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

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

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"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

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召喚野性 軌道頭

 【設計理念】以排灣族以及魯凱族男性頭飾為發想，取其山豬角裝飾為主體設計，象徵被喚回狩獵的野性。 設計者：許靖慧（Hsu Ching Hue） 物件尺寸：7.2×12×4.2 (cm) 【建議使用方法】軌道頭：設置於窗簾軌道兩邊，當作裝飾。建議夠買尺寸25mm的窗簾桿，並將此作品列印裝置窗簾桿兩頭即可 【相關連結】草掛：https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-%E5%8F%AC%E5%96%9A%E9%87%8E%E6%80%A7-%E8%8D%89%E6%8E%9B-86811 【文化元素】排灣族＆魯凱族頭飾－材質多為麻布、皮、角、牙、貝類和羽毛；男性所戴帽子上有帽徽，此作品的帽徽為以山豬牙為主，是貴族才可配飾的象徵。 

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                                            <p>BULLETZ are really cool Bullet shaped containers with a screw cap. They are easy to print and look best with the bullet (cap) printed in a different colour from the cartridge (container).</p>
<p>BULLETZ are useful as a container for small things and the near seamless joint (when print well and screwed together) make them an ideal hiding place for things... because they look like an ornament / display model. People won&apos;t realize there&apos;s something hidden inside!</p>
<p>The bullet (cap) and cartridge (container) are printed separately. The cartridge is 11.5cm tall making it readily printable on even smaller machines like a MakerBot Mini. When the bullet and cartridge are screwed together the finished product is approx. 16cm tall</p>
<p>The &apos;flat cap&apos; stl file has been added for people wanting a container that just looks like the bullet casing without the pointed bullet as well. This provides a threaded cap for the casing that screws on just the same as the bullet cap.</p>
<p>As long as you have a well set up machine and use a good slicing app you should have no problem printing off BULLETZ. However, please refer to the print settings and instructions as well as view all the images provide.</p>
<p>The .stl&apos;s have been provided separately so you can print them together all in one colour or separately to make your BULLETZ more colourful. They print great in PLA and PET-G. No Support required but Raft is recommended due to the minimal base surface area under the bullet (cap) in particular.</p>
<p>Note: If you like this check out the rest of my fun and practical designs... and please post images of your BULLETZ for others to see.</p>
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BULLETZ

 BULLETZ are really cool Bullet shaped containers with a screw cap. They are easy to print and look best with the bullet (cap) printed in a different colour from the cartridge (container). BULLETZ are useful as a container for small things and the near seamless joint (when print well and screwed together) make them an ideal hiding place for things... because they look like an ornament / display model. People won't realize there's something hidden inside! The bullet (cap) and cartridge (container) are printed separately. The cartridge is 11.5cm tall making it readily printable on even smaller machines like a MakerBot Mini. When the bullet and cartridge are screwed together the finished product is approx. 16cm tall The 'flat cap' stl file has been added for people wanting a container that just looks like the bullet casing without the pointed bullet as well. This provides a threaded cap for the casing that screws on just the same as the bullet cap. As long as you have a well set up machine and use a good slicing app you should have no problem printing off BULLETZ. However, please refer to the print settings and instructions as well as view all the images provide. The .stl's have been provided separately so you can print them together all in one colour or separately to make your BULLETZ more colourful. They print great in PLA and PET-G. No Support required but Raft is recommended due to the minimal base surface area under the bullet (cap) in particular. Note: If you like this check out the rest of my fun and practical designs... and please post images of your BULLETZ for others to see. 

A 3D scan and print of a shell that my wife and I found on the beach while on vacation a few years back. This is my first attempt at 3D scanning. Scanned using David3 software with a structured light setup. The shell was laid with the opening facing down on a turntable and rotated. I didn&apos;t try to scan the bottom, so the software just made its best guess at what the bottom should look like.&#xA0;<br>Obviously, there is not good printing surface on this, so you&apos;re going to need full support or to slice it in half and glue together. &#xA0;<br>I&apos;ve attached a full resolution version and a reduced res version. &#xA0;


3D Scan of a Shell

A 3D scan and print of a shell that my wife and I found on the beach while on vacation a few years back. This is my first attempt at 3D scanning. Scanned using David3 software with a structured light setup. The shell was laid with the opening facing down on a turntable and rotated. I didn't try to scan the bottom, so the software just made its best guess at what the bottom should look like. Obviously, there is not good printing surface on this, so you're going to need full support or to slice it in half and glue together.  I've attached a full resolution version and a reduced res version.  


Model dimensions:<br>
- length &#x2013; 207.5 mm<br>
- width &#x2013; 74.8 mm<br>
- height &#x2013; 57 mm<br>
&#xA0;<br>
Model consists of parts: body, front part, rear bumper, rims, tires, caps.

Diecast shell and wheels Cadillac Seville 1979 coupe Scale 1 to 25

Model dimensions:
- length – 207.5 mm
- width – 74.8 mm
- height – 57 mm
 
Model consists of parts: body, front part, rear bumper, rims, tires, caps.

Model dimensions:<br>
- length &#x2013; 190 mm<br>
- width &#x2013;150 mm<br>
- height &#x2013;129 mm<br>
&#xA0;<br>
Model consists of parts: body, front part, front bumper, rear part, rear bumper, rims, tires.

Diecast shell and wheels 1988 Chevrolet Blazer K5 monster truck Scale 1 to 25

Model dimensions:
- length – 190 mm
- width –150 mm
- height –129 mm
 
Model consists of parts: body, front part, front bumper, rear part, rear bumper, rims, tires.

Model dimensions:<br>
- length &#x2013; 190 mm<br>
- width &#x2013; 83 mm<br>
- height &#x2013; 60 mm<br>
&#xA0;<br>
Model consists of parts: body, front part, front bumper, rear part, rear bumper, rims, tires.

Diecast shell and wheels 1988 Chevrolet Blazer K5 Lowrider Scale 1 to 25

Model dimensions:
- length – 190 mm
- width – 83 mm
- height – 60 mm
 
Model consists of parts: body, front part, front bumper, rear part, rear bumper, rims, tires.

Model dimensions:<br>
- length &#x2013; 190 mm<br>
- width &#x2013; 82.5 mm<br>
- height &#x2013; 55.4 mm<br>
&#xA0;<br>
Model consists of parts: body, front part, front bumper, rear part, rear bumper, rims, tires.

Diecast shell and wheels Chevrolet Blazer K5 Dragster Scale 1 to 25

Model dimensions:
- length – 190 mm
- width – 82.5 mm
- height – 55.4 mm
 
Model consists of parts: body, front part, front bumper, rear part, rear bumper, rims, tires.

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