This course will help you understand how 3D printing is being applied across a number of domains, including design, manufacturing, and retailing. It will also demonstrate the special capabilities of 3D printing such as customization, self-assembly, and the ability to print complex objects. In addition to business applications, this course will also examine how individuals, including those in developing countries, are using this technology to create solutions to the problems they face. This course will also provide an overview of design thinking and how you can use this framework to develop ideas that can be turned into objects. Learners who complete this course will obtain a rich understanding of the capabilities of 3D printing and how to think about designing objects for this new technology.
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UE
Sep 13, 2016
This course is very interesting, enlightening and a wonderful introduction especially for learners with no prior experience with 3D printing.
OZ
Feb 06, 2018
GREAT COURSE! Really helped me to understand various fields of 3D printing application and developed my interest in 3D printing technology.
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Module 2: 3D Printing – On-Demand Manufacturing
In this module, we will discuss examples of how 3D printing enhances product customization as well as the development of on-demand manufacturing. We will look at how individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses can leverage the ecosystem to turn ideas into objects. Finally, we will consider the importance of intellectual property issues in 3D printing.
Taught By
Vishal Sachdev
Clinical Assistant Professor , Director, Illinois MakerLab
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