First they 3D scanned [Cleopatra’s] shell, and then created a 3D model of it optimized for 3D printing. They printed miniature test models on a MakerBot, and once satisfied printed the entire ...

A Blender add-on to generate mold shells from 3D models. Analyzes a mesh to find its thickest cross-section along the Z-axis, cuts it, extrudes the profile to create a shell, and offers options for ...

A thin shell model refers to a surface or structure, where the object's thickness is considered negligible. In the context of 3D printing, thin shell models are characterized by having lightweight, ...