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title: "Photomacrography system for digitising palaeontological micro-objects"
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# Photomacrography system for digitising palaeontological micro-objects

Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung seeks a high-precision automated 3D photomacrography system for morphometric research on palaeontological micro-objects. It will digitise millimetre and sub-millimetre collection objects, including fossil seeds and small-mammal teeth and bones, producing colour-accurate textured 360-degree 3D models for computer-aided morphometry, scientific documentation and digital archiving. The notice describes one national supply lot for use in Weimar, with delivery planned from 1 November to 31 December 2026. Long-term setup and operating support and timely spare-parts availability are required. Offers are electronic and must be submitted by 25 October at 23:59 as printed; the notice gives no timezone.

- Status: closed
- Country: DE
- Buyer: Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
- Submission deadline: 2026-10-25 (date)
- Original notice: https://www.service.bund.de/IMPORTE/Ausschreibungen/hessen/2026/09/006273000135.html
- Source checked: 2026-10-13T21:51:43.284193Z

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