As stewards of global cultural heritage, modern museums must balance long-term collection conservation with inclusive public access. Arius helps world-class institutions bridge this gap using our advanced, 10-micron data capture platform. By enhancing traditional observations with precise, forensic data, our solutions empower curators and conservators with unprecedented insights and opportunities.
Our noninvasive technology creates an unalterable "Digital Twin" of each artwork, establishing a permanent benchmark of truth that future-proofs national treasures. This rich data also dismantles physical barriers to education and research. From borderless online research portals to tactile exhibitions, we help museums democratize art and engage audiences like never before.
Digitizing delicate, site-specific masterpieces or large-scale frescoes historically carried immense logistical risks. Arius eliminates these challenges with our groundbreaking Moneta™ mobile scanning system. Developed in collaboration with ABB Robotics, Moneta utilizes a high-precision, automated robotic arm to safely navigate canvas and wall surfaces directly inside your gallery or vault.
In a single, noninvasive pass, our optics-based scanner records billions of data points, capturing surface geometry and full-spectrum color without ever contacting the artwork. Rigorous conservation testing proves that a full scan subjects an artwork to less than the equivalent of one hour of standard museum light exposure. This provides an entirely risk-free path to capturing immutable condition data and futureproofing priceless collections.
The true power of an Arius Art Digital Master File (ADMF™) lies in its versatile application beyond the archive. By translating submillimeter surface profiles into interactive digital platforms, we unlock borderless visualization. Global researchers and art enthusiasts can digitally explore artworks, zoom in and adjust lighting angles, revealing hidden details and brushwork invisible to the naked eye.
To bring this data back into the physical world, we’ve developed world-leading Canon-based printing technology to create museum-grade textured reproductions. These highly accurate, touchable editions allow institutions to pioneer inclusive, tactile programming for blind and low-vision visitors. They also establish sustainable, licensed revenue streams while original masterpieces rest safely in climate-controlled storage.
Moneta™ mobile scanning platform was deployed directly to the walls of the Museo Civico Sansepolcro to capture Piero della Francesca’s monumental fresco, The Resurrection. The project established an unalterable forensic baseline of the fresco's complex surface on-site, safeguarding this Italian Renaissance treasure for future generations of scholars.
Partnering with Tate Britain, Arius digitized 11 iconic national masterpieces, including works by J.M.W. Turner, to futureproof the archive and fuel digital restoration prototypes. This landmark collaboration provided Tate's conservation team with high-integrity condition data while simultaneously unlocking new, officially licensed retail channels.
Arius partnered with the National Gallery of Canada to pioneer new standards in digital conservation, structural mapping, and digital restoration. Our high-fidelity scanning platform also assisted with conservation by mapping out hidden degradation on Claude Monet's Jean-Pierre Hoschedé and Michel Monet on the Bank of the Epte, helping to create a definitive roadmap for its long-term preservation.
Discover how our forensic-grade ADMF™ scanning services provide invaluable data for museum conservation, accessibility, and innovative revenue generation.
Offer your patrons, donors, and museum members a tangible connection to your institution’s legacy. Through our exclusive collaboration framework, Arius transforms your digitized masterpieces into officially licensed, museum-grade textured reproductions that custodians can enjoy in their own spaces.
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