Introduction to 3D Printing for Designers Certificate

Learn all 3D printing has to offer you and your business. In this certificate, you will learn the basics of CAD modeling, 3D print a model you’ve designed, overcome design constraints of rapid prototyping, and learn to identify which of the digital fabrication techniques best suits the needs of your designs.

You’ll learn to incorporate digital fabrication resources into your work while maintaining realistic cost and time expectations for your projects.

This certificate is geared towards designers, makers, and DIY’ers from all industries.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills

• Access to a laptop/macbook with a 3-button scroll wheel mouse is helpful but not mandatory

Learn How To

• Create models that meet the criteria of 3D printing

• Identify different types of 3D printing methods

• Understand the basics of multiple slicing softwares

• Compare material advantages and disadvantages of various filaments

• Know the potential of additive manufacturing vs. subtractive manufacturing

• Access CAD resources outside the classroom