The relatively simple, relatively free, CAD software SketchUp has been around since 2002, but probably didn’t begin achieving its fame until bought by Google in 2006 (although now it’s owned by a ...

Reading and writing STL files from SketchUp with the help of two separate ruby plugins, is not new for many operators of 3D printers, but for some it’s not an easy task to accomplish and becomes time ...

Google on Thursday announced the availability of a third-party plug-in for its SketchUp application that makes it easier to generate 3-D models from 2-D computer renderings. STL is a file format used ...

A introduction to 3d printing and Google SketchUp, which was used as part of our 3d printing topic with keystage 3. It requires the students to look into the ways in which 3d printing works as well as ...

Learn how to use the program that can help you create your own 3D design and how you can use the 3D printers available in the MaxxSouth Digital Media Center.

An overview of software options for additive manufacturing design. There’s no shortage of options when it comes to 3D modeling software for 3D printing applications. Every major player in the computer ...

In this video, I will cover the process of solving a real-world problem using a 3D printer, detailing the steps taken to go from concept to reality. The problem addressed involves parts needed for set ...