The 3D Printing Revolution

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

About this Course

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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 was listed in the top 50 MOOC's of all time by Class-Central (https://www.class-central.com/report/top-moocs/)

Learner Career Outcomes

36%

started a new career after completing these courses

29%

got a tangible career benefit from this course

17%

got a pay increase or promotion

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

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Flexible deadlines

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Beginner Level

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish

Skills you will gain

MaterialsProduct DevelopmentNew Product DevelopmentHuman–Computer Interaction

Learner Career Outcomes

36%

started a new career after completing these courses

29%

got a tangible career benefit from this course

17%

got a pay increase or promotion

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Beginner Level

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish

Instructor

Instructor rating

4.78/5 (195 Ratings)

Aric Rindfleisch

John M. Jones Professor of Marketing

Department of Business Administration

508,554 Learners

6 Courses

Offered by

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a world leader in research, teaching and public engagement, distinguished by the breadth of its programs, broad academic excellence, and internationally renowned faculty and alumni. Illinois serves the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and finding solutions to critical societal needs.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Course Orientation

In this section, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment.

2 hours to complete

1 video (Total 6 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

1 video

Welcome to the 3D Printing Revolution!6m

6 readings

Learner Stories3m

Syllabus10m

About the Discussion Forums4m

Glossary3m

Updating Your Profile10m

Social Media4m

1 practice exercise

Orientation Quiz30m

4 hours to complete

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.

4 hours to complete

17 videos (Total 120 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

17 videos

Views on 3D Printing - Champaign & New York6m

My 3D Printing Story - Aric Rindfleisch3m

Tour of Sector67 - Chris Meyer7m

3D Printing, the Maker Movement & Hackerspaces - Chris Meyer9m

The Birth of Desktop 3D Printing - Matt Griffin13m

What Would You Make? (Exercise Overview)3m

History of 3D Printing3m

How 3D Printers Work5m

Materials & Costs4m

Where Designs Come From4m

Where to Find 3D Printers4m

3D Printing Applications7m

3D Printing Demonstration - Danny Lohan14m

3D Printing vs. Additive Manufacturing - Mark Cotteleer15m

Selective Laser Melting - Rodrigo Gutierrez2m

3D Printing Ecosystem - Aaron Roy13m

Like this course? Learn more with the iMBA! (optional)1m

1 reading

Module 1 Overview2m

2 practice exercises

Module 1 Practice Quiz30m

Module 1 Quiz30m

Week

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Module 2: Why Is It Revolutionary?

In this module, you will learn what is special about 3D Printing and how this technology will change the business world and revolutionize our economy.

4 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 131 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

12 videos

Tour of the Illinois MakerLab - Vishal Sachdev15m

Meet the Makers - Arielle Rausin, Cameron Alberg & Scott Zelman15m

What’s Special about 3D Printing?6m

How Will 3D Printing Change Business?5m

The Future of 3D Printing9m

Remixing Products (Exercise Overview)9m

Voodoo Manufacturing - Max Friefeld11m

Normal - Nikki Kaufman10m

Shapeways - Lauren Slowik13m

3D Fashion - Francis Bitonti9m

3D Printed Battery - Paul Braun13m

What’s Next? - Hod Lipson12m

1 reading

Module 2 Overview10m

2 practice exercises

Module 2 Practice Quiz30m

Module 2 Quiz30m

1 hour to complete

Course Conclusion

This brief module contains a course summary, and provides you with the opportunity to share your thoughts about your experience in this course.

1 hour to complete

2 videos (Total 6 min), 1 reading

2 videos

The 3D Printing Revolution Wrap-Up2m

Gies Online Programs3m

1 reading

Congratulations!10m

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The 3D Printing Revolution