Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

You will get a course completion certificate.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Digital Manufacturing Specialization

Enrich your knowledge in Digital Manufacturing. Master design aspects and toolpath strategies for additive manufacturing.

Instructors: Sajan Kapil

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 months to complete

at 7 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Earn a Certificate

With paid plans

3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 months to complete

at 7 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Earn a Certificate

With paid plans

What you'll learn

The learner will be masters of printing any product through additive manufacturing and solving any issues in model design and toolpath planning.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

SolidWorks (CAD)

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Taught in English

67 practice exercises

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Specialization - 3 course series

This specialization provides a comprehensive understanding of computer-aided process planning, guiding learners from a CAD model to the final product. It covers the model processing stage and explores suitable printing techniques, demonstrated through real-world components. By the end of the course, participants will be proficient in digital manufacturing, equipped with expertise in CAD and CAM software, and well-versed in 3D printing solutions. This specialization is ideal for professionals seeking a career transition into Industry 4.0, as well as those working in IoT, Product Design, Materials, Mechanics, and System Design. It is particularly relevant for industries such as automotive, aerospace, FMCG, pharmaceuticals/medical equipment production, energy, metals and mining, and oil and gas, which are key sectors for implementing digital manufacturing and smart factory concepts.

Applied Learning Project

No long projects, but conceptual quizzes enrich the ideation and problem-solving skills in the field of digital manufacturing. One can have the idea of creating a new additive manufacturing technique altering the existing processes. Pre- and post-processing knowledge about the model to the final product is comprehended through the graded quizzes.

Computer Aided Design

Course 122 hours

What you'll learn

In this course, learners will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of computer-aided design and its implementation through computer graphics. The course involves topics related to the CAD foundation, 3D Graphics pipeline and its stages, OpenGL programming to implement the stages, and hands-on experience with the SolidWorks CAD tool.

This course is best suited for post-graduate university students in computed science and mechanical engineering and Professionals who started working in the manufacturing industry, mainly in design, After completing this course, a learner will be able to (i) Get an overview of the CAD (ii) Learn about the 3D computer graphics pipeline - essential to implement CAD systems (iii) Understand the stages of the pipeline (iv) Master programming with OpenGL, a graphics library.

Skills you'll gain

Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Engineering Drawings, Mechanical Design, Animations, and Prototyping

Elements of Computer Aided Manufacturing

Course 224 hours

What you'll learn

In this course, learners will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of computer-aided manufacturing and its implementation through open-source software. The course involves topics related to Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computer-Aided Process Planning (CAPP), Essentials of CNC machines and Robotic Arms, NC programming, and Toolpath generation through open-source software and CAD/CAM tools PowerShape and PowerMill.

This course is best suited for undergraduate students in mechanical engineering. Professionals working across IoT, Product Design, Materials, Mechanics, and System Design functions in Automotive, Aerospace, FMCG, Pharma/Medical Equipment Production, Energy, Metals and Mining, and Oil and Gas – potential sectors for the deployment of Digital Manufacturing and Smart Factory concept. After completing this course, a learner will be able to • Write NC programs using G-codes and M-codes • Generate NC programs for the toolpath for machining, engraving, laser cutting, etc. • Generate NC programs for the toolpath for 3D printing • Utilize a CAD/CAM tool PowerShape and PowerMill

Skills you'll gain

Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Robotic Process Automation, Manufacturing and Production, Process Development, Mechanical Design, Automation, and Simulation and Simulation Software

Essentials of Additive Manufacturing

Course 329 hours

What you'll learn

Additive Manufacturing, popularly known as 3D Printing, is one of the digital manufacturing processes and a key enabler of Industry 4.0. This course will introduce the fundamental concepts of different Additive Manufacturing processes. It involves a detailed discussion on the working principles, classifications, process parameters, system architecture, etc.

This course is best suited for high school, undergraduate, and post-graduate students in mechanical engineering, design department, polymer engineering, medical science, and computer science. Also helps working professionals as well as entrepreneurs interested in additive manufacturing. After completing this course, a learner will be able to ● Get an overview of different AM processes ● Understand the physics of AM processes ● Select an appropriate Additive Manufacturing system ● Design the products for Additive Manufacturing

Skills you'll gain

Manufacturing Processes, Prototyping, Materials science, Industrial Design, Manufacturing Standards, Mechanical Engineering, Product Engineering, 3D Modeling, Process Engineering, and Computer-Aided Design