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DMT 53

Introduction to 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing · 4 units

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About this course

This course provides a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, spanning from fundamentals to applications and industry trends. Students will understand how to design, fabricate (produce), and measure 3D printed parts using a range of printing technologies and materials. They will develop knowledge of the seven (7) ISO/ASTM-defined 3D printing processes and evaluate each process's capabilities, material characteristics, parameters, and design considerations. Emphasis will be placed on current additive manufacturing industry applications, design principles, and production standards. In-class sessions will feature demonstrations and projects using the latest industry-grade 3D printers and post-processing equipment.

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Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTC
DMT 53Introduction to 3D Printing/Additive ManufacturingWaitlist2 sections · 0 seats reported · 1 instructor
  • CRN 26633 · 01Krone · TTh 6 PM-7:50 PM · E36Full · 0
  • CRN 28685 · 02Krone · MW 1 PM-2:50 PM · E36Waitlist · 0

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Prerequisites

The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “ESL D261. and ESL D265., or ESL D461. and ESL D465., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.”

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