3D model of the Enigma cipher machine

Project type: 3D modeling of historical technology

Area: Cultural heritage, cryptography, virtual museums

Modeling: Highly detailed & interactive

What is the Enigma machine?

The Enigma was an electromechanical encryption machine used by the German Wehrmacht in World War II.
Its rotor technology was considered technologically advanced and difficult to decipher – until it was cracked by the Allies with the help of Alan Turing.
Today, it is considered a symbol of early cryptography history.

Project goal

Our goal was to create a high-precision, digitally experienceable 3D model of the Enigma machine. This is ideal for education, documentation, VR exhibitions, and museums.

Technical implementation

• Software: Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter
• Texturing: PBR workflow for photorealistic materials
• Level of detail: Rotors, plugboard, keys, cable routing precisely replicated
• Export: GLB, FBX, USDZ, web-optimized
• Platforms: Integration in Sketchfab, WebAR, 3D-Viewer

Areas of application

• Digital museums & historical exhibitions
• VR/AR applications for education & research
• Documentations, games & film productions

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