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3D Printing Technology Deep Dive and Use Cases (Coursera)

Offered by Arizona State University,

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.

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Course 3 of 3 in the Rapid Prototyping Using 3D Printing Specialization.

What You Will Learn
Students will investigate the working principles, applications, and limitations of various 3D printing technologies.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Course Introduction
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.

WEEK 2
3DP Metals and Composites
In this module, you will learn the technology principles, advantages, and disadvantages of metal and composite 3D printing technologies.

WEEK 3
3DP Ceramics and Electronics
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.

WEEK 4
3DP Landscape
In this module learners will be introduced to the landscape of the 3D printing industry.

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