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The Völund ornament
An ornament with many secrets During Unexpected, a copy of the Völund ornament will be handed out to all participants. The ornament was found in Uppåkra in 2011, just over four kilometers south of Mejeriet where the event is held. Now the information hidden in the copy can give us the story of the sparsely used original from the 10th century, which has four drops of blood on one wing. The ornament is adorned with an image of Völund, according to stories created 600-1000t AD son of a northern king. The story of Völund and his brothers is also included in the poetic Edda and the Didriks saga. At the same time, the hidden information show us the potential of DPP – which allows verified information to accompany an item throughout its lifetime. Völund Ornament – From Scan to Replica The Völund Ornament has been digitally preserved and replicated through a collaborative process merging archaeology, digital craftsmanship, and advanced manufacturing.
Product Data
Product code
Uppakra-0001
GTIN number
-
Method of manufacturing
Place of manufacturing
Lund
Country of manufacturing
Sweden
Manufacturing info URL
https://www.uppakra.se/
Category
Name
Ornament & fittings
Country
Sweden
City
Uppåkra
[email protected]
Phone
-
Website
https://www.uppakra.se/
Spare Parts
Spare Part Information
The Völund Ornament was digitally preserved and replicated through a collaborative process. It was 3D scanned by Carolina Ask on behalf of LUHM and UAC using a NextEngine scanner at Lund University’s Humanities Lab. The scan was processed into a solid 3D CAD model by Stefan Larsson in Fusion 360. Stefan also prepared the model for 3D printing and integrated whatt.io’s NFC tag technology, enabling each replica to carry a Digital Product Passport (DPP). Production of 200 replicas was carried out at Lostboyslab in Sweden using Prusa MK3 printers. The process was managed by Production Engineer Emil Nielsen, with each replica printed in sustainable material and embedded with NFC for traceability. This project demonstrates how digital tools can preserve cultural heritage in a scalable and interactive way.
Völund Ornament
The 3D model of the ornament. This is the 3D scanned file. The 3D printed original model have a slot for infusion of the NFC have during 3D printing and is a solid model. It is fairly large and not suited for download due to its size.
NFC tag rectangular 21x10 mm for whatt.io
NFC tag rectangular 21x10 mm for integration during FDM/FFF 3D printing, NTAG 213 with Protocol ISO14443, ISO 14443A Frequency 13.56Mhz, 13.56MHz, Memory 144 bytes
Material
Material Information
This is a 3D printed replica. No material tests have been performed on the original find but most commonly copper/bronze with gold gilding on both the front and back (it is unusual for the reverse side to be gilded).
Main Material
Buy MaterialMaterial name
PLA Premium Silk
Material brand
AddNorth
Material code
PLA
Color code
GOLD
Country of origin
Sweden
Material safety sheet
Secondary Material
Material name
Bronze
Material brand
Metals
Color code
N/A
Country of origin
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Support
Support Information
Uppåkra presented an impressive sight in the landscape. Longhouses, workshops, kilns, storage buildings, and cattle sheds were scattered across an area covering at least 44 hectares (equivalent to over 80 football fields!). People from near and far gathered here to exchange goods and ideas. The craftsmanship produced on site, as well as the traded goods, were often of very high quality. In Uppåkra’s soil, archaeologists have found long-distance imports such as coins, jewelry, and glass from various parts of the continent — even from places like Russia, Iraq, Uzbekistan, and Tunisia. Metal detection of the top plow layer, carried out in the late 1990s and early 2000s, has resulted in a staggering 28,000 artifacts made of silver, gold, copper, and bronze, making Uppåkra one of the richest archaeological sites in Scandinavia. Click below on the Google Maps link to see the coordinates for the location of the Völund find.
Recycling
Recycling Information
The CAS number for polylactic acid (PLA) is 26100-51-6. This number is a unique identifier for the chemical substance, used in databases and other scientific contexts. PLA is a biodegradable thermoplastic polymer derived from renewable resources like corn, sugar cane, or potatoes.
Bioderived
Yes
Biodegradable
Yes
Recyclable
No
Recycled
No
Biodegradable Comment
Fully biodegradable
Material origin type
Sweden
Material chemical name
Polylactic acid
Resin Code
Manufacturing
Manufacturer Information
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