Enigma-Fusion: Connecting Digital Twin and 3D-Printed Reconstruction

Schmutterer F, Strobel J, Lewis N (2026)


Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2026

Series: Proceedings of the International Conference on Historical Cryptology

Book Volume: 9

Pages Range: 241 - 245

Conference Proceedings Title: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Historical Cryptology

Event location: Amiens

URI: https://histocrypt.org/assets/files/Proceedings_Histocrypt_2026.pdf

Abstract

This paper presents the design and real- ization of a fully functional, 3D-printed replica of the Enigma cipher machine, coupled with an interactive digital twin via a hardware–software interface. Be- yond the acquisition of practical and trans- ferable skills, the project enabled student- participants to develop a thorough under- standing of the machine’s mechanical op- eration, encryption principles, and histor- ical relevance. The combined physical and digital system supports an illustra- tive and transparent demonstration of the Enigma’s internal processes, making its cryptographic functionality accessible and comprehensible to a broad audience.

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APA:

Schmutterer, F., Strobel, J., & Lewis, N. (2026). Enigma-Fusion: Connecting Digital Twin and 3D-Printed Reconstruction. In Camille Desenclos; Cécile Pierrot (Eds.), Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Historical Cryptology (pp. 241 - 245). Amiens.

MLA:

Schmutterer, Felix, Joanna Strobel, and Noah Lewis. "Enigma-Fusion: Connecting Digital Twin and 3D-Printed Reconstruction." Proceedings of the Histocrypt 2026, Amiens Ed. Camille Desenclos; Cécile Pierrot, 2026. 241 - 245.

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