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3D Printing Applications
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 21 hours
  • Course by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Offered by

About

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.

Modules

About the Courses

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • Welcome to 3D Printing Applications

3 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • About the Discussion Forums
  • Glossary

About Your Classmates

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Getting to Know Your Classmates

2 Readings

  • Updating Your Profile
  • Social Media

Module 1 Information

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • A New Way of Making

2 Readings

  • Module 1 Overview
  • Module 1 Readings

What's Different About 3D Printing

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Complexity Is Free
  • 3D Printing: A Paradigm Shift

3D Printing Industry Trends

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • 3D Printing Industry Trends Discussion

4 Videos

  • 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

3D Printing – On the Edge

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • 3D Printing – On the Edge Discussion

2 Videos

  • Cutting Edge Applications
  • Bioprinting

Module 1 Assignments

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Graded Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Module 1 Peer Review Assignment

Optional Content - Webinars with Experts

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Webinar- 3d Printing with Soft Materials(Bonus)

Module 2 Information

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • On-Demand Manufacturing

2 Readings

  • Module 2 Overview
  • Module 2 Readings

Everyone Can Be a Maker

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Everyone Can Be a Maker – Discussion

6 Videos

  • 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 Intellectual Property

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • 3D Printing and IP Discussion: Does IP Matter?

1 Videos

  • 3D Printing and the Future (or Demise) of Intellectual Property

Module 2 Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Graded Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Module 2 Peer Review Assignment

Module 3 Information

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    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • 3D Printing in Development and Education

2 Readings

  • Module 3 Overview
  • Module 3 Readings

3D Printing for Development (3D4D)

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • 3D Printing for Development – Discussion

6 Videos

  • 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

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • 3D Printing in Education – Discussion

2 Videos

  • 3D Printing in Education
  • Girls in STEM: MakerGirls

1 Readings

  • Resources for Educators

Module 3 Assignments

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Graded Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Module 3 Peer Review Assignment

Module 4 Information

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • An Intro to Design Thinking

2 Readings

  • Module 4 Overview
  • Module 4 Readings

An Introduction to Design Thinking

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • What is Design Thinking?
  • Understanding User Needs
  • 3D Printing and Design Thinking

Design Thinking in Action

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Design Thinking Discussion

3 Videos

  • Utensil Grip Personalization
  • MultiPLY
  • City X Project

Module 4 Assignments

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4 Graded Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Module 4 Peer Review Assignment

Course Wrap Up & What's Next

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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2 Discussions

  • Your Reflections about the Course
  • Feedback on Question Answer bot powered by AI

2 Videos

  • Whats Next?
  • Gies Online Programs

1 Readings

  • Congratulations on completing the course!

Auto Summary

Explore the revolutionary world of 3D Printing Applications with this foundational course by Coursera. Delve into diverse domains such as design, manufacturing, and retailing, and uncover the unique capabilities of 3D printing, including customization and complex object creation. Learn how individuals, especially in developing countries, leverage this technology for innovative solutions. With a focus on design thinking, this course empowers you to transform ideas into tangible objects. Ideal for beginners, the course spans approximately 1260 minutes and offers both Professional and Starter subscription options. Join now to gain a comprehensive understanding of 3D printing's potential.

Vishal Sachdev
Instructor

Vishal Sachdev