CAD and 3D Printing
Computer-aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing are indispensable elements of contemporary manufacturing. Combining concepts in raster graphics and 3D modeling, this course introduces students to the working principles of 3D printers, and provides students the opportunity to design and print their own 3D models using open-source software.
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Chinese,English
Learning Outcomes
Rundown:
- From 2D to 3D: Types and working principles of 3D printers
- Fundamental operations in CAD: practicing basic operations on FreeCAD
- Your own CAD model: hands-on opportunity for students to create and troubleshoot their own 3D model on FreeCAD with guidance; models can be exported for 3D printing
- A Printed World: observe use cases of 3D printing from artificial meats to printed organs; evaluate the economic impact of additive manufacturing
