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Deutsches Bergbau-Museum's Digital Transformation in Documenting Mining History

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Technology Category	Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries	Cement Mining
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development
Challenge	The Deutsches Bergbau-Museum, the world's largest mining museum, has been dedicated to the collection, preservation, investigation, exhibition, and teaching of the material heritage of the mining industry since 1930. A significant project for the museum began in the 1980s on the Island of Thasos, where the oldest underground mine in Europe, dating back to 20,000 BC, was discovered. However, the museum faced challenges in documenting its research due to the fragile nature of ancient mine sites and the need for unobtrusive technologies to create the models and drawings required for restoration. The process involved collecting two-dimensional and three-dimensional spatial data specifically designed for underground projects, using 2D-line-scanners and a photo camera to take thousands of images. The multiple data outputs gathered required an open technology platform to build digital replicas that could be trusted and used as the foundation of actual research activities. Read More
About Customer	The Deutsches Bergbau-Museum, also known as the Leibniz Research Museum for Georesources, is the world's largest mining museum. Founded in 1930 and based in Bochum, the museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, investigating, exhibiting, and teaching the material heritage of the mining industry. The museum not only hosts permanent exhibits but also conducts its own research, data and artefact collection, and teaching by investing in the latest scientific innovations. A landmark project for the museum began in the 1980s when the oldest underground mine in Europe, dating back to 20,000 BC, was discovered on the Island of Thasos. Read More
Solution	To overcome these challenges, the museum started using BricsCAD, a global design software provider, in 2021. This software supports the museum's continuous efforts to build better virtual models at Thasos and other mines worldwide. Gero Steffens at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum stated that CAD software had been a crucial part of their documentation work for over 20 years, but finding the right partner had become increasingly difficult due to restrictive fee arrangements and proprietary platforms offered by industry incumbents. The museum chose BricsCAD for its ease of use, good reputation as a DWG-based alternative, and the fact that it allowed the museum to continue using all existing documentation created with the legacy system without any restrictions. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms

Applicable Industries

Cement

Mining

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Challenge

The Deutsches Bergbau-Museum, the world's largest mining museum, has been dedicated to the collection, preservation, investigation, exhibition, and teaching of the material heritage of the mining industry since 1930. A significant project for the museum began in the 1980s on the Island of Thasos, where the oldest underground mine in Europe, dating back to 20,000 BC, was discovered. However, the museum faced challenges in documenting its research due to the fragile nature of ancient mine sites and the need for unobtrusive technologies to create the models and drawings required for restoration. The process involved collecting two-dimensional and three-dimensional spatial data specifically designed for underground projects, using 2D-line-scanners and a photo camera to take thousands of images. The multiple data outputs gathered required an open technology platform to build digital replicas that could be trusted and used as the foundation of actual research activities.

About Customer

The Deutsches Bergbau-Museum, also known as the Leibniz Research Museum for Georesources, is the world's largest mining museum. Founded in 1930 and based in Bochum, the museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, investigating, exhibiting, and teaching the material heritage of the mining industry. The museum not only hosts permanent exhibits but also conducts its own research, data and artefact collection, and teaching by investing in the latest scientific innovations. A landmark project for the museum began in the 1980s when the oldest underground mine in Europe, dating back to 20,000 BC, was discovered on the Island of Thasos.

Solution

To overcome these challenges, the museum started using BricsCAD, a global design software provider, in 2021. This software supports the museum's continuous efforts to build better virtual models at Thasos and other mines worldwide. Gero Steffens at the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum stated that CAD software had been a crucial part of their documentation work for over 20 years, but finding the right partner had become increasingly difficult due to restrictive fee arrangements and proprietary platforms offered by industry incumbents. The museum chose BricsCAD for its ease of use, good reputation as a DWG-based alternative, and the fact that it allowed the museum to continue using all existing documentation created with the legacy system without any restrictions.

Impact #1	The implementation of BricsCAD has enabled the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum to continue its documentation work without any restrictions. The software's ease of use and good reputation as a DWG-based alternative have allowed the museum to build better virtual models of ancient mines, contributing to the preservation of the world's industrial past. The museum can now create digital replicas of ancient mines that can be trusted and used as the foundation of actual research activities. This digital transformation has allowed the museum to keep up with other industries and continue its efforts to dig deeper and unearth more seamlessly.

Impact #1

The implementation of BricsCAD has enabled the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum to continue its documentation work without any restrictions. The software's ease of use and good reputation as a DWG-based alternative have allowed the museum to build better virtual models of ancient mines, contributing to the preservation of the world's industrial past. The museum can now create digital replicas of ancient mines that can be trusted and used as the foundation of actual research activities. This digital transformation has allowed the museum to keep up with other industries and continue its efforts to dig deeper and unearth more seamlessly.

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Deutsches Bergbau-Museum's Digital Transformation in Documenting Mining History

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