance Spectroscopy is a non-invasive technique that provides short analysis times. It offers valuable insights for identifying organic and inorganic pigments and for analyzing changes in paintings.
Platforms:
Molab
Tools:
VIS-NIR Reflectance Spectroscopy
Techniques:
Uv-vis-nir reflectance spectroscopy
Organization
National Research Council, Institute of Heritage Science - HerMatScienceLab
Italy
Access to The Cultural Heritage Archive in Romania
The Cultural Heritage Archive is the main public archive in Romania dedicated to cultural heritage. It belongs to the Romanian State and it is hosted, managed and made public for researchers and the general public by the National Institute of Heritage.
Platforms:
Archlab
Techniques:
Archival research technique Archive access service
Organization
Institutul Naţional al Patrimoniului
Romania
Macro X-ray fluorescence mapping (MAXRF)
Macro-XRF is a non-destructive technique that analyzes inorganic elements in large dimension artworks. It scans surfaces to create 2D chemical maps, revealing hidden layers, pigments, and artistic techniques.
Platforms:
Molab
Tools:
Macro X-ray fluorescence scanner
Techniques:
Macro x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy scanning (macro-xrf)
Organization
National Research Council, Institute of Heritage Science - XRAYLab
Italy
1D/3D XRF Confocal mapping (CXRF)
Confocal XRF is a non-invasive analytical technique used to characterize samples with complex stratigraphy. The technique offers high chemical sensitivity and micrometric spatial resolution, enabling the detection of inorganic elements from the surface to the interior of the object, up to several hundred microns deep. It is particularly useful for analyzing paintings, ancient polychromies, inks, and plated metals, and has applications in archaeology, art, conservation, and restoration.
Platforms:
Molab
Tools:
Mobile 1D/3D Confocal XRF scanner
Techniques:
Xrf confocal mapping
Organization
National Research Council, Institute of Heritage Science - XRAYLab
Italy
Micro-X-ray fluorescence (µ-XRF) mapping/point analysis
The Bruker ARTAX 800 µ-XRF spectrometer can provide detailed insights into the chemical composition of materials in artworks and artifacts. This portable, non-invasive instrument provides high-resolution elemental analysis and precise mapping of inorganic chemical elements on small areas, enabling the study of pigments, hidden layers, and conservation materials with pinpoint accuracy. Ideal for heritage science, archaeology, and art conservation, the ARTAX combines good technology and high versatility for in situ analysis.
Platforms:
Molab
Tools:
Mobile micro-X-ray fluorescence (µ-XRF) spectrometer
Techniques:
Micro x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (μxrf)
Organization
National Research Council, Institute of Heritage Science - XRAYLab
Italy
Micro X-ray fluorescence mapping (μXRF)
The Micro X-ray fluorescence (µXRF) imaging technique is used to study small sample areas with high lateral resolution. µXRF mapping is particularly valuable for obtaining the elemental distribution maps of fine details in paintings, archaeological artifacts, tuttavia can also be applied to macroscopic contexts. It provides important insights into raw materials, manufacturing techniques, provenance, artistic processes, restorations, while also detecting signs of degradation.
Platforms:
Molab
Tools:
Micro-XRF scanner
Techniques:
Micro x-ray fluorescence mapping (μxrf)
Organization
National Research Council, Institute of Heritage Science - XRAYLab
Italy
XRD-XRF point analysis
The XRD-XRF Portable Spectrometer by XGLAB Bruker Nano Analytics Division combines X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) technologies into a compact, portable system designed for fast, non-destructive, and non-invasive point analysis. Equipped with advanced detectors and intuitive software, the spectrometer delivers detailed elemental and structural insights directly on-site. Its versatile design allows operation on a table or tripod, ensuring easy positioning for different applications in archaeometry, conservation, and materials science, excelling in analysing manuscripts, ceramics, metals, paintings, marbles, and more.
Platforms:
Molab
Tools:
XRD-XRF portable spectrometer
Techniques:
X-ray diffraction (xrd) X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (xrf)
Organization
National Research Council, Institute of Heritage Science - XRAYLab
Italy