Beginning Google Sketchup for 3D Printing (Expert's Voice in 3D Printing)

Abstract

The age of 3D printing and personal fabrication is uponus! You’ve probably heard of the incredibly sophisticated but inexpensive 3Dprinters that can produce almost any creation you give them. But how do youbecome part of that revolution? Sandeep Singh takes you through the skills you need tolearn and the services and technologies you need to know explaining what 3D printing is, how it works, and what it can do for you. You’ll find yourselfrapidly prototyping and learning to produce complex designs that can befabricated by online 3D printing services or privately owned 3D printers and inyour hands in no time. Beginning GoogleSketchUp for 3D Printing starts by explaining how to use SketchUp and itsplug-ins to make your design products. You will learn how to present andanimate 3D models, and how to use Google Earth and 3D Warehouse to sell andmarket your 3D models. You'll also get a vision of the future of 3D printing soyou can plan your future projects while mastering today's tools.