Birch Aquarium fits their loggerhead sea turtle with a 3D printed brace, filling the gap that's been in her shell since 2014.

San Diego Aquarium Repairs Sea Turtle's Shell | All3DP

"Animal Avengers" give fire-damaged tortoise a second chance at life with specially designed and hand-painted 3D Printed Tortoise Shell.

"Freddy" Receives Hand-Painted 3D Printed Tortoise Shell | All3DP

Researchers have created biohybrid using sea slug muscle and a 3D printed exoskeleton. This experiment could help researchers and environment alike.

"Biohybrid" Uses 3D Printed Shell And Slug Muscle | All3DP

Student engineers use 3D printing to improve vehicle design -- with an emphasis on efficient fuel consumption -- for the Shell EcoMarathon.

Cal Poly Supermileage Club Uses 3D Printing in Shell EcoMarathon | All3DP

The Hermit Crab can now inhabit a 3D printed shell representing famous landmarks, specially created by Japanese artist Aki Inomata.

Hermit Crab Lives in 3D Printed Shells Made by Artist | All3DP

The"Ghost in the Shell" VFX team used 30,000 3D scans and 3D printing technology to bring their film to life.

3D Printing & Scanning Drive "Ghost in the Shell" VFX | All3DP

It's an open source music player with an adorable name -- Bumpy -- and the shell is 3D printed on a Formlabs SLA 3D printer.

Bumpy is an Open Source 3D Printed Music Player | All3DP

A MakerBot employee reverse engineered a micro drone, using 3D printing to create a new outer shell for the motors, electronic boards and battery.

MakerBot Design Series Improves a Micro Drone using 3D Printing | All3DP

A look inside New Zealand's famed Weta Workshop visual effects studio, as they bring the eerie to life for the new Ghost in the Shell movie.

Adam Savage Explores the 3D Printed Geisha from Ghost in the Shell | All3DP

Tethon 3D is launching a new photo-curing ceramic polymer resin called Castalite which is suitable for 3D printing ceramic shell molds ready to accept liquid metals.

Tethon 3D Launches Ceramic SLA / DLP Resin "Castalite" | All3DP

Engineering students from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, have taken to 3D printing a single-piston internal combustion engine from Titanium for their entry in the 2018 Shell Eco-marathon Asia.

Students 3D Print Efficient Single-Piston Engine from Titanium | All3DP

Estudiantes de ingienería de la Universidad de Canterbury, Nueva Zelanda, han llevado a otro nivel la impresión 3D creando un monomotor de combustión interna de pistón hecho de titanio para participar en la Shell Eco-marathon de 2018 en Asia.

Estudiantes imprimen en 3D con titanio un motor monocilíndrico | All3DP

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<div><p>Shellder</p></div>
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Shellder stencil

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<div><p>A basic mod of a nautilus shell to use for holding kitchen brushes next to the sink to keep things organized.  Can be used for lots of similar things.</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Creality</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>CR-10S</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Yes</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>1</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>20%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=NA+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        NA PLA                    </a>

                    White
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>The cone support is a little off, so using a heat gun then pressing it into the center of the shell makes a perfect fit.</p></div>
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Nautilus Kitchen Brush Holder

A basic mod of a nautilus shell to use for holding kitchen brushes next to the sink to keep things organized.  Can be used for lots of similar things.

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<div><p>print using 80 - 100 % infill<br>
then fill the front cavity with a heavy substance, like Lead, then place cap on top of the slug and push down so that it close/ seals the hole.  </p>
<p>With my design you get both full ignition with smokeless powered allowing very high penetration power due to the required frontal mass. This added mass also allows for amazing aerodynamic stability.           </p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>FlashForge</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://amzn.to/2F3xKW3?tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">Creator Pro</a></p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Yes</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>just do a low resolution</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>80 - 100% </p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=dont+know++PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        dont know  PLA                    </a>

                    Black
<h3 class="thing-component-header tips post-printing">Post-Printing</h3>
<p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/d6/31/5f/ca/ef/slug.png"></p>
                <p class="detail-caption"><strong>a render of the slug</strong></p>
                    <p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/10/40/c9/b6/29/20201024_185332.jpg"></p>
                <p class="detail-caption"><strong>just pored shot into the cavity and then glued the top, you don&apos;t need the cap</strong></p>
                    <p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/1a/71/60/5b/e4/20200126_132437.jpg"></p>
                <p class="detail-caption"><strong>shot the 3D printed slug at a 10mm thick metal storage container that passed straight through</strong></p>
                    <p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/e9/12/52/73/bb/20201024_190757.jpg"></p>
                <p class="detail-caption"><strong>the slug with lead shot and the cap, all you need to do is push the cap in and you are done </strong></p>
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12 gauge Shotgun Slug

print using 80 - 100 % infill
then fill the front cavity with a heavy substance, like Lead, then place cap on top of the slug and push down so that it close/ seals the hole.  

With my design you get both full ignition with smokeless powered allowing very high penetration power due to the required frontal mass. This added mass also allows for amazing aerodynamic stability.           

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<div><hr><p>Print with PET or PLA with increased temperature resistance (H-PLA, HD-PLA). Avoid use of Normal PLA. After print finishes ensure that both parts are safe for use with ESD sensitive devices (discharge any residual static electricity or use ESD spray).</p>
<p>Use 4 pcs M3x10 DIN965 screws or similar.</p></div>
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Raspberry Pi 3B+ PCB Cover

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Print with PET or PLA with increased temperature resistance (H-PLA, HD-PLA). Avoid use of Normal PLA. After print finishes ensure that both parts are safe for use with ESD sensitive devices (discharge any residual static electricity or use ESD spray).

Use 4 pcs M3x10 DIN965 screws or similar.

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<div><p>Shells I designed to cover free space in 2002 <b>R2-D2s</b> head. They have two <b>3 mm LED</b> slots and five <b>5 mm LED</b> slots. You can choose <b>your own set</b> of LEDs or <b>plug the holes</b> completely. Head is <b>very spacious,</b> it can easily house even 4 CR2032 batteries.</p>
<p>This piece is my original design and I&apos;ve put a lot of work into making it. <b>Post a make, leave a like,</b> credit me on other sites and <b>consider leaving a tip</b>.</p>
<p>Under <i>Attribution- Non Commercial- No Derivatives license</i>, appropriate credit is mandatory. Any commercial use is strictly prohibited.</p>
<p><b>14.11.20 uptade</b><br>
-pin holes improved<br>
-locating pins added<br>
-LEDs slots adjusted</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Prusa</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://amzn.to/2rqZ6Uo?tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">Prusa Clone</a></p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Yes</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0,1 mm</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>100%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Devil+Design+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Devil Design PLA                    </a>

                    Aluminium
<h3 class="thing-component-header tips post-printing">Post-Printing</h3>
<div><p>Axle holes are sized properly and should fit to LEGO pieces right off the printer. However if they are snug, use 4,8 mm drill to clean them out by hand.</p></div>
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LEGO 8009: R2-D2 head shells

Shells I designed to cover free space in 2002 <b>R2-D2s</b> head. They have two <b>3 mm LED</b> slots and five <b>5 mm LED</b> slots. You can choose <b>your own set</b> of LEDs or <b>plug the holes</b> completely. Head is <b>very spacious,</b> it can easily house even 4 CR2032 batteries.

This piece is my original design and I've put a lot of work into making it. <b>Post a make, leave a like,</b> credit me on other sites and <b>consider leaving a tip</b>.

Under <i>Attribution- Non Commercial- No Derivatives license</i>, appropriate credit is mandatory. Any commercial use is strictly prohibited.

<b>14.11.20 uptade</b>
-pin holes improved
-locating pins added
-LEDs slots adjusted

Model dimensions:<br>
- length &#x2013; 206.5 mm<br>
- width &#x2013; 80 mm<br>
- height &#x2013; 59.6 mm<br>
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Model consists of parts: body, front bumper, rear bumper, front part, rims, tires.

Diecast shell and wheels Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 4 door coupe classic 1983 Scale 1 to 24

Model dimensions:
- length – 206.5 mm
- width – 80 mm
- height – 59.6 mm
 
Model consists of parts: body, front bumper, rear bumper, front part, rims, tires.

<p font-size: sans source style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(72, 92, 102); font-family: " text-align:>Model dimensions:</p>

<ul font-size: sans source style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(72, 92, 102); font-family: " text-align:>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">length &#x2013; 165,8 mm</li>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">width &#x2013; 54 mm</li>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">height &#x2013; 49 mm</li>
</ul>


Diecast shell model for Hot rod Scale 1 to 24

Model dimensions:


	length – 165,8 mm
	width – 54 mm
	height – 49 mm



<p font-size: sans source style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(72, 92, 102); font-family: " text-align:>Model dimensions:</p>

<ul font-size: sans source style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(72, 92, 102); font-family: " text-align:>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">length &#x2013; 137.9 mm</li>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">width &#x2013; 85.5 mm</li>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">height &#x2013; 81.3 mm</li>
</ul>


Diecast shell model for Hot rod mud dragster Scale 1 to 12

Model dimensions:


	length – 137.9 mm
	width – 85.5 mm
	height – 81.3 mm



<p font-size: sans source style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(72, 92, 102); font-family: " text-align:>Model dimensions:</p>

<ul font-size: sans source style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(72, 92, 102); font-family: " text-align:>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">length &#x2013; 194 mm</li>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">width - 85 mm</li>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">height &#x2013; 36.6 mm</li>
</ul>


Diecast shell model Ferrari 512S Modulo Pininfarina 1970 Scale 1 to 24

Model dimensions:


	length – 194 mm
	width - 85 mm
	height – 36.6 mm



<p font-size: sans source style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(72, 92, 102); font-family: " text-align:>Model dimensions:</p>

<ul font-size: sans source style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(72, 92, 102); font-family: " text-align:>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">length &#x2013; 192.3 mm</li>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">width &#x2013; 88.7 mm</li>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">height &#x2013; 45.6 mm</li>
</ul>

<p font-size: sans source style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(72, 92, 102); font-family: " text-align:>Model consists of parts: shell, exhausts.</p>


Diecast shell model Dodge Deora Scale 1 to 24

Model dimensions:


	length – 192.3 mm
	width – 88.7 mm
	height – 45.6 mm


Model consists of parts: shell, exhausts.


<p font-size: sans source style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(72, 92, 102); font-family: " text-align:>Model dimensions:</p>

<ul font-size: sans source style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(72, 92, 102); font-family: " text-align:>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">length &#x2013; 203.7 mm</li>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">width &#x2013; 89 mm</li>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">height &#x2013; 72 mm</li>
</ul>

<p font-size: sans source style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(72, 92, 102); font-family: " text-align:>Model consists of parts: shell, front bumper, rear bumper, visor, rims, tires.</p>


Diecast shell and wheels Buick Special Sedan 1947 Scale 1 to 24

Model dimensions:


	length – 203.7 mm
	width – 89 mm
	height – 72 mm


Model consists of parts: shell, front bumper, rear bumper, visor, rims, tires.


<p font-size: sans source style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(72, 92, 102); font-family: " text-align:>Model dimensions:</p>

<ul font-size: sans source style="box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(72, 92, 102); font-family: " text-align:>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">length &#x2013; 230.6 mm</li>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">width &#x2013; 84.2 mm</li>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">height &#x2013; 54.5 mm</li>
</ul>

<p font-size: sans source style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; color: rgb(72, 92, 102); font-family: " text-align:>Model consists of parts: body, front part, rear part rims, tires.</p>


Diecast shell and wheels Chevrolet Impala 1972 Scale 1 to 24

Model dimensions:


	length – 230.6 mm
	width – 84.2 mm
	height – 54.5 mm


Model consists of parts: body, front part, rear part rims, tires.


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