<div dir="ltr"><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Dear colleagues,</font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Over the years, a considerable number of 3D images of our collection objects have been generated, primarily for research purposes, using techniques such as CT scans, photogrammetry, and electron microscopy. My department manages has many of these images—currently stored in Google Drive—which were created by our own staff or by researchers.</font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">We have several recurring challenges related to this data. These include questions about the impact of scanning techniques on object integrity, the lack of a suitable infrastructure for data storage and publication, and the conditions for open content (particularly in relation to the intended use). </font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">I am curious about your experiences and solutions and would prefer some knowledge exchange with colleagues who have expertise in this field, for example, through a discussion or a lecture. If you or someone in your network has experience with the technical or policy-related aspects of this topic and would like to talk with us, you are most welcome!</font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Best regards, </font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Max Caspers</font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Naturalis</font></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="font-size:10pt">Met vriendelijke groet,</span><br><br><span style="font-size:10pt">Max Caspers</span></div>
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