Recently, FPT and Creaform, a leading Canadian technology company specializing in 3D scanning and highly accurate measurement, entered into a partnership in the field of culture and heritage preservation.
FPT partners with Creaform to master world-class 3D digitization technology.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on May 26, 2025, FPT and Creaform are set to jointly embark on cultural heritage digitization projects across Vietnam. This initiative will strategically leverage Creaform’s state-of-the-art 3D scanning technology alongside FPT’s robust capabilities in solution development and implementation. Both parties harbor strong aspirations that this collaboration will culminate in the establishment of a preeminent heritage digitization platform in Vietnam, one that stands in parity with the advanced standards currently adopted in developed nations.
On the global stage, Creaform has solidified its reputation as a highly esteemed entity within the domain of 3D scanning and non-contact measurement, with its sophisticated equipment extensively deployed in over 85 countries. Creaform’s technology garners significant acclaim for its unrivaled precision, operational flexibility in fieldwork environments, and its particular aptitude for handling artifacts possessing intricate geometries and diverse material compositions – a prevalent challenge encountered in the field of cultural heritage digitization.
Through this synergistic agreement, FPT is designated as the priority partner in Vietnam for the deployment and application of Creaform’s most cutting-edge technologies in heritage digitization. This strategic maneuver is poised to bolster Vietnam’s “Make in Vietnam” capacity, fostering the cultivation of internationally competitive technological products and services that are domestically developed by Vietnamese professionals and tailored to address the specific practical challenges prevalent in Vietnam. Creaform’s solutions facilitate the meticulous digitization of every intricate detail, material, and form of cultural artifacts, thereby unlocking the potential for digital reconstruction of both tangible and intangible heritage. Concurrently, this collaboration will empower museums, archival centers, and various cultural institutions to curate highly accurate digital data repositories. Consequently, both entities are presented with the opportunity to pioneer and develop immersive virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) experiences, and sophisticated digital models for preservation and exhibition purposes.
The two organizations are proactively planning to collaboratively promote and introduce these innovative solutions to relevant state management agencies, museums, research institutes, cultural organizations, and the broader community of experts, with the overarching aim of fostering the widespread application of digitization technology in heritage conservation.
Mr. Tran Phong Lam of FPT delivered a speech at the event
During the event, Mr. Tran Phong Lam, Director of FPT IS Government Sector, FPT Corporation, articulated his perspective: “The digitization of heritage represents a critical national imperative, and with the integration of world-leading digitization technologies coupled with a profound understanding of cultural heritage values, this challenge can now be effectively addressed. Our partnership with Creaform unequivocally underscores FPT’s unwavering commitment to mastering and deploying globally pivotal core technologies – thereby contributing significantly to the preservation and promotion of our national heritage through digital means, whilst simultaneously actualizing key national objectives and resolutions.”
Mr. Vu Duy Thanh, Director of the akaVerse Platform, FPT Corporation, further elaborated: “Our collaboration with Creaform empowers us to seamlessly integrate the world’s most precise 3D scanning equipment into the akaVerse ecosystem. This integration will facilitate the creation of vivid, highly authentic digital replicas, enabling us to preserve and disseminate Vietnamese cultural values with unparalleled integrity and reach.”
Mr. George Tan of Creaform expressed his expectations for the cooperation with FPT
Representing Creaform, Mr. George Tan, Country Sales Manager for RoAPAC & Oceania, conveyed his profound expectations for this strategic alliance: “We hold FPT’s technological prowess, extensive experience in executing large-scale projects, and long-term developmental vision in high regard. With FPT’s akaVerse digitization platform, we perceive an open and highly adaptable platform that is not only capable of flexible integration but also meticulously developed to align with Vietnam’s unique characteristics. Creaform firmly believes that this partnership with FPT will serve as a critical extension, enabling us to bring our precise 3D scanning technology closer to organizations across Vietnam, commencing with the vital domain of heritage digitization.”
In the prevailing context where the Government has promulgated Resolutions 57 and 71, the digitization of cultural heritage has emerged as a paramount national undertaking. The concept of Digital Twin technology, which encompasses 3D digitization, has been officially designated as a national strategic technology under Decision 1131/QD-TTg. The collaborative endeavor between FPT and Creaform therefore holds immense significance, as both entities are collectively striving to safeguard the nation’s memory through cutting-edge technology, thereby ensuring its accuracy and holistic integrity.
Furthermore, this partnership with Creaform signifies a pivotal advancement for FPT’s akaVerse ecosystem. It marks its evolution from a mere technology platform to an expansive, open ecosystem that seamlessly integrates diverse technologies such as AI, VR, cloud computing, among others. This transformation is strategically oriented towards addressing a myriad of digitization challenges and applications spanning heritage preservation, education, architecture, manufacturing, healthcare, and numerous other sectors within the burgeoning digital economy.
