Should a part be made with additive manufacturing? If so, what process should one select, and what design choices should one make? This course seeks to answer these questions by providing a framework called the DFAM staircase, and by providing a scorecard for assessing appropriateness for additive manufacturing.
The necessary elements for each course are lecture videos, knowledge checks, and project completion. For additional information on certain topics, I've included supplemental readings and videos throughout various lessons that might enhance your knowledge. Because all resources are not available to all students, these materials are optional.
In addition, you will note that some of the lectures feature our department’s graduate students. These excellent students are sometimes closer to the material, having learned it recently, so we greatly appreciate their participation in the instructional process.
Status: Manufacturing Processes
Manufacturing Processes
Status: Product Design
Product Design
Intermediate·Course·8 hours
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5.0
·Reviewed Jun 22, 2025
Great course which walks through the stages of designing components specifically for Additive manufacturing.
5.0
·Reviewed May 15, 2023
Exactly the information on 3D Printing I needed as an upcoming freelancer CAD Designer
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 23, 2025
Overall, it was a balanced course. Covered almost all the design constraints and possibilities. I really learned and enjoyed it.
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 16, 2025
thankyou professor for teaching me this course before taking this specialization I had very little understanding of it but now I am mastered in 3D printing becoz of you thankyou very much
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 11, 2023
just perfect for rookies who are just trynna get into additive mfg along with some great practical examples.
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 3, 2024
I learned form beginner to pro level in this course this is very helpful and useful to know every thing about Additive manufacturing and Iam a Student Researcher in this field.
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Tufail
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 13, 2025
This is an excellent course that provides a detailed understanding of Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) through real-world case studies. The final project was valuable, as it helped me practically apply and understand design principles related to additive manufacturing.
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VARUN
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 17, 2025
thankyou professor for teaching me this course before taking this specialization I had very little understanding of it but now I am mastered in 3D printing becoz of you thankyou very much
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Ashwin
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 4, 2024
I learned form beginner to pro level in this course this is very helpful and useful to know every thing about Additive manufacturing and Iam a Student Researcher in this field.
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Aftab
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 24, 2025
Overall, it was a balanced course. Covered almost all the design constraints and possibilities. I really learned and enjoyed it.
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Dub
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 23, 2025
Great course which walks through the stages of designing components specifically for Additive manufacturing.
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Mayank
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 12, 2023
just perfect for rookies who are just trynna get into additive mfg along with some great practical examples.
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Adeleke
5.0
·Reviewed May 16, 2023
Exactly the information on 3D Printing I needed as an upcoming freelancer CAD Designer
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G.S.PRASANTH
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 3, 2023
Excellent Information with Practical exposure to Manufacturing Processes.
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Brayan
5.0
·Reviewed May 15, 2024
Excellent course with very good and practical content.