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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Rapid prototyping is a cost-effective way to reduce product failure rates. It is becoming increasingly important as the world emerges from economic disruptions and the scope of product development evolves. Rapid Prototyping Methodologies for Commercial Application is an eight-week-long online certification course provided by Emeritus along with MIT xPRO. This certification course is led by Professor Martin Culpepper. His technique combines low-cost materials with high-rate manufacturing, which is a key aspect of rapid prototyping.

The Rapid Prototyping Methodologies for Commercial Application certification by MIT xPRO provides an in-depth understanding of product performance, fewer design iterations, and early insights into scaling and manufacturability issues. You will gain a thorough understanding of different fabrication processes and how to choose the best strategy for building and evaluating a prototype.

The Rapid Prototyping Methodologies for Commercial Application certification course is designed for product engineers, managers, designers, business leaders, and functional heads who want to learn how to use rapid prototyping technology to streamline product design and manufacturing.

The Highlights

8 week duration
Offered by MIT xPRO
Interactive try-it activities
Capstone project
Discussions

Programme Offerings

Certificate of completion
Online Classes
Case Studies
assignments
Workbook activities
Polls and quizzes
flexible schedule

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	MIT Cambridge

The Rapid Prototyping Methodologies for Commercial Application certification fees is US$2,800. There may be a discount available on the official provider website. You can also pay the course fee in flexible instalments, or all at once.

Rapid Prototyping Methodologies for Commercial Application Certification Fee Structure

Particulars	Total Fee
Pay in full	US$2,800
Pay in 2 instalments	US$2,926
Pay in 3 instalments	US$3,010

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Upon completion of this course and required assessments, you will be awarded the Rapid Prototyping Methodologies for Commercial Application certification by MIT xPRO.

What you will learn

After completing the Rapid Prototyping Methodologies for Commercial Application certification syllabus, you will be able to understand the different types of rapid prototyping technologies, select the right rapid prototyping technology for a particular application, and design and build prototypes using rapid prototyping.

Upon completing the Rapid Prototyping Methodologies for Commercial Application training, You will learn how to evaluate the performance of prototypes and use rapid prototyping to improve the manufacturability of products.

Who it is for

Product DesignerProduction EngineerBusiness ManagerProduct Manager

The Rapid Prototyping Methodologies for Commercial Application online course is designed for industry professionals, business leaders, and functional heads who want to learn how to use rapid prototyping to improve their products. This course can also be pursued by these professionals:

Admission Details

Follow these instructions to join the Rapid Prototyping Methodologies for Commercial Application classes:

Step 1: Go through the URL below: https://executive-ed.xpro.mit.edu/rapid-prototyping-technologies

Step 2: Fill out the required details.

Step 3: Download the brochure.

Step 4: Go through the course page and click on ‘Apply Now’.

Step 5: Fill out the application form and pay the course fee

Application Details

To enrol in the Rapid Prototyping Methodologies for Commercial Application certification course, you must complete the online application form on the official provider website.

The Syllabus

Define the goals that need to be achieved through a rapid prototype
Understand the uses of the different tools and technologies used for rapid prototyping
Compare common fabrication methods used in rapid prototyping
Identify the benefits and fundamental issues of different fabrication processes used in rapid prototyping
Quantify the benefits of rapid prototypes and different fabrication processes in an engineering design process

Compare the characteristics of a concept prototype (CP) and the desired product (DP)
Analyze the metrics for selecting appropriate fabrication processes
Estimate the common costs of practical import
Review the design attributes of user and prototype requirements
Calculate the mass, mass moment of inertia, prototype cost, and product cost to develop a rapid prototype
Measure the fabrication attributes and DFM consistency
Identify the design errors in a DFF and DFM sample

3D printing fabrication
2D laser cutting fabrication
2D abrasive waterjet cutting fabrication
3D machining CNC milling fabrication
3D machining CNC turning fabrication

Silicone molding fabrication
Low-temp metal fabrication
Thermoforming fabrication
Sheet metal fabrication

Identify the possible constraints in developing a prototype
Establish nontechnical and technical goals and requirements for a prototype
Link the DFM and geometry of a concept prototype and the desired product
Compare the risks and benefits of a prototype
Devise fabrication decisions to define the strategies for creating a prototype and assessing the prototype

Analyze the attributes of a concept prototype based on a hypothesis
Test a virtual concept prototype
Identify the pros and cons of a virtual concept prototype
Determine the characteristics of a virtual prototype and a physical prototype
Assess the data gathered from testing a concept prototype based on a hypothesis

Calculate both the nontechnical and technical cost of a rapid prototype
Evaluate the overall cost of developing a prototype
Recognize how to optimize the cost value of a rapid prototype
Discuss the cost value of using different processes for developing a prototype
Assess how to optimize the cost value for a rapid prototype

Recognize the role of rapid prototyping in medical research and development into practice
Discuss how rapid prototyping can be leveraged to enable advances for human health and welfare in developing countries
Identify how 3D printing is used in the rapid prototype manufacturing proces