A few years ago, 3D printing sounded like science fiction. Today, there are thousands of beginner-friendly designs perfect for learning the basics.

SketchUp Software is a premier 3D modeling platform trusted by millions of professionals and hobbyists around the globe. Known for its ease of use and powerful capabilities, SketchUp enables users to ...

The best 3D modeling software and apps are loaded with all the tools required to bring creations to life, whether it's creating architectural mock-ups, 3D printing models, animated figures for films ...

3D printing is awesome, and the STL format has emerged as a standard way to share printable 3D models. To support this community, SketchUp has gathered a couple of Ruby plugins and packaged them into ...

CAD programs let you design everything from tiny pieces of electronic equipment to large buildings, dams, 3D designs, and more. Naturally, CAD programs are expensive as most professionals use them to ...

As a staff writer for Forbes Advisor, SMB, Kristy helps small business owners find the tools they need to keep their businesses running. She uses the experience of managing her own writing and editing ...

This is more than just a project—it's a life-saving mission. Using the power of 3D design and printing, I'm creating a custom part to help my father. Starting with a detailed design in SketchUp, I’m ...

Knowing how to resize, components in Sketchup is an important skill to have if you want to use this drafting software efficiently. To resize a rectangle, a component, or a model, is essentially the ...

3D printers are affordable enough that almost anyone can buy one, but should you? Before you dive in, here's what to consider—about materials, possible uses, software, and much more. Since 2004, I ...

Whether you're an architect or interior designer, having the right tools can make all the difference in streamlining your workflow. SketchUp has powerful tools that help millions of professionals ...

More realistic visuals and expedited as-built modeling workflows (directly on iPad with Scan-to-Design [Labs]) are part of the latest release of SketchUp architectural design software. The 2024 ...