Review

CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION IN DIGITAL ERA: A REVIEW OF DIGITAL TWIN AND 3D PRINTING APPLICATIONS

Volume: 30 Number: 3 December 19, 2025
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CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION IN DIGITAL ERA: A REVIEW OF DIGITAL TWIN AND 3D PRINTING APPLICATIONS

Abstract

Digital Twin and 3D Printing technologies are advanced methods that integrate digital modeling, simulation, and automated fabrication and revolutionize various sectors. These technologies offer precise, efficient, and sustainable solutions, holding significant potential for enhancing preservation practices. Digital Twin technology enables the creation of detailed digital models, supporting real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and informed restoration planning. Meanwhile, 3D Printing allows the accurate reproduction of intricate architectural elements and artifacts, effectively bridging the gap between digital documentation and physical restoration. This review explores key research areas, including the replication of non-structural artifacts, structural rehabilitation, and material durability assessments. In total, 31 studies that included practical applications relevant to this study's scope were reviewed. Despite their numerous benefits, challenges such as high costs, specialized technical skills, and ethical considerations in heritage preservation remain. The study also anticipates future advancements, such as integrating smart materials, augmented reality, and robotics for autonomous restoration. This study provides insights into how Digital Twin and 3D Printing technologies can promote more effective, sustainable conservation practices in the digital age by evaluating current applications and challenges.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Building Technology, Building (Other), Civil Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Review

Early Pub Date

December 11, 2025

Publication Date

December 19, 2025

Submission Date

December 20, 2024

Acceptance Date

August 1, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 30 Number: 3

APA
Tarhan, İ. H., & Tarhan, Y. (2025). CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION IN DIGITAL ERA: A REVIEW OF DIGITAL TWIN AND 3D PRINTING APPLICATIONS. Uludağ Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Dergisi, 30(3), 1027-1046. https://doi.org/10.17482/uumfd.1604638
AMA
1.Tarhan İH, Tarhan Y. CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION IN DIGITAL ERA: A REVIEW OF DIGITAL TWIN AND 3D PRINTING APPLICATIONS. UUJFE. 2025;30(3):1027-1046. doi:10.17482/uumfd.1604638
Chicago
Tarhan, İsmail Hakkı, and Yeşim Tarhan. 2025. “CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION IN DIGITAL ERA: A REVIEW OF DIGITAL TWIN AND 3D PRINTING APPLICATIONS”. Uludağ Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Dergisi 30 (3): 1027-46. https://doi.org/10.17482/uumfd.1604638.
EndNote
Tarhan İH, Tarhan Y (December 1, 2025) CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION IN DIGITAL ERA: A REVIEW OF DIGITAL TWIN AND 3D PRINTING APPLICATIONS. Uludağ Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Dergisi 30 3 1027–1046.
IEEE
[1]İ. H. Tarhan and Y. Tarhan, “CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION IN DIGITAL ERA: A REVIEW OF DIGITAL TWIN AND 3D PRINTING APPLICATIONS”, UUJFE, vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 1027–1046, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.17482/uumfd.1604638.
ISNAD
Tarhan, İsmail Hakkı - Tarhan, Yeşim. “CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION IN DIGITAL ERA: A REVIEW OF DIGITAL TWIN AND 3D PRINTING APPLICATIONS”. Uludağ Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Dergisi 30/3 (December 1, 2025): 1027-1046. https://doi.org/10.17482/uumfd.1604638.
JAMA
1.Tarhan İH, Tarhan Y. CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION IN DIGITAL ERA: A REVIEW OF DIGITAL TWIN AND 3D PRINTING APPLICATIONS. UUJFE. 2025;30:1027–1046.
MLA
Tarhan, İsmail Hakkı, and Yeşim Tarhan. “CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION IN DIGITAL ERA: A REVIEW OF DIGITAL TWIN AND 3D PRINTING APPLICATIONS”. Uludağ Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 30, no. 3, Dec. 2025, pp. 1027-46, doi:10.17482/uumfd.1604638.
Vancouver
1.İsmail Hakkı Tarhan, Yeşim Tarhan. CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION IN DIGITAL ERA: A REVIEW OF DIGITAL TWIN AND 3D PRINTING APPLICATIONS. UUJFE. 2025 Dec. 1;30(3):1027-46. doi:10.17482/uumfd.1604638

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