Towards Sustainable Digitization

Abstract Complexity and data quality of a project are strongly linked together. The higher the need for better is, more complex projects become. In digitization, various complexity factors have an impact on quality, such as object properties or environmental factors. However, it also largely depends employed technology. Digitization instruments designed specific purposes applications defined specifications limitations. Some devices perform with one material another, can capture invisible detail geometry at large distance. aim holistic documentation often implies to take into account significant amount additional different nature. Equipping multiple sensors, allows capturing information same time, which means massive increase - intensifying challenge. Thus, is mandatory be aware strengths limitations decide technology, combination thereof, fits best each case. Smart technological ideas sensor design mitigate complexity. At example terrestrial 3D laserscanners by Zoller + Fröhlich, this article provides insight manufacturer’s strategies about ensuring maximum survey proposing efficient solutions reduction in projects. answers range from sensorial adaptions sophisticated workflow approaches incremental use intelligent algorithms outlook necessary focus future. illustrated examples emblematic cases outstanding tangible Heritage digitization Europe.