Overview
This Rapid Prototyping Materials and Tooling course is offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University.
What you'll learn
- You will understand the strengths and weaknesses of common materials and tooling used for rapid prototyping and situations for when to use each one.
Build your subject-matter expertise
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate
Key facts
- Hello, everyone! Welcome to this course on Rapid Prototyping Materials and Tooling. This is part of the Rapid Prototyping and Tooling specialization. In this course, I’ll cover the characteristics and appropriate uses of a variety of prototyping materials, including cardboard, plastic, wood, and aluminum.
- I’ll also cover some of the common forms of traditional machining used in making prototypes, as well as more advanced manufacturing tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and more!
- By the end of this course, you should have a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of common prototyping materials and manufacturing processes, as well as the situations in which their use is most appropriate.
- The hope is that by having a better understanding of these materials and machines, you will be able to better develop high-quality prototypes.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Rapid Prototyping Materials
- Traditional Machining
- CNC Machining
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Chemical Engineering Chemistry View 7 other Short Courses in Chemical Engineering in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner level
- Designed for aspiring engineers and those from the industry who are looking for a refresher on rapid prototyping technologies and strategies.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residentsFree - Out-of-StateFree
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-StateFree
Additional Details
- This short course is included with Coursera Plus subscription
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.