Using a series of 3D softwares, a high resolution camera, and a considerable amount of processing power, almost any object can be taken from the real world into the virtual world. The process involves taking a large number of images and utilizing photogrammetry software to reform it in 3D space.
Once an object has been digitized, it can be used in a 3D animation or interactive. A digital object can be studied in great detail without risking harm to the original object due to excessive handling. A 3D model can also be used with a 3D printer or CNC machine for prototyping and fabrication.