The age of 3D printing and personal fabrication is upon us! You've probably heard of the
incredibly sophisticated yet inexpensive 3D printers that can produce almost any creation you
give them. But how do you become part of that revolution? Sandeep Singh takes you through the
skills you need to learn 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 yourself rapidly prototyping
and learning to produce complex designs that can be fabricated by online 3D printing services
or privately-owned 3D printers-in your hands in no time. Beginning Google SketchUp for 3D
Printing starts by explaining how to use SketchUp and its plug-ins to make your design
products. You will learn how to present and animate 3D models and how to use Google Earth and
3D Warehouse to sell and market your 3D models. You'll also catch a glimpse of the 3D
printing's future so you can plan ahead while mastering today's tools. Beginning Google
SketchUp for 3D Printing is the perfect book for 3D designers hobbyists woodworkers
craftspeople and artists interested in the following: Designing in 3D using SketchUp Using the
online 3D printing pipeline Animating SketchUp 3D models Becoming familiar with rapid
prototyping technology Navigating new 3D and personal fabrication technologies Working with
Google Earth and 3D Warehouse with confidence Welcome to the era of 3D printing and personal
fabrication!
