Introduction to 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

Introduction to 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing

Learn Industry 4.0 Concepts, AM Technologies, Materials, CAD Data Prep, Quality, Post-Processing & Real Applications.

This course provides a complete introduction to 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM), starting from the basics of Industry 4.0 and the growing role of 3D printing in modern industries.

You begin by understanding why Industry 4.0 matters, how digital transformation works, and how additive manufacturing supports innovation, customization, lightweight design, and rapid production.

You then explore 3D printing fundamentals, different additive manufacturing processes, and technologies such as vat photopolymerization, powder bed fusion, binder jetting, material extrusion, and directed energy deposition.

The course highlights real applications across aerospace, healthcare, automotive, energy, and strategic sectors.

You will learn how CAD data is prepared for AM, including input file formats, support generation, slicing, and common commercial tools used in the industry.


By Krishna Kashyap Singh

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Requirements

  • No prior 3D printing experience required

  • Basic engineering knowledge helpful

  • Open to students, professionals, and hobbyists

What to expect from this course

You will learn what Industry 4.0 is, why it matters, and how 3D printing plays a key role in digital manufacturing.

You will understand the fundamentals of 3D printing, types of additive manufacturing processes, and how each technology works.

You will study real applications of AM in aerospace, healthcare, automotive, and energy sectors.

You will learn how CAD data is prepared for 3D printing, including file formats, orientation, supports, slicing, and commercial platforms.

You will explore 3D printing materials, including resins and metal alloys, and how to compare them for different use cases.

You will understand value addition through AM like customization, lightweighting, and complex geometry design.

You will study design for additive manufacturing, including limitations, modifications, simulation-driven design, and multi-layer design approaches.

You will learn about digital inventory, AM-enabled warehouses, and examples of digital storage and on-demand manufacturing.

You will understand quality considerations in AM, common defects, testing methods, and both destructive and non-destructive testing.

You will learn essential post-processing techniques for polymer and metal additive manufacturing.

The Curriculum

Module 1: Industry 4.0

  • What is Industry 4.0?

  • Why do we need Industry 4.0?

  • Role of 3D Printing in Industry 4.0 Part-1

  • Role of 3D Printing in Industry 4.0 Part-2

Module 2: Notes

Module 3: Introduction to 3D Printing

Module 4: Application of 3D Printing

Module 5: CAD Data for AM

Module 6: Material for 3D Printing

Module 7: Value Addition Using AM

Module 8: Design for AM

Module 9: Digital Inventory and Warehouse

Module 10: Quality and Post-Processing in 3D Printing

Module 1: Industry 4.0

  • What is Industry 4.0?

  • Why do we need Industry 4.0?

  • Role of 3D Printing in Industry 4.0 Part-1

  • Role of 3D Printing in Industry 4.0 Part-2

Module 2: Notes

Module 3: Introduction to 3D Printing

Module 4: Application of 3D Printing

Module 5: CAD Data for AM

Module 6: Material for 3D Printing

Module 7: Value Addition Using AM

Module 8: Design for AM

Module 9: Digital Inventory and Warehouse

Module 10: Quality and Post-Processing in 3D Printing

Module 1: Industry 4.0

  • What is Industry 4.0?

  • Why do we need Industry 4.0?

  • Role of 3D Printing in Industry 4.0 Part-1

  • Role of 3D Printing in Industry 4.0 Part-2

Module 2: Notes

Module 3: Introduction to 3D Printing

Module 4: Application of 3D Printing

Module 5: CAD Data for AM

Module 6: Material for 3D Printing

Module 7: Value Addition Using AM

Module 8: Design for AM

Module 9: Digital Inventory and Warehouse

Module 10: Quality and Post-Processing in 3D Printing

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Learn from Subject Experts:

Courses are created and reviewed by professionals with real manufacturing and design experience, ensuring every lesson is accurate, practical, and industry-ready.

Learning That Works:

Complex topics are broken down into simple, actionable lessons that engineers can implement immediately.

instructor pic

Learn from Subject Experts:

Courses are created and reviewed by professionals with real manufacturing and design experience, ensuring every lesson is accurate, practical, and industry-ready.

Learning That Works:

Complex topics are broken down into simple, actionable lessons that engineers can implement immediately.

instructor pic

Learn from Subject Experts:

Courses are created and reviewed by professionals with real manufacturing and design experience, ensuring every lesson is accurate, practical, and industry-ready.

Learning That Works:

Complex topics are broken down into simple, actionable lessons that engineers can implement immediately.

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  • Certificate of Completion

  • Quizzes & Knowledge Checks

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Course Categories

7+ Career Paths, One Platform

Learn 40+ Tools from Industry Experts

Engineering Design

CAD

CMM

Digital Twin

Python for Engineers

Industry 4.0

FEA

CFD

Automation

Quality & Lean

Simulation

Manufacturing

Production

Course Categories

7+ Career Paths, One Platform

Learn 40+ Tools from Industry Experts

Engineering Design

CAD

CMM

Digital Twin

Python for Engineers

Industry 4.0

FEA

CFD

Automation

Quality & Lean

Simulation

Manufacturing

Production