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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Great. Moving on to PART II now.
Excelent Introduction to the specialization.
This course is really amazing. After watching it, I'm now really interested in 3D printing, and I'll see how things will go from here.
Dr. Aricdid did a fantastic job with his explanations and the types of interviews he chose to present, it really opened up my mind to all the things 3D printing can achieve! I'm also very thankful for providing us with sites and places from which we can get more information about 3D printing. I already ordered one of the books they suggested about 3D printing from amazon and I can't wait to read it!
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Excellent course!