The 3D Printing Revolution
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. This course is listed in the top 50 MOOCs of all time by Class-Central (https://www.class-central.com/report/top-moocs/)
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 11 hours
- Course by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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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. This course is listed in the top 50 MOOCs of all time by Class-Central.
Modules
About the Course
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- Orientation Quiz
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- Introduction to the 3D Printing Specialization
- Welcome to the 3D Printing Revolution!
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- Syllabus
- About the Discussion Forums
- Glossary
- Learner Stories
About Your Classmates
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Discussion
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Discussions
- Getting to Know Your Classmates
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- Updating Your Profile
- Social Media
Module 1 Overview
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- Module 1 Overview
3D Printing Insights
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PeerReview
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- What Would You Make? (Exercise)
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- Share your "What Would You Make" Video
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Videos
- Views on 3D Printing - Champaign & New York
- My 3D Printing Story - Aric Rindfleisch
- Tour of Sector67 - Chris Meyer
- 3D Printing, the Maker Movement & Hackerspaces - Chris Meyer
- The Birth of Desktop 3D Printing - Matt Griffin
- What Would You Make? (Exercise Overview)
3D Printing: Facts & Concepts
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- Module 1 Practice Quiz
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- History of 3D Printing
- How 3D Printers Work
- Materials & Costs
- Where Designs Come From
- Where to Find 3D Printers
- 3D Printing Applications
More 3D Printing Insights
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- 3D Printing Demonstration - Danny Lohan
- 3D Printing vs. Additive Manufacturing - Mark Cotteleer
- Selective Laser Melting - Rodrigo Gutierrez
- 3D Printing Ecosystem - Aaron Roy
Module 1 Quiz
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- Module 1 Quiz
Optional Content
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- Like this course? Learn more with the iMBA! (optional)
Module 2 Information
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- Module 2 Overview
An Early Look at the Coming Revolution
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- Tour of the Illinois MakerLab - Vishal Sachdev
- Meet the Makers - Arielle Rausin, Cameron Alberg & Scott Zelman
The 3D Printing Revolution: Facts & Concepts
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PeerReview
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Assignment
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- Module 2 Practice Quiz
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Peer Review
- Remixing Products (Exercise)
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- What’s Special about 3D Printing?
- How Will 3D Printing Change Business?
- The Future of 3D Printing
- Remixing Products (Exercise Overview)
The Revolutionaries
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- Voodoo Manufacturing - Max Friefeld
- Normal - Nikki Kaufman
- Shapeways - Lauren Slowik
- 3D Fashion - Francis Bitonti
- 3D Printed Battery - Paul Braun
- What’s Next? - Hod Lipson
Module 2 Quiz
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- Module 2 Quiz
Course Wrap Up & What's Next
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Discussion
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- Your Reflections about the Course
- Feedback on Question Answer Bot powered by AI
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- The 3D Printing Revolution Wrap-Up
- Learn on Your Terms
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- Congratulations on completing the course!
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Explore the revolutionary world of 3D printing with this foundational course on Coursera, guided by industry experts. Over 660 minutes, learn how 3D printers work, their applications, and future potential through video lectures, interviews, and hands-on exercises. Ideal for beginners, this paid subscription course will empower you to print and customize your own 3D designs.
Aric Rindfleisch