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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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/)

Status: New Product Development
Status: Digital Transformation
BeginnerCourse10 hours

Featured reviews

MM

Reviewed Aug 19, 2018

The course met my expectation as an excellent introduction to additive manufacturing. I enjoyed particularly the videos of company visits illustrating the broad applications of 3d printing.

BB

Reviewed Apr 5, 2023

Very introductory; maybe too much "business" oriented for an engineer. Yet, very interesting to get some background on 3D printing before actually learning to use the technology.

JK

Reviewed Aug 19, 2019

This course is a great introduction into the industry that is 3D printing. Whether you are involved in business, engineering, design, or another career, I would definitely recommend this course.

LK

Reviewed Dec 8, 2021

ProsDr Aric Reindfleisch has really described 3D printing for beginners in most lucid manner and simple way. Assignment details need to be updated. overall a good learning experience

JB

Reviewed May 8, 2016

The course was great! I think its a great point to start in 3d printing, it has lot of information, links, interviews and it easy to understand. Keep up the good work!!!

SA

Reviewed May 8, 2020

It is an amazing technology that has revolutionized the world. This course really help me in understanding the 3D printers working principle and much more. I really feel proud to learnt about it.

SI

Reviewed Mar 9, 2022

The course is very instructive and captivating. However the thingiverse customizer takes too long to process remixes, perhaps some alternative should be introduced for the assignment.

DL

Reviewed Apr 29, 2016

This is a great introduction to 3d printing and the maker movement. Things I thought I knew were corrected and resources I never knew about were introduced. Very worthwhile

TY

Reviewed May 31, 2020

The way the course is conducted is interesting as it interviews experts in the 3D printing to share their stories and insights. This gave me good insights into how the 3D printing world is.

EB

Reviewed Jun 19, 2017

It is a good introduction to know about the 3D printing world ( the software, hardware and materials and objects to be printed), how they were, how are now, and how it could be.

PR

Reviewed May 16, 2020

This is very interesting course. You take this course for improve your knowledge about 3D printing. And to look at some unique products that has been made by some company.

NS

Reviewed Jan 25, 2017

This was a great course, great implementation and motivation was provided which has definitely increased my enthusiasm and i am really looking forward to other courses to increase my skills.

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