space. © Helen Hoff
Caution! Virtual Space is a kind of magic, and it can be very addictive! It is also a very helpful tool and a valuable job skill. Bones are fragile and it is safer to move them around in virtual space. Plus, it is much easier to share digital data. Individual bones can be replicated or mirrored at any scale and 3D printed to "fill in" missing bones for display. It also helps with identification of the specimen. The Tate has also CT-scanned bones inside rocks, which are then converted to 3D (using Invesalis software) to prioritize prep work and serve as a visual aid while prepping.
