Artec 3D digitizes Luxembourg’s cultural landmarks for the Luxembourg Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka
A 3D model of the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg.
Luxembourg, May 22, 2025 – Artec 3D, a pioneering developer and manufacturer of professional 3D scanners and software based in Luxembourg, is proudly showcasing the nation’s rich cultural heritage to the world at Expo 2025 Osaka.
Using its industry-leading 3D scanning and photogrammetry solutions, Artec 3D has created high-resolution digital twins of iconic sights from across Luxembourg. At World Expo, these ultra-realistic models are allowing thousands of Expo visitors to experience the country’s historic landmarks in stunning detail at the Luxembourg Pavilion and beyond.
The Gëlle Fra monument in 3D.
A wide array of Luxembourgish heritage sites was digitized for the Luxembourg Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, ranging from architectural gems and natural landscapes to an intricate statue perched above the cityscape. Capturing such cultural gems in brilliant detail demonstrates the technological capabilities and adaptability of Artec 3D’s comprehensive line-up of 3D scanners and advanced AI photogrammetry.
Scanned treasures include Gëlle Fra (Golden Lady), a gleaming statue and national symbol of freedom and remembrance, and Huelen Zant (Hollow Tooth), a weathered fragment of military architecture speaking to Luxembourg’s strategic past. Expo visitors can also see the majestic Castle of Vianden, a medieval fortress from the Éislek region, and some of the many vine rows at the Moselle Vineyards, one of the country’s most picturesque wine regions.
Artec Ray II scanning the remains of the Huelen Zant fortress.
Other digitized historic sites include the Grand Ducal Palace: the Grand Duke of Luxembourg’s official residence, which has been rendered with precision, showcasing its regal presence and historic significance. Adding a national folkloric touch to the Luxembourg Pavilion, the statue of Melusina – a legendary mermaid associated with the founding of Luxembourg in 963 AD – has also been turned into a 3D model, in collaboration with local artist Serge Ecker.
To digitize these heritage sites, Artec 3D’s team utilized the full spectrum of its innovative technologies. AI Photogrammetry reconstructed impressive digital twins from drone imagery, Artec Ray II scanned expansive building exteriors with LiDAR, the wireless Artec Leo captured detailed 360-degree views of even the most challenging-to-access areas, and Artec Spider II picked up features with an unparalleled level of detail. This comprehensive approach delivered a set of high-fidelity digital representations that continue to immerse visitors at Expo 2025 Osaka.
Digitized with Artec 3D technology, Luxembourgish landmarks can be explored in depth and minute detail.
“It’s an honor for us to bring heritage exploration and innovation together for audiences at and beyond World Expo 2025 with our full range of 3D scanning and photogrammetry solutions,” said Art Yukhin, President and CEO of Artec 3D. “Each of these objects, from the Grand Ducal Palace to the Golden Lady statue, presents unique challenges and stories. By capturing them in high fidelity, we are not only preserving Luxembourg’s rich past but also offering a new, interactive way for the world to engage with it.”
This digitization initiative for the Luxembourg Pavilion at World Expo in Osaka underscores not only the diversity of Luxembourg’s cultural heritage but also the remarkable flexibility and precision of Artec 3D scanning and AI Photogrammetry in capturing both the monumental and the minute. The resulting 3D models are integrated into the pavilion’s AR experience, offering a global audience the chance to explore and appreciate Luxembourg’s heritage through exciting and immersive visualization.
For more information about the Luxembourg Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, please visit https://expopavilion.lu.
