Course Highlights
  • Describe the ways in which 3D printing enables a new way of making things
  • Describe trends in the 3D printing industry
  • Explain the various applications of 3D printing
  • Understand the basics of the design thinking approach
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Curriculum

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Welcome to 3D Printing Applications
Syllabus
About the Discussion Forums
Glossary
Updating Your Profile
Social Media
Getting to Know Your Classmates
Welcome! Please tell us about yourself.
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A New Way of Making
Complexity Is Free
3D Printing: A Paradigm Shift
A Look into the Past and the Future
3D Printing Use Cases
A Venture Capitalist's View of the Industry
A View from the Trenches
Cutting Edge Applications
Bioprinting
Webinar- 3d Printing with Soft Materials(Bonus)
Module 1 Overview
Module 1 Readings
Module 1 Graded Quiz
Module 1 Peer Review Assignment
3D Printing Industry Trends Discussion
3D Printing – On the Edge Discussion

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On-Demand Manufacturing
A Market of One – 3D Hubs
A Market of a Few
On Demand and Local – TechShop
Learning by Making and Making for Fun at the Fab Lab
For Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Careers in 3D Printing
3D Printing and the Future (or Demise) of Intellectual Property
Module 2 Overview
Module 2 Readings
Module 2 Graded Quiz
Module 2 Peer Review Assignment
Everyone Can Be a Maker – Discussion
3D Printing and IP Discussion: Does IP Matter?
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3D Printing in Development and Education
3D Printing and Subsistence Marketplaces
Illinois Marketplace and Maker Literacy Program
From Trash to Objects
Enabling the Future
A Step Up with Bionic Hands
3D4D with TechforTrade
3D Printing in Education
Girls in STEM: MakerGirls
Module 3 Overview
Module 3 Readings
Resources for Educators
Module 3 Graded Quiz
Module 3 Peer Review Assignment
3D Printing for Development – Discussion
3D Printing in Education – Discussion
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An Intro to Design Thinking
What is Design Thinking?
Understanding User Needs
3D Printing and Design Thinking
Utensil Grip Personalization
MultiPLY
City X Project
Module 4 Overview
Module 4 Readings
Module 4 Graded Quiz
Module 4 Peer Review Assignment
Design Thinking Discussion
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