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This free course, Additive manufacturing, introduces you to its key concepts. It covers the fundamentals of the additive manufacturing (AM) process, the steps involved in creating a model and building an artefact, the materials and techniques used, as well as the design implications and the factors which affect the functionality of the finished parts.

This specialization is designed to be an introduction to additive manufacturing (AM) with exposure to six different AM processes. The field of AM can be broadly divided into three elements: process, materials and design. This specialization will provide a broad overview of all three elements, which is an ideal preparation for more advanced courses that dive more deeply into the growing field of AM. This specialization covers build preparation, machine setup, and post-processing requirements for six different AM processes. In addition, learners will explore the cross-cutting aspects of AM, including part orientation, supports, design for additive manufacturing, key process parameters, and mechanical and surface properties. You can see an overview of the specialization from Dhruv Bhate.

This course, Additive Manufacturing, is the third course in the Coursera Specialization, Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing. In this course, learners will be introduced to the concept of Additive Manufacturing, learn how it is applied in manufacturing, and what businesses should consider as they decide to implement this technology. Considerations include the economics of the technology, information technology infrastructure, manufacturing ecosystem partners, the business value of implementing Additive Manufacturing, and what needs to happen across the organization to ensure successful implementation. Learners will hear from industry experts as they share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of implementing Additive Manufacturing, how Additive Manufacturing is being implemented in their companies, and insights on the future of this technology within their industry and across manufacturing. The content presented in this course draws on a number of real-life interviews and case studies, and was created through a partnership with Siemens.

Explore the comprehensive capabilities of 3D printing and additive manufacturing in Fusion 360 through this extensive tutorial series. Dive into FFF print settings, body presets, and support structures, including solid volume and bar support. Master the creation of volumetric lattice structures and learn to generate base plate supports. Discover how to utilize template libraries, edit support structure defaults, and sync part visibility to active setups. Explore advanced features like multi-axis deposition toolpaths and process simulation with post-processing. Learn to integrate with select Flashforge & Makerbot printers using GPX PostProcessor, and understand the new Temperature Tower functionality. Gain insights on designing and manufacturing faster with Formlabs, and delve into parametric mesh editing and reverse engineering tools. Explore remote printing via Ultimaker Digital Factory, evaluate models for FFF manufacture using the Additive Assistant add-in, and connect Fusion 360 to OctoPrint. Master advanced techniques such as using the Arc Fit option for G-Code generation and creating custom machines and post-processors for FFF 3D printing.

ABOUT THE COURSE:The manufacturing technology has advanced greatly in the recent years with Additive Manufacturing (AM) of metals now being extended to all sectors of industry such as aerospace, medical, and tooling. The fourth industrial revolution with the advent of IoT and digital manufacturing demands for quicker and modular manufacturing solutions which are well catered by metal AM Technologies. This course brings the introduction to the current status of metal AM basics, materials, processes, and major important related aspects to the table. The students, teachers, practitioners would benefit from this course in updating their skills in the modern technology. The course is supplemented with laboratory demonstrations practical experience. After completion of the course, the learners would be able to advance their prowess in AMin order to reduce the cost of production, improve the performance of fabricated parts, and achieve their defined targets in metal products manufacturing.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Students of all Engineering and Science disciplines.PREREQUISITES:The student should have completed two semesters of UG Engineering or Science program.INDUSTRY SUPPORT:HAL, NAL, SAIL, ISRO

The New Manufacturing Imperative What you'll learn: The course provides a holistic perspective of Additive Manufacturing Technology. The course presents an opportunity to see through & understand additive manufacturing as in real life using 3D animation driven visual platform.Course starts byintroducing the basics of Additive manufacturing process and its unique attributes and offerings while comparing with traditional manufacturing processes.You will get familiarized with additive manufacturing fundamentals, generalprocess workflows, benefits & limitations along with real life industrial applications. The course will provide an insight on the business case requisites (when to choose additive) for additive manufacturing over conventional manufacturing processes.The Course will help you visualize seven different types of additive manufacturing processes, their workflows, pros& cons of each process and applications.To reinforce all the learning, you will also go through an exam of multiple choice questions to test your knowledge acquired throughout the course. These questions are carefully prepared to further strengthen your knowledge of Additive manufacturing.This course will provide a solid platform for the Advanced Course focusing on Metal Additive Manufacturing. BIZM presents a brief overview of our course Additive Manufacturing – Foundation.The course provides a holistic perspective of Additive Manufacturing Technology. The course presents an opportunity to see through & understand additive manufacturing as in real life using 3D animation driven visual platform.Course starts by introducing the basics of Additive manufacturing process and its unique attributes and offerings while comparing with traditional manufacturing processes.You will get familiarized with additive manufacturing fundamentals, general process workflows, benefits & limitations along with real life industrial applications. The course will provide an insight on the business case requisites (when to choose additive) for additive manufacturing over conventional manufacturing processes.The Course will help you visualize seven different types of additive manufacturing processes, their workflows, pros& cons of each process and applications.The course will benefit you in understanding various parts and operations of different Additive Machines (3D Printers) associated with different additive manufacturing processes.The course facilitates thorough understanding of each of the Seven Additive processes exploiting 3D animation based visualization platform. You will be able to distinguish different additive processes and select an appropriate process for the given application.You will be introduced to the post processing operations for each of the seven additive processes and their role in providing finished parts. The course discusses real life applications across different industries to appreciate the wide spread usage of additive manufacturing technology.To reinforce all the learning, you will also go through an exam of multiple choice questions to test your knowledge acquired throughout the course. These questions are carefully prepared to further strengthen your knowledge of Additive manufacturing.

Should a part be made with additive manufacturing? If so, what process should one select, and what design choices should one make? This course seeks to answer these questions by providing a framework called the DFAM staircase, and by providing a scorecard for assessing appropriateness for additive manufacturing. The necessary elements for each course are lecture videos, knowledge checks, and project completion. For additional information on certain topics, I've included supplemental readings and videos throughout various lessons that might enhance your knowledge. Because all resources are not available to all students, these materials are optional. In addition, you will note that some of the lectures feature our department’s graduate students. These excellent students are sometimes closer to the material, having learned it recently, so we greatly appreciate their participation in the instructional process.

Additive Manufacturing, popularly known as 3D Printing, is one of the digital manufacturing processes and a key enabler of Industry 4.0. This course will introduce the fundamental concepts of different Additive Manufacturing processes. It involves a detailed discussion on the working principles, classifications, process parameters, system architecture, etc. This course is best suited for high school, undergraduate, and post-graduate students in mechanical engineering, design department, polymer engineering, medical science, and computer science. Also helps working professionals as well as entrepreneurs interested in additive manufacturing. After completing this course, a learner will be able to ● Get an overview of different AM processes ● Understand the physics of AM processes ● Select an appropriate Additive Manufacturing system ● Design the products for Additive Manufacturing

Discover additive manufacturing techniques and learn how to apply the techniques in business.

Get high-quality 3D prints, every time. Learn how to adjust and manage 3D printer settings to achieve the best possible results.

Learn how to fix common 3D printing problems, such as prints that don't stick to the bed, pimples and dimples, and geometry issues.

This course provides an overview of additive manufacturing processes, setting the stage for a deeper dive into individual processes. We will compare and contrast different additive manufacturing processes, and we will discuss a typical additive manufacturing process flow, from design file to finished part. The necessary elements for each course are lecture videos, knowledge checks, and project completion. For additional information on certain topics, I've included supplemental readings and videos throughout various lessons that might enhance your knowledge. Because all resources are not available to all students, these materials are optional. In addition, you will note that some of the lectures feature our department’s graduate students. These excellent students are sometimes closer to the material, having learned it recently, so we greatly appreciate their participation in the instructional process.

Get high-quality 3D prints, every time. Learn how to adjust and manage 3D printer settings to achieve the best possible results.

This Specialization will introduce you to the magic of 3D printing. Through a series of four cohesive courses and a hands-on capstone experience, 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.

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.

Use design for manufacturing concepts to optimize your parts for 3D printing with fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology.

Learn why additive manufacturing is a viable alternative for short-run production. Review the benefits, costs, materials, and use cases for additive manufacturing. As an alternative to traditional manufacturing techniques such as injection molding, additive manufacturing becomes an attractive option at quantities up to 1,000 units or even more. It can also function as a backup for making bridge parts before the regular ones are available in a manufacturing plant. This course discusses some of the key advantages of additive manufacturing, including part number reduction and thus reduced assembly time; increased reliability; backup capability in case of a part shortage; and possibly lower tooling costs. Instructors Rich Cameron and Joan Horvath also review some of the real-world manufacturing use cases where additive is cost effective and suggest which materials (filament, liquid resin, or powder) might make the most sense for your company and product.

Learn how to fix common 3D printing problems, such as prints that don't stick to the bed, pimples and dimples, and geometry issues.

Learn how to fix common 3D printing problems, such as prints that don't stick to the bed, pimples and dimples, and geometry issues.

Explore the benefits of additive manufacturing across different industries Discover the potential of additive manufacturing for business opportunities, sustainability, process optimisation, and more.