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3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

Jeffrey A. Ginger, Vishal Sachdev, Jeffrey Smith, Matthew Griffin, Aric Rindfleisch, and Alex Larson

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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Five courses

The 3D Printing Revolution

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This course introduces 3D printing, demonstrating how printers work, showcasing applications, and examining the ecosystem. It explores the future of 3D printing and its potential to revolutionize various industries.

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3D Printing Applications

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This course explores 3D printing applications in design, manufacturing, and retailing. It highlights unique capabilities like customization and complex object printing. The course also examines individual and developing country uses of 3D printing for problem-solving. Additionally, it introduces design thinking for object development. Learners gain a comprehensive understanding of 3D printing capabilities and design considerations for this technology.

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3D Printing Software

This course will demonstrate how to use 3D printing software to create digital designs that can be turned into physical objects. It will also demonstrate how 3D scanners work to turn physical objects into digital designs. This course is hands-on in nature and will provide step-by-step instructions to guide you through two popular 3D modeling programs, Tinkercad and Fusion 360.

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3D Printing Hardware

This course explores desktop 3D printing hardware. It covers the history, construction, and operation of 3D printers. Learners will also explore materials and applications for 3D printing.

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3D Printing Capstone

The capstone integrates learning from the 3D Printing Specialization through a hands-on project. This project enables you to turn an idea into an object using acquired knowledge and skills. You will be guided through a step-by-step process in which you imagine, design, make, and share a 3D printed object.

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Time

18 hours

Level

Introductory

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Coursera

Institution

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Instructors

Jeffrey A. Ginger

Vishal Sachdev

Jeffrey Smith

Matthew Griffin

Aric Rindfleisch

Alex Larson

Level

Introductory

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