Imagine giving a piece of art a secret, invisible fingerprint using special chemicals and a tiny electronic tag. This fingerprint is then recorded in a digital ledger that nobody can erase or change. It allows anyone to prove a painting is original and track where it has been without damaging the artwork.
High-value art is frequently stolen or forged, and once the provenance paperwork is lost, the object's value and identity vanish. Small museums lack the budget and technical skills to implement the advanced tracking tools used by major institutions.
A digital tool combining chemical markers, miniaturized devices, deep-scan techniques, and a blockchain platform for artwork verification and tracking.
If you are a transport firm dealing with the risk of theft or loss of provenance during transit — this project developed a combination of chemical markers and blockchain that ensures the object's identity is verified at every stop. This prevents the dissociation of the object from its history.
If you are an auction house dealing with the risk of selling forged artworks or pieces with fake paperwork — this project developed a digital tool for authenticity verification. It allows you to easily confirm the provenance of a piece using deep-scan techniques.
If you are a small museum dealing with a lack of technical expertise to protect your collection — this project developed a cost-effective, non-invasive tracking system. It bridges the gap between complex tech like AI and museum staff needs.
Based on available project data, the project aims to create a 'cost-effective' solution, but specific pricing or unit costs are not provided.
The project involves 10 partners across 7 countries and focuses on 'technological democratization' to ensure smaller regional organizations can use the tools, suggesting a scalable design.
Based on available project data, the IP and licensing terms are not specified in the provided summary.
The project is designed to support efforts by international organizations like UNESCO, UNODC, INTERPOL, and the WCO to combat illicit trafficking.
The solution converges into a digital tool that allows curators, dealers, and enforcement agents to verify authenticity and track movement.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercial application, with a 50% industry ratio (5 companies) and 3 SMEs. With 10 partners across 7 countries, the project has a strong transnational footprint, combining academic research (2 universities, 1 research center) with practical industrial implementation led by AVVALE S.P.A.
Contact AVVALE S.P.A. in Italy for commercial inquiries regarding the digital tool.
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