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The resulting files are used for 3D modeling or 3D printing and they can produce fantastic results -- if you're patient and willing to learn how to use them.

How a 3D printer works can vary depending on the type of printing it's doing. Use this guide to understand the variations in materials and technique.

We’ve seen a few makers 3D scan themselves, and use those to print their own action figures or statuettes. Some have gone so far as building life-sized statues composed of many 3D printed parts.

Whether you need to scan family photos, piles of documents, or expense receipts, a scanner out there is built for the task.