Arius Technology, a global leader in ultra-high-resolution 3D scanning and digitization of fine art, has announced the launch of its next major innovation, the Arius Mobile Scanner Identik400M, code-named Moneta. Developed in collaboration with ABB Robotics, the system is mounted on an ABB GoFa collaborative robot arm, enabling high-resolution scanning outside traditional studio and museum environments. The platform scans eight times faster than its predecessor and can capture surface geometry and true color with accuracy down to 10 microns, generating Arius Digital Master Files (ADMF) that support preservation, research, and digital asset management.
According to Arius Technology, Moneta allows institutions and investors to safely digitize artworks, monuments, and cultural sites directly on location, including frescoes in chapels, historic interiors, and large-scale architectural surfaces. The mobile system leverages ABB's GoFa robot's precision, repeatability, and compact design, making it possible to operate in spaces previously inaccessible to high-resolution scanning without disturbing fragile environments. Paul Lindahl, CEO of Arius Technology, stated that Moneta represents a major leap in protecting and sharing cultural heritage, bringing world-class digitization capabilities directly to the artwork regardless of its location.
Andrea Cassoni, Global Head of Collaborative Robots at ABB Robotics, emphasized the collaboration's role in blending innovation with cultural stewardship, combining ABB's robotic expertise with Arius's imaging technology to transform field-based conservation. The Moneta system generates data-rich files suitable for conservation analysis, virtual research, museum-grade reproductions, and secure digital storage, including blockchain-based asset management. This launch builds on Arius's expanding collaborations with museums and cultural institutions worldwide, providing tools that securely bridge art history, technology, and public engagement.
Arius Technology, headquartered in Vancouver with offices in London and New York, originally developed its technology to forensically scan the Mona Lisa. The company's ADMF standard is used by leading museums and collectors to safeguard artworks through digital archives and high-fidelity prints. For more information, visit https://www.ariustechnology.com. ABB Robotics, one of the world's leading robotics companies, offers a comprehensive portfolio of robots and autonomous mobile robots. More details are available at https://go.abb/robotics.
