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/)
Created by: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Course Orientation
In this section, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation also contains an overview of the entire 3D Printing Specialization.
2 videos, 6 readings, 1 practice quiz
- 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
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.
17 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
- 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)
Graded: What Would You Make? (Exercise)
Graded: Module 1 Quiz
WEEK 2
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.
12 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
- 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
Graded: Remixing Products (Exercise)
Graded: Module 2 Quiz
Course Conclusion
This brief module contains a course summary, previews the other courses in our 3D printing specialization, and provides you with the opportunity to share your thoughts about your experience in this course.
1 video
- Video: The 3D Printing Revolution Wrap-Up
- Discussion Prompt: Your Reflections about the Course
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Ratings and Reviews
Wonderful class! So resourceful!
very intersting course for bignners
This was a great introductory course to 3D printing. I got to learn about a lots of new stuff that's being done with 3D printing.
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Awesome work, quite a lot of research done by sir Aric. Kudos