ThinkSee3D is a specialist digital heritage studio bringing together artists, technicians and creative associates who provide digital heritage 3D content for museums, galleries, universities, researchers, artists, educators, and the creative industries. With over 14 years of experience in over 360 projects, with more than 1,200 objects scanned, we combine specialist knowledge, creative expertise, and cutting-edge technology to transform objects, collections, and environments into high-quality digital and physical resources.

Based in Eynsham, West Oxfordshire, just outside the historic university city of Oxford, UK, we work with leading cultural and academic institutions both nationally and internationally. Our clients include The British Museum, National Museum of Scotland, Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), Natural History Museum London, Science Museum London, Oxford and Cambridge University Museums, and many other institutions in the UK and internationally.

Our Services:

• PROFESSIONAL 3D SCANNING – Our specialist photogrammetry techniques, developed and refined over more than 14 years and across more than 1,200 objects, allow us to capture an extraordinary range of objects with exceptional accuracy and detail. From archaeological artefacts and natural history specimens to ancient and modern sculptures, ancient reptile skeletons, historic buildings, and entire landscapes, we have the expertise to capture objects and environments of almost any scale. Our work has established ThinkSee3D as the UK's leading heritage 3D scanning specialists, with our services recommended by three of the UK's largest museums.

• CT SCAN TO 3D MODEL PROCESSING – We specialise in transforming CT scan data into detailed 3D digital models, expertly reconstructing objects from individual X-ray cross-sections to create accurate digital representations ready for physical replication. Our experience spans a range of heritage material, including ancient marine reptile skeletons, Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets encased within their original clay envelopes, ancient Egyptian mechanical toys, and a Viking-Age hoard vessel still wrapped in its original ancient fabric.

• 3D PHYSICAL REPLICA PRODUCTION – We transform digital 3D data into highly realistic, high-quality, bespoke physical replicas using 3D printing, CNC machining, and traditional finishing techniques. Our products are suitable for both permanent and temporary exhibits, tactile interpretation, research, teaching, and object repatriation. Wherever possible, we prioritise museum-friendly and sustainable materials, moving beyond conventional plastics and instead using authentic materials such as silver, bronze, and stone where appropriate.

• DIGITAL 3D ASSET PRODUCTION – We create high-quality, full-colour, texture-mapped and optimised 3D digital models, suitable for a wide range of applications and platforms from either 3D scans or modelled from scratch. Digital models are valuable resources for collections documentation, research, education, digital exhibitions, and online engagement.

• LOST 3D ENVIRONMENTS AND ARCHITECTURE VISUALISATIONS – We bring lost places and historical environments back to life through immersive 3D reconstruction and visualisation. Combining archaeological and historical research with digital modelling, we recreate environments that can incorporate architecture, landscapes, scanned artefacts, prehistoric creatures, and even digital people. Reconstructions can be developed from historical photographs, archival material, published research, and other available evidence. Designed to be experienced at real-world scale, our environments are particularly suited to virtual reality (VR), research, and educational applications. Our previous work includes the reconstruction of three lost Italian locations for the REPLACE research project.

• 3D ANIMATION – We produce engaging 3D animations that communicate complex subjects, bring objects to life, and make specialist information accessible to wider audiences. These animations can be used for interactive experiences and educational films. Previous projects include a 23-minute educational animation for the charity IPCRG, illustrating the anatomy and function of the lungs, and a digital deconstruction of an Egyptian coffin for The University of Cambridge.

• 3D RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY – We offer specialist knowledge and consultancy in the application of 3D technologies across cultural heritage, palaeontology, archaeology, ecology, and scientific research. ThinkSee3D founder Steven Dey has contributed to more than 360 3D projects and is a regular contributor to academic publications, research papers and conferences exploring the use of digital 3D technologies.