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Generative Design for Additive Manufacturing
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 26 hours
  • Course by Autodesk
  • Offered by

About

This course introduces you to one of the more common applications of generative design: Additive Manufacturing or 3D printing as it's also known. In this course, we explore the basics of geometry creation and the mindset shift needed to build a generative design"a deeper understanding of generative design, its parameters, and how to work with the results specifically aimed at making a 3D printed metal part. We develop insightful understanding of the generative workflow by exploring Autodesk Fusion 360 tools and combining them with the creative process of taking an idea to a 3D model. We'll learn how to focus on where a design is and isn't and apply the generative design thinking process to define a study as we take a deeper dive into Fusion 360. You'll need a paid subscription to Fusion 360 to complete the assignments in this course. Be sure to review your access or payment options before enrolling: https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360 Want to take your learning to the next level? Complete the Autodesk Generative Design for Manufacturing Specialization, and you'll unlock an additional Autodesk Credential as further recognition of your success! The Autodesk Credential comes with a digital badge and certificate, which you can add to your resume and share on social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Sharing your Autodesk Credential can signal to hiring managers that you've got the right skills for the job and you're up on the latest industry trends like generative design.

Modules

Getting started

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Pre-course questions

1 Discussions

  • Week 1 discussion prompt

3 Videos

  • Course overview
  • Get the software
  • Fusion UI update

3 Readings

  • Customer story
  • Get the software
  • What is Generative Design resources

About your classmates

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Getting to know your classmates

2 Readings

  • About the discussion forum
  • More learning resources and online communities from Autodesk

Week 1 overview

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Week 1 overview

How can we utilize Generative Design?

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • What is Generative Design
  • Comparing Shape Optimization to Generative Design

Basics of 3D Modeling in Fusion 360

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • The Fusion 360 User Interface
  • The basics of sketching
  • Creating solid bodies from sketches
  • Understanding Bodies and Components
  • How to collaborate and comment on designs

Creating the Regions for a Design to Avoid

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Reviewing a traditional design
  • Creating Obstacle Geometry for Walls
  • Creating Obstacle Geometry for Shelf and Hardware
  • Changing the appearance of a component or body

Creating the Regions to Keep in a Design

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • How to identify preserve regions
  • Creating preserve regions for the hardware

Week 1: Practice exercise 1

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Practice exercise 1 video instructions
  • Practice exercise 1 solution

1 Readings

  • Practice exercise 1 instructions

Week 1: Practice exercise 2

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Practice exercise 2 video instructions
  • Practice exercise 2 solution

1 Readings

  • Practice exercise 2 instructions

Week 1: Practice exercise 3

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Practice exercise 3 video instructions
  • Practice exercise 3 solution

1 Readings

  • Practice exercise 3 instructions

Week 1: Challenge exercise

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Week 1 Challenge exercise

Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 1 quiz

Getting started

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
Show info about module content

1 Discussions

  • Week 2 discussion prompt

1 Videos

  • Week 2 overview

1 Readings

  • Defining a Generative Setup resources

Defining a Generative Study’s Objectives and Settings

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Generative Design workspace overview
  • Generative Design Study Settings
  • Selecting Study Materials
  • Defining Generative Objectives

Using Edit Model to work on Obstacles and Preserves

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Using the Edit Model Workspace to mirror geometry
  • Defining Obstacle Regions
  • Defining Preserve Regions

Setting up Loads and Constraints

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Setting up the first load case
  • Picking a manufacturing method

Solving Generative Design Outcomes

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Using the Previewer
  • Solving a Generative Study
  • Viewing a Generative Outcome Live

Week 2: Practice exercise 1

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Practice exercise 1 video instructions
  • Practice exercise 1 solution

1 Readings

  • Practice exercise 1 instructions

Week 2: Practice exercise 2

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Practice exercise 2 video instructions
  • Practice exercise 2 solution

1 Readings

  • Practice exercise 2 instructions

Week 2: Practice exercise 3

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Practice exercise 3 video instructions
  • Practice exercise 3 solution

1 Readings

  • Practice exercise 3 instructions

Week 2: Challenge excercise

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Week 2 Challenge exercise

Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Week 2 quiz

Getting started

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
Show info about module content

1 Discussions

  • Week 3 discussion prompt

1 Videos

  • Week 3 overview

1 Readings

  • Working with Generative Design Outcomes resources

Viewing and Filtering Generative Design Outcomes

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Learning the Explore User Interface
  • Options when viewing Outcomes
  • Selecting an Outcome Iteration

Creating a 3D Design from an Outcome

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Creating a 3D Design
  • Viewing and editing a design
  • Creating a distributed design
  • Viewing an Export Mesh Design

Collaboration and Sharing of Design Outcomes

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Invite a user to collaborate
  • Create a share link

Week 3: Practice exercise 1

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Practice exercise 1 video instructions
  • Practice exercise 1 solution

1 Readings

  • Practice exercise 1 instructions

Week 3: Practice exercise 2

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Practice exercise 2 video instructions
  • Practice exercise 2 solution

1 Readings

  • Practice exercise 2 instructions

Week 3: Practice exercise 3

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Practice exercise 3 video instructions
  • Practice exercise 3 solution

1 Readings

  • Practice exercise 3 instructions

Week 3: Challenge excercise

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Week 3 Challenge exercise

Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Week 3 quiz

Getting started

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
Show info about module content

1 Discussions

  • Week 4 discussion prompt

1 Videos

  • Week 4 overview

1 Readings

  • Post Process a Generative Design for Additive Manufacturing resources

Basics of Form Tools

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • Creating a box primitive
  • Using Edit Form
  • Creasing and Uncreasing edges
  • Freeze and Unfreeze
  • Additional form tools

Controlling the Interface of a Generative Outcome and Preserve Regions

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • Exploring a design timeline
  • Unfreezing and editing geometry
  • Manipulating a form with erase and fill
  • Manually patching a form body
  • Changing the display of a form body

Finalizing a Design for Additive Manufacturing

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Adding design comments for manufacturing
  • Exporting an STL

Week 4: Practice exercise 1

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Practice exercise 1 video instructions
  • Practice exercise 1 solution

1 Readings

  • Practice exercise 1 instructions

Week 4: Practice exercise 2

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Practice exercise 2 video instructions
  • Practice exercise 2 solution

1 Readings

  • Practice exercise 2 instructions

Week 4: Practice exercise 3

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Practice exercise 3 video instructions
  • Practice exercise 3 solution

1 Readings

  • Practice exercise 3 instructions

Week 4: Challenge exercise

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Week 4 Challenge exercise

Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 4 quiz

Course assessment and peer review

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Course assessment

1 Peer Review

  • Course Challenge–Peer Review

Auto Summary

Discover the fundamentals of Generative Design for Additive Manufacturing with this foundational course in Science & Engineering. Guided by expert instructors, you'll delve into geometry creation, generative design principles, and the Autodesk® Fusion 360™ tools to create 3D printed metal parts. This 1560-minute course requires a paid Fusion 360 subscription and offers professional and starter options. Ideal for aspiring engineers and designers, it also provides an opportunity to earn an Autodesk Credential to enhance your resume and social media profiles.

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