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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The 3D Printing Revolution
Universidade de Illinois em Urbana-ChampaignUniversidade de Illinois em Urbana-ChampaignAbout this Course
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Learner Career Outcomes
33%
started a new career after completing these courses
33%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
12%
got a pay increase or promotion
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Beginner Level
Approx. 8 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Chinese (Simplified)
Skills you will gain
MaterialsProduct DevelopmentNew Product DevelopmentHuman–Computer Interaction
Learner Career Outcomes
33%
started a new career after completing these courses
33%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
12%
got a pay increase or promotion
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 8 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Chinese (Simplified)
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Universidade de Illinois em Urbana-ChampaignUniversidade de Illinois em 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
1 hour to complete
Course Orientation
In this section, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment.
1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 6 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
6 readings
Learner Stories3m
Syllabus10m
About the Discussion Forums4m
Glossary3m
Updating Your Profile10m
Social Media4m
1 practice exercise
Orientation Quiz10m
3 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.
3 hours to complete
17 videos (Total 120 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes
17 videos
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
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1 reading
Module 1 Overview2m
2 practice exercises
Module 1 Practice Quiz10m
Module 1 Quiz20m
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
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 Quiz10m
Module 2 Quiz20m
22 minutes 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.
22 minutes to complete
1 video (Total 2 min)
1 video
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