Course Summary

3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Specialization, Turn Your Ideas into Objects with 3D Printing. Obtain a rich understanding of what 3D printing is and how 3D printers work and develop skills in 3D Modeling. Consider how this new technology is being used by both firms and individuals with revolutionary potential; acquire a set of tangible skills that will allow you to design, prototype, manufacture, and share (or sell) physical objects. This Specialization will introduce you to the magic of 3D printing. Through a series of four cohesive courses, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to turn your ideas into objects and your objects into ideas. This course brings together a unique mix of academics and industry through partnerships with Ultimaker, a leading desktop 3D Printer manufacturer, and Autodesk, the leader in 3D modeling software. Courses in this specialization include a mix of practice quizzes to self-assess understanding, graded quizzes to validate knowledge of the lecture materials, and peer review assignment to apply course concepts into real-word scenarios. These learning experiences build towards a cumulative learning outcome of developing the skills to imagine, design, make, and share a 3D printed object.