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/)
The Birth of Desktop 3D Printing - Matt Griffin
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Skills You'll Learn
Materials, New Product Development, Human–Computer Interaction, Product Development
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SA
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.
JN
Mar 12, 2017
Wonderful introduction to 3D printing. I have no experience with this technology and found the information to be very accessible. Looking forward to the remaining courses in this specialization!
From the lesson
Module 1: What Is 3D Printing?
In this module, you will learn what 3D Printing is, how 3D Printers work, and the types of objects you can make using this technology.
Taught By
Aric Rindfleisch
John M. Jones Professor of Marketing and Area Chair, Marketing and Vernon Zimmerman Faculty Fellow and Executive Director of Illinois MakerLab