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1. RE: 3D printers Bambu Lab H2D Systems
2. New post: Applications open for MA in Cultural Heritage Management at the
University of Malta
3. Newly acquired conservation titles available in the Getty Library's
Conservation Collection
4. Free, virtual series: "Building safety programs for community and museum
collections"
5. Art in Transit 2.0 Symposium in Oslo, 13 September 2026
6. RE: Ergonomic chairs for lab
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1.From: Emilio Cano
Posted: Friday May 8, 2026 6:23 AM
Subject: RE: 3D printers Bambu Lab H2D Systems
Message:
Hi,
I have experience with a couple of Bambu Lab printers, and it is good.
They are reliable and fast machines, easy to use and with huge community
of users.
In my opinion, the main problems for use of 3D printed parts in
conservation/museum uses is not the printer but the durability and
pollutant emissions from the filaments. Several works have recently
studied this application of 3D printing materials in conservation. Just
to mention one I know well -I am coauthor- M. Higueras et al, " The Oddy
test applied to the study of fused deposition modelling additive
manufacturing materials", J. Cult. Herit. 2025
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2025.10.007
<https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2025.10.007>
In that paper we show that the performance of the different filaments
with the same polymer base and 3d printing parameters could be very
different, depending on fillers and other additives. Some of them release
highly corrosive pollutants, and others undergo themselves a severe
degradation upon artificial ageing.
Regards,
--
Firma_correo
Emilio Cano
Heritage Scienctist
CENIM-CSIC
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Original Message:
Sent: 5/6/2026 6:13:00 PM
From: Ewout Koek
Subject: 3D printers Bambu Lab H2D Systems
Dear all,
We are looking into the possibilities of potentially using Bambu Lab H2D
Systems 3D printers within conservation and mountmaking. I was wondering if
anyone has experience using these printers and if there are any comments or
considerations. Any information will be much appreciated. Feel free to write to
me directly or to post it here.
Thanks and best wishes,
Ewout
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Ewout Koek
Associate Conservator of Antiquities
J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles
United States
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2.From: JoAnn Cassar
Posted: Friday May 8, 2026 6:23 AM
Subject: New post: Applications open for MA in Cultural Heritage Management at
the University of Malta
Message: MA in Cultural Heritage Management at the University of Malta:
applications are open for the October 2026 intakeDo you work in the cultural
heritage sector, and wish to consolidate your skills and qualifications ? Are
you completing a first degree, and wish to enter the cultural heritage field ?
If so, the MA in Cultural Heritage Management at the University of Malta could
be your next step. Participants in the the three-semester programme will become
familiar with key principles and current debates in the field, and with the
practical skills to become effective mediators in the engagement of different
communities with cultural heritage. During the work placement, you will have
the opportunity to work alongside practicing professionals in a heritage
institution.
Past graduates from the programme nowadays hold key positions across the
cultural heritage sector, in a range of roles from museum education to policy
regulation and curatorship.
For more information, visit MA in Cultural Heritage Management
<https://www.um.edu.mt/courses/overview/pmachmftt2-2026-7-o/> or email the
programme coordinator on [email protected] <[email protected]>
<https://www.um.edu.mt/>
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3.From: Sheila Cummins
Posted: Friday May 8, 2026 1:49 PM
Subject: Newly acquired conservation titles available in the Getty Library's
Conservation Collection
Message:
Every month the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) acquires new research
materials for the Conservation Collection, housed in the Library at the Getty
Research Institute (GRI). The collection represents an ongoing collaboration
between the GCI and the GRI to acquire and retain critical resources required
to fulfill the long-term research and scholarship needs of the international
conservation community.
In March we added books on design strategies for reuse in architecture,
monuments in Japan, a rentable home museum, and the history of science in
conservation; a retrospective look at the work of the 19th-century Black and
Indigenous sculptor, Edmonia Lewis, excavation campaigns in the catacomb
complex of Canusium, collection care fundamentals, cathedral roof frameworks,
the destruction and reconstruction of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Munich,
and women and photography in the 20th century.
https://gty.art/4sy5F0v
<https://gty.art/4sy5F0v?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExM0lJRTllUXFjNFJxODNWVHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7QhvcoqaCejyFcHNQwmr58lHyQQNsyweL0OGtHg8amkOK4CQ1lDdQ5RJHfWw_aem_uBMi8h_SIKgCAhKbSVUC9A>
The holdings of the Conservation Collection may be consulted at the Getty
Center or borrowed through your Library's Interlibrary Loan Department.
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Sheila Cummins
Collection Development Librarian
Getty Conservation Institute
Los Angeles, CA
310-440-7619
[email protected]
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4.From: Maria Fusco
Posted: Friday May 8, 2026 7:32 PM
Subject: Free, virtual series: "Building safety programs for community and
museum collections"
Message: Hello all,
We are resuming a free, virtual series on building health and safety programs
related to cultural heritage: Building Safety Programs for Community and Museum
Collections. The original six sessions were held in 2025. Recordings can be
found here
<https://publichealth.jhu.edu/johns-hopkins-education-and-research-center-for-occupational-safety-and-health/building-safety-programs-for-community-and-museum-collections-webinar-series>
for reference (under '2025 Sessions').
This series is again being coordinated by The George Washington University
Museum and The Textile Museum and The Johns Hopkins Education and Research
Center for Occupational Safety and Health. And will present case studies of
those connecting cultural heritage care with Occupational and Environmental
Health and Safety practices and/or partners in order to mitigate chemical and
physical hazards.
The first 2026 session is scheduled for May 28 at 10am EST: Different paths -
Same goals: Bibliotoxicology and nuance in interpretation of hazard controls.
Additional sessions are being scheduled for this fall, beginning in September
2026. (I will repost when those are finalized).
The format is a free, virtual series of presentations, though registration is
required
<https://publichealth.jhu.edu/johns-hopkins-education-and-research-center-for-occupational-safety-and-health/building-safety-programs-for-community-and-museum-collections-webinar-series>.
Just scroll down to the 'Registration' and '2026 Sessions' sections. Recorded
presentations will be archived on the JHU Education and Research Center for OSH
YouTube channel.
The registration and recordings link is also here:
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/johns-hopkins-education-and-research-center-for-occupational-safety-and-health/building-safety-programs-for-community-and-museum-collections-webinar-series
<https://publichealth.jhu.edu/johns-hopkins-education-and-research-center-for-occupational-safety-and-health/building-safety-programs-for-community-and-museum-collections-webinar-series>
Kindly,
Maria Fusco
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Maria Fusco
Chief Conservator/Margaret Wing Dodge Chair in Conservation
The GWU Museum & The Textile Museum
Washington DC
United States
[email protected]
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5.From: Catherine Higgitt
Posted: Friday May 8, 2026 7:33 PM
Subject: Art in Transit 2.0 Symposium in Oslo, 13 September 2026
Message:
With early bird registration for the IIC
<https://www.iiconservation.org/iic-ghent-congress-2026>congress
<https://www.iiconservation.org/iic-ghent-congress-2026> and the ICOM-CC
<https://icom-cc2026.org/> conference <https://icom-cc2026.org/> ending soon,
don't forget to register for Art in Transit 2.0 in Oslo at the same time!
We are filling up fast but there are still some in-person places available!
For more information visit the symposium website
<https://sites.google.com/view/artintransit/>.
We hope to see you Online or in Oslo on 13 September 2026!
Event details
Date: 13 September 2026
Time: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. CEST
Place: Hybrid - Online/Amphitheater in the Climate House at the Natural History
Museum, University of Oslo
<https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/bDdGCGRrxFOggD4hKfgHBbYBi?domain=nhm.uio.no/>.
Tickets are available here: Art in Transit 2.0 Symposium 2026 | Biljetter |
Oslo | Välgörenhet & Ändamål | Billetto - Sweden
<https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/RIlzCJ8xAcAXX6wTGh1HyB7kz?domain=billetto.se>
Conference website: Art in Transit 2.0 Symposium
<https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/IYFnCK8yBcMJJXWs3iZH5SU6E?domain=sites.google.com/>
Programme and speakers: Art in Transit 2.0 Symposium - Schedule
<https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/DEL8CLZzDcwvvG9hmsYHy1vkt?domain=sites.google.com>
Local Organizing Committee
JP Brown, Senior Conservator, Field Museum, US
Vincent Laudato Beltran , Scientist, Getty Conservation Institute, US
Lisa Swedberg, Chair, NKF-S/IIC Nordic Group Sweden & Contact person for IIC
Nordic Group Swedens Working Group on Transport, Sweden
Heleen van Santen, Metals Conservator, Bevaringstenestene, MUHO, Norway
Alissa Anderson, Adviser Collection Management, Swedish National Heritage
Board, Sweden
Catherine Higgitt, Principal Scientist, National Gallery London, UK
Solveig Hoffmann, Objects Conservator, Germay
Sandie Leconte, Institut national du patrimoine, France
Thor Larsen, Head Registrar, SMK- National Gallery of Denmark, Denmark
Natalija Ćosić, Lead Specialist for Conservation and Development,
Bevaringstenestene, MUHO, Norway
Marc Bongaarts, Head of Collection Care Technicians, Stedelijk Museum
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Bill Wei, Senior Conservation Scientist, Netherlands
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Catherine Higgitt
Principal Scientist
The National Gallery
London
[email protected]
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6.From: Jordan Tanner
Posted: Friday May 8, 2026 9:40 PM
Subject: RE: Ergonomic chairs for lab
Message:
Thank you so much for your reply. Good call on the darker upholstery. I have
also had it recommended to get a faux leather or vinyl covering for the same
reason, as they're easier to clean
Much appreciated!
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Jay Tanner
He/Him/They
Conservator, Special Collections and Archives
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
United States
[email protected]
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-25-2026 10:18
From: JP Brown
Subject: Ergonomic chairs for lab
Here's an expensive option you've probably been looking at: Hag Capisco 8106,
19-26" height, with foot ring and multi-surface casters. Somewhat less
expensive in the 'Puls' partially upholstered variant.
If you go this route, get a darker upholstery - the bright upholstery colors
look fun, but stain pretty easily in use.
JP
JP Brown (he/his)
Senior Conservator
Vice-Chair MFT-IDG <https://www.culturalheritage.org/groups/mft-idg>
Field Museum
1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
fieldmuseum.org <http://fieldmuseum.org>
Original Message:
Sent: 4/24/2026 6:46:00 PM
From: Jordan Tanner
Subject: Ergonomic chairs for lab
Hello,
I am the new Conservator for Special Collections and Archives at UNLV. I am in
the process of thinking of a few changes I would like to make to the lab in the
coming year and one of the things that is on my wishlist are some of those
ergonomic chairs that allow you to lean on the "back" while working at the
bench. I am curious if anyone has any thoughts or specific chairs they enjoy or
even examples they don't like? I have done a small bit of looking and it
appears they can be a bit expensive, so I was hoping to get some of your
thoughts.
Thanks so much!
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Jay Tanner
He/Him/They
Conservator, Special Collections and Archives
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
United States
[email protected] <[email protected]>
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