MakeHaven has three lasercutters and a 3d scanner. You can create a model or scan an object which you slice in Autodesk’s 123D Make software. This generates a pattern you can use to make fantastic cardboard sculptures.
You can even capture the 3d model by doing a 3d scan.
Resources:
https://www.epiloglaser.com/resources/sample-club/trex-head-3d-model.htm
http://www.makehaven.org/project/3d-scan-and-print-yourself
Software:
Note changes since this was published: https://makerindustry.com/123dapp/