Welcome to “Introduction to 3D Printing Technology Deep Dive!” In this short course, you will learn about the working principles, applications, and limitations of various 3D printing technologies. After the course, you will be familiar with how to choose the right 3D printing technology to create proper prototypes.
3D Printing Technology Deep Dive and Use Cases
3D Printing Technology Deep Dive and Use Cases
This course is part of Rapid Prototyping Using 3D Printing Specialization
Taught in English
Instructor: Keng Hsu
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Students will investigate the working principles, applications, and limitations of various 3D printing technologies.
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6 quizzes
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals
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Recommended experience
9 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
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This course is part of the Rapid Prototyping Using 3D Printing Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
Welcome to “Introduction to 3D Printing Technology Deep Dive!” In this short course, you will learn about the working principles, applications, and limitations of various 3D printing technologies. After the course, you will be familiar with how to choose the right 3D printing technology to create proper prototypes.
What's included
1 reading
In this module, you will learn the technology principles, advantages, and disadvantages of metal and composite 3D printing technologies.
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5 videos1 reading2 quizzes
In this module learners will be introduced to the 3D printing techniques of doing ceramics and electronics prototyping, as well as design for 3D printing principles.
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2 videos5 readings2 quizzes
In this module learners will be introduced to the landscape of the 3D printing industry.
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1 video6 readings2 quizzes
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