In the age of digitalization, the corresponding measurement and image data acquisition plays an important role. RIEGL’s terrestrial 3D Laser Scanner VZ-600i stands for extreme versatility, high productivity, and ultimate performance – providing an excellent return of investment. Key features like 3D position accuracy of 3 mm, less than 30 sec scan time for high-resolution scans with 6 mm point spacing at 10 m, enabling more than 60 scan positions/hour with real-time registration, weight less than 6 kg (13 lbs), 2.2 MHZ PRR, three internal cameras & GNSS integrated, and also preparation for mobile mapping applications speed up the workflow in indoor and outdoor applications – also inarcheology & cultural heritage documentation. On the one hand, digitization can safeguard cultural assets for future generations and, on the other, provide valuable data for preservation, renovation and revitalization.