3D scanning and digital sculpting are tools that are being utilized in many areas besides the miniatures industry. This workflow has been prevalent in the gaming and the visual effects industries for years. There are many talented artists in those industries that are now able to realize their creations as miniatures via advances in 3D printing. I use all of these techniques myself and feel that there really is no going back once you have embraced the fully digital workflow. Now, as a sculptor I have tremendous freedom when I am creating new designs and figures.