Advanced imaging
The Imaging team offers a suite of Advanced Imaging techniques to support innovative and multidisciplinary research with our Special Collections.
Advanced Imaging supports researchers to interrogate the physical attributes of our collections, using non-invasive techniques. Innovation thrives on new questions, so share your research questions with us, if we aren’t able to develop something in house, we can signpost you to colleagues within the University who can.
Multispectral imaging (MSI) - Phase One Rainbow, 100mp iXG system
The Rylands Heritage Imaging Lab has pioneered the use of multispectral imaging for cultural heritage for the past 15 years. Now utilising the state of the art Phase One Rainbow system, analysis can be used for a variety of different applications including;
- revealing undertext in palimpsests
- recovering faded, erased, fire and water texts
- revealing underdrawings and paintings
- ink and pigment analysis
Capture - £500 per day (minimum £250 half day per session)
Processing - £350 per day
Photometric Stereo Imaging (PSS) - Factum Foundation Selene system
The Lab has most recently installed the Selene Photometric Stereo System developed by Factum Foundation. One of only 3 in the country, the system was developed for highly accurate measurable results revealing minute surface textures and detail of cultural heritage material.
Capture - £500 per day (minimum £250 half day per session)
Processing - £350 per day
3D structured light scanning / Photogrammetry – Artec Spider II, Artec Leo
Using the latest Artec 3D professional scanning equipment and photogrammetry, the lab captures ultra-high resolution 3d models of objects in the collections. Models are hosted via the Rylands Sketchfab, models can be faithfully 3D printed and used interactively in extended reality technology.
Capture - £500 per day (minimum £250 half day per session)
Processing - £350 per day
To request advanced imaging, or for more information, please complete our Imaging Services Enquiry Form