Introduction to 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing
What You Will Learn
✓ Understand Industry 4.0 principles and the strategic role of additive manufacturing in digital transformation
✓ Explore key 3D printing technologies including powder bed fusion, material extrusion, vat photopolymerization, and directed energy deposition
✓ Prepare CAD models for additive manufacturing with proper file formats, support generation, and slicing techniques
✓ Discover real-world applications of 3D printing across aerospace, healthcare, automotive, and energy industries
✓ Learn material selection, quality control, post-processing methods, and commercial tools used in professional AM workflows
This Course includes:
6-8 Weeks (2-3 Hours/Week)
Unlimited Lifetime Access
Downloadable PDF E-Books
Certificate of Completion
Quizzes & Knowledge Checks
Downloadable Resources & Notes
By Krishna Kashyap Singh – Additive Manufacturing Specialist
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The Curriculum
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.
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