This course is part of the 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Specialization

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3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing SpecializationUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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This course will demonstrate how 3D printers work, show what people make with them, and examine the 3D printing ecosystem. It will also explore the future of 3D printing and discuss how this technology will revolutionize our world. The course materials include informative video lectures, on-location interviews with a variety of 3D printing experts, and engaging hands-on exercises. Learners who complete this introductory course will have a solid understanding of 3D printing and its revolutionary potential, and will be able to print and customize 3D designs.
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3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Specialization

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Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

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New Product Development
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Course 1 of 5 in the

3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

Instructor

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Aric Rindfleisch

John M. Jones Professor of Marketing

Department of Business Administration

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10 Courses

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a world leader in research, teaching and public engagement, distinguished by the breadth of its programs, broad academic excellence, and internationally renowned faculty and alumni. Illinois serves the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and finding solutions to critical societal needs.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Course Orientation

In this section, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment.

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 12 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

4 hours to complete

Module 1: What Is 3D Printing?

In this module, you will learn what 3D Printing is, how 3D Printers work, and the types of objects you can make using this technology.

4 hours to complete

17 videos (Total 120 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

17 videos

Views on 3D Printing - Champaign & New York6m

My 3D Printing Story - Aric Rindfleisch3m

Tour of Sector67 - Chris Meyer7m

3D Printing, the Maker Movement & Hackerspaces - Chris Meyer9m

The Birth of Desktop 3D Printing - Matt Griffin13m

What Would You Make? (Exercise Overview)3m

History of 3D Printing3m

How 3D Printers Work5m

Materials & Costs4m

Where Designs Come From4m

Where to Find 3D Printers4m

3D Printing Applications7m

3D Printing Demonstration - Danny Lohan14m

3D Printing vs. Additive Manufacturing - Mark Cotteleer15m

Selective Laser Melting - Rodrigo Gutierrez2m

3D Printing Ecosystem - Aaron Roy13m

Like this course? Learn more with the iMBA! (optional)1m

1 reading

Module 1 Overview2m

2 practice exercises

Module 1 Practice Quiz30m

Module 1 Quiz30m

Week

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Module 2: Why Is It Revolutionary?

In this module, you will learn what is special about 3D Printing and how this technology will change the business world and revolutionize our economy.

4 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 131 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

12 videos

Tour of the Illinois MakerLab - Vishal Sachdev15m

Meet the Makers - Arielle Rausin, Cameron Alberg & Scott Zelman15m

What’s Special about 3D Printing?6m

How Will 3D Printing Change Business?5m

The Future of 3D Printing9m

Remixing Products (Exercise Overview)9m

Voodoo Manufacturing - Max Friefeld11m

Normal - Nikki Kaufman10m

Shapeways - Lauren Slowik13m

3D Fashion - Francis Bitonti9m

3D Printed Battery - Paul Braun13m

What’s Next? - Hod Lipson12m

1 reading

Module 2 Overview10m

2 practice exercises

Module 2 Practice Quiz30m

Module 2 Quiz30m

1 hour to complete

Course Conclusion

This brief module contains a course summary, and provides you with the opportunity to share your thoughts about your experience in this course.

1 hour to complete

2 videos (Total 6 min), 1 reading

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TOP REVIEWS FROM THE 3D PRINTING REVOLUTION

by TYMay 31, 2020

The way the course is conducted is interesting as it interviews experts in the 3D printing to share their stories and insights. This gave me good insights into how the 3D printing world is.

by NSJan 25, 2017

This was a great course, great implementation and motivation was provided which has definitely increased my enthusiasm and i am really looking forward to other courses to increase my skills.

by JBMay 8, 2016

The course was great! I think its a great point to start in 3d printing, it has lot of information, links, interviews and it easy to understand. Keep up the good work!!!

by CBJun 19, 2017

3D Printing Revolution is a good overview course. I am looking forward to the subsequent courses in the Specialization and now know more about what we will be learning.

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About the 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Specialization

This Specialization will introduce you to the magic of 3D printing. Through a series of four cohesive courses and a hands-on capstone experience, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to turn your ideas into objects and your objects into ideas. This course brings together a unique mix of academics and industry through partnerships with Ultimaker, a leading desktop 3D Printer manufacturer, and Autodesk, the leader in 3D modeling software.

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