Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Customizable Pair of Packable Scutoids is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by mathgrrl, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Customizable Pair of Packable Scutoids 3D printable model by mathgrrl

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Customizable Pair of Packable Scutoids

Source: Thingiverse by mathgrrl

The Customizable Pair of Packable Scutoids is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by mathgrrl. ###UPDATE: This model now makes a PAIR of packable Scutoids, and you can customize various properties and dimensions. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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317 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-11-05 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial 8 makes Category: Education & Science

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About this model

###UPDATE: This model now makes a PAIR of packable Scutoids, and you can customize various properties and dimensions. In most cases the pair will have two identical pieces that pack together exactly. There's a new shape in town! In a new article Scutoids are a geometrical solution to three-dimensional packing of epithelia in the journal Nature, a group of scientists just introduced a new shape that they have dubbed a "Scutoid". Read more at Hacktastic. This model is CUSTOMIZABLE: Click on the "Open in Customizer" button to get started, then change parameters to suit your needs. Or, download the demo model, which is particularly nice. A hollow version of the demo model is also included for download. Check out a video of the model at To learn more about scutoids and their shape, watch Matt P…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Customizable Pair of Packable Scutoids is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by mathgrrl.
Who made this model?: Designed by mathgrrl, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.