About this course: 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. In addition, learners will obtain a preview of the other courses in the 3D Printing Specialization and gain an appreciation for how these courses will help them develop the knowledge and skills to turn their ideas into objects. This course was listed in the top 50 MOOC's of all time by Class-Central (https://www.class-central.com/report/top-moocs/)
Taught by: Aric Rindfleisch, John M. Jones Professor of Marketing
Department of Business Administration
| Basic Info | Course 1 of 5 in the 3D Printing Specialization |
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 2 weeks of study, 3-4 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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- Reading: Learner Stories
- Video: Introduction to the 3D Printing Specialization
- Video: Welcome to the 3D Printing Revolution!
- Reading: Syllabus
- Reading: About the Discussion Forums
- Reading: Glossary
- Practice Quiz: Orientation Quiz
- Reading: Updating Your Profile
- Discussion Prompt: Getting to Know Your Classmates
- Reading: Social Media
- Reading: Module 1 Overview
- Video: Views on 3D Printing - Champaign & New York
- Video: My 3D Printing Story - Aric Rindfleisch
- Video: Tour of Sector67 - Chris Meyer
- Video: 3D Printing, the Maker Movement & Hackerspaces - Chris Meyer
- Video: The Birth of Desktop 3D Printing - Matt Griffin
- Video: What Would You Make? (Exercise Overview)
- Discussion Prompt: Share your "What Would You Make" Video
- Video: History of 3D Printing
- Video: How 3D Printers Work
- Video: Materials & Costs
- Video: Where Designs Come From
- Video: Where to Find 3D Printers
- Video: 3D Printing Applications
- Practice Quiz: Module 1 Practice Quiz
- Video: 3D Printing Demonstration - Danny Lohan
- Video: 3D Printing vs. Additive Manufacturing - Mark Cotteleer
- Video: Selective Laser Melting - Rodrigo Gutierrez
- Video: 3D Printing Ecosystem - Aaron Roy
- Video: Like this course? Learn more with the iMBA! (optional)
- Reading: Module 2 Overview
- Video: Tour of the Illinois MakerLab - Vishal Sachdev
- Video: Meet the Makers - Arielle Rausin, Cameron Alberg & Scott Zelman
- Video: What’s Special about 3D Printing?
- Video: How Will 3D Printing Change Business?
- Video: The Future of 3D Printing
- Practice Quiz: Module 2 Practice Quiz
- Video: Remixing Products (Exercise Overview)
- Video: Voodoo Manufacturing - Max Friefeld
- Video: Normal - Nikki Kaufman
- Video: Shapeways - Lauren Slowik
- Video: 3D Fashion - Francis Bitonti
- Video: 3D Printed Battery - Paul Braun
- Video: What’s Next? - Hod Lipson
- Video: The 3D Printing Revolution Wrap-Up
- Discussion Prompt: Your Reflections about the Course
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I have learned complete basics of 3D printing .Thanks for the hep
I really like Aric's presence as a teacher. I enjoyed the video formats and being able to "go inside" all the different 3D-printing related places. It was fascinating to both hear and see all the insights and opinions to all the questions and topics.
I really enjoyed going inside all the different places visited. It was interesting to see the different set-ups of shops, machines, and equipment that were used. I particularly liked going inside Sector67 and Shapeways. I live in Wisconsin and visit Madison often and aside from seeing the Sector67 name at Maker-Faires, I have never been to there facility.
The tour of Shapeways was really eye-opening. I enjoyed the visual and audio combination in seeing all the possibilities that exist if I would want to print something in a more advanced material, higher resolution, or other quality that my personal 3D printer wouldn't be able to do.
Being able to both see and hear all of this through video really helped me absorb more and understand the processes better of the various places. I definitely feel like I have more of an insider kind of knowledge around 3D printing now.
Thank you Aric!
Enjoyed a lot
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Great course to get a demonstrative and inspiring initialization into 3D Printing!