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Understanding the A-Z of 3D Printing

Introductory course about various 3D printing processes,applications, materials used & best practices

J. Aatish Roa

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£14.99 inc VAT
Study method
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Duration
0.7 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

"In the 20th century, no other invention affected the mankind more than technology did."

With the advent of computers in 1950s and internet in 1990s, the fundamental way of doing things has through a massive change. These technologies made our lives better, opened up new avenues and possibilities and gave us a hope for the future. But it generally takes decades for an ecosystem to be built across a particular technology to take it to masses and achieve the truly disruptive nature of that technology.

It is widely believed that 3D printing or additive manufacturing (AM) has the vast potential to become one of these technologies. There is a lot of coverage on 3D printing across many television channels, newspapers and online resources. Now What really is this 3D printing that some have claimed will put an end to traditional manufacturing as we know it? Revolutionize design and impose geopolitical, economic, social, demographic and environmental and security implications to our everyday lives.

The most basic, differentiating principle behind 3D printing technology is that it is an additive manufacturing process. And this is indeed the key because 3D printing is a radically different manufacturing method based on advanced technology that builds up parts, additively, in layers at the sub mm scale. This is fundamentally different from any other existing traditional manufacturing techniques.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

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Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

3
sections
12
lectures
0h 40m
total

    • 1: General explanation of 3D printing 05:41
    • 2: 3D printing procedure 02:16

    • 3: SLA - Stereolithography (SL) 02:57
    • 4: DLP - Digital Light Processing 01:41
    • 5: Laser Sintering 02:24
    • 6: Extrusion or FDM 01:58
    • 7: Inkjet - Binder Jetting 01:34
    • 8: Inkjet - Material Jetting 01:07
    • 9: Selective Deposition Lamination (SDL) 01:21
    • 10: EBM - Electron Beam Melting 00:55

    • 11: 11 - 3D printing materials 06:28
    • 12: 12 - 3D printing applications 11:10

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Description

What will you learn - General explanation of 3D printing, 3D printing procedure, Various types of 3D printing processes, Materials & Applications.

What this course does not cover - How to 3D print.

PS - This is a short introductory course strictly curated for students & curious souls who are completely BEGINNER in this field.

Who is this course for?

  • University students or graduates
  • 3D printing enthusiasts & hobbyist
  • Mechanical engineering graduates & undergraduates.

Requirements

  • No prior experience is required since this is an introductory class to 3D printing itself.
  • No software requirements as well.
  • Just a kin & curious mind & you are good to go.

Career path

  • What Job roles you can apply after completing the course

    • 3D printing engineer

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