This course is part of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Develop functional 3D printed solutions to real problems
Design parts optimized for 3D printing production
Apply foundational concepts to solve real-world challenges
Create complete project from concept to final product
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
0.1 Hours PreRecorded video
2 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This capstone course integrates learning from the 3D Printing Specialization through a hands-on project. Students learn to turn ideas into physical objects by following a step-by-step process of imagining, designing, making, and sharing a 3D printed solution. The course covers problem-solving with 3D printing, design for additive manufacturing, and production considerations, offering practical experience in creating real-world solutions.
Module 1 Origins of Desktop 3D Printing
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 2 Problem Solving with 3D Printing
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 3 Design and Development
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 4 Process and Production
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
Instructor
Expert in Engineering Education and Additive Manufacturing
Alex Larson serves as an Engineering and Manufacturing Teacher at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he specializes in hands-on technical education and 3D printing technologies. He teaches several courses in the university's comprehensive 3D Printing Specialization on Coursera, focusing on additive manufacturing technologies and their applications in modern engineering. His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical, experiential learning that combines theoretical knowledge with real-world problem-solving. His expertise includes designing and implementing curriculum that helps students understand both the technical and practical aspects of modern manufacturing processes, with particular emphasis on how additive technologies are transforming traditional manufacturing methods. Through his courses, he guides students in understanding 3D printing applications, hardware, software, and project implementation, while encouraging innovative thinking and community engagement through shared solutions. His practical approach to engineering education helps bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world manufacturing challenges.
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