3D Biological Anthropology Services operates within the University of Pretoria Forensic Anthropology Research Centre (FARC). We are committed to providing quality training and research services as the field of biological and forensic anthropology expands into the digitial age.
We would like to acknowledge Erasmus+ for the roles the capcity building in higher education funding programme had on the conceptualisation of 3D Biological Anthropology Services. Through two separate Erasmus+ CBHE grants we were able to aquire various 3D printers, 3D surface scanners, software licences, and high-processing desktops for digitial data collection.
Bakeng se Afrika (2019 – 2023)
The Bakeng se Afrika project developed the first digital skeletal repository in Southern Africa.
Collaborators: South Africa (University of Pretoria, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Stellenbosch Universiity, South African Nuclear Energy Corporation); Belgium (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven); Portugal (Universidade de Coimbra); and France (Université de Bordeaux, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)
The Bakeng se Afrika Digital Skeletal Repository contains high resolution micro-XCT scans of over 3 500 skeletal elements. These scans are available for use by national and international researchers. Additionally, a research consultant can be hired through Digital Anthropology Services to perform data preparation, data cleaning, and 3D data collection on the repository database suited to your research protocol needs.
Contact us for more information on the Bakeng se Afrika Digital Skeletal Repository.
Dirisana+ (2021 – 2024)
The Dirisana+ project aims to improve health sciences education in southern Africa through the development of teaching and learning resources and revised curricula.
Collaborators: South Africa (University of Pretoria, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, University of the Witwatersrand); Namibia (University of Namibia, Welwitchia Health Sciences Training Centre); Finland (University of Turku); the Netherlands (Maastricht University); Ireland (University College Dublin)
At the Univeristy of Pretoria, special focus was placed on developing 3D printed anatomical teaching models. Contact us for more information on how you can incorporate 3D printing into your classroom.
