3D Printing Applications

  • 4.6
Approx. 20 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course is designed to give students an introduction to 3D printing and its applications. Students will learn the basics of 3D printing, and explore how it can be used in a variety of industries.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn the basics of 3D printing technology
  • Explore the various industries where 3D printing is being used
  • Discover the potential of 3D printing in the future

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

  • 3D Printing Technician
    • USA: $40,000 - $60,000
    • India: ₹3,00,000 - ₹5,00,000
    • Spain: €20,000 - €30,000
  • 3D Printing Engineer
    • USA: $70,000 - $100,000
    • India: ₹6,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
    • Spain: €40,000 - €60,000
  • Product Designer
    • USA: $50,000 - $90,000
    • India: ₹4,00,000 - ₹8,00,000
    • Spain: €25,000 - €50,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the basics of 3D printing technology
  • Explore the various industries where 3D printing is being used
  • Discover the potential of 3D printing in the future

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic computer skills
  • Access to a 3D printer (optional)

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

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  • 3D Printing for Entrepreneurs
  • Introduction to 3D Printing

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Description

This course will help you understand how 3D printing is being applied across a number of domains, including design, manufacturing, and retailing. It will also demonstrate the special capabilities of 3D printing such as customization, self-assembly, and the ability to print complex objects. In addition to business applications, this course will also examine how individuals, including those in developing countries, are using this technology to create solutions to the problems they face. This course will also provide an overview of design thinking and how you can use this framework to develop ideas that can be turned into objects. Learners who complete this course will obtain a rich understanding of the capabilities of 3D printing and how to think about designing objects for this new technology.

Outline

  • Course Orientation
  • Welcome to 3D Printing Applications
  • Syllabus
  • About the Discussion Forums
  • Glossary
  • Updating Your Profile
  • Social Media
  • Module 1: 3D Printing – A New Way of Making
  • A New Way of Making
  • Complexity Is Free
  • 3D Printing: A Paradigm Shift
  • A Look into the Past and the Future
  • 3D Printing Use Cases
  • A Venture Capitalist's View of the Industry
  • A View from the Trenches
  • Cutting Edge Applications
  • Bioprinting
  • Webinar- 3d Printing with Soft Materials(Bonus)
  • Module 1 Overview
  • Module 1 Readings
  • Bonus Webinar Audio- Whats the Hype around 3dPrinting
  • Bonus Webinar-What's all the hype around 3d printing
  • Webinar- 3d Printing Comes of Age
  • Bonus Webinar- MyMini Factory CEO Interview
  • Bonus Webinar- The Maker Movement in Education
  • Module 1 Graded Quiz
  • Module 2: 3D Printing – On-Demand Manufacturing
  • On-Demand Manufacturing
  • A Market of One – 3D Hubs
  • A Market of a Few
  • On Demand and Local – TechShop
  • Learning by Making and Making for Fun at the Fab Lab
  • For Businesses and Entrepreneurs
  • Careers in 3D Printing
  • 3D Printing and the Future (or Demise) of Intellectual Property
  • Module 2 Overview
  • Module 2 Readings
  • Module 2 Graded Quiz
  • Module 3: 3D Printing for Development and Education
  • 3D Printing in Development and Education
  • 3D Printing and Subsistence Marketplaces
  • Illinois Marketplace and Maker Literacy Program
  • From Trash to Objects
  • Enabling the Future
  • A Step Up with Bionic Hands
  • 3D4D with TechforTrade
  • 3D Printing in Education
  • Girls in STEM: MakerGirls
  • Module 3 Overview
  • Module 3 Readings
  • Resources for Educators
  • Module 3 Graded Quiz
  • Module 4: From Ideas to Objects
  • An Intro to Design Thinking
  • What is Design Thinking?
  • Understanding User Needs
  • 3D Printing and Design Thinking
  • Utensil Grip Personalization
  • MultiPLY
  • City X Project
  • Module 4 Overview
  • Module 4 Readings
  • Module 4 Graded Quiz
  • Course Wrap Up
  • Whats Next?
  • Gies Online Programs
  • Congratulations!
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Vishal Sachdev
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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