Spring 2027

Tools for Prototyping and Manufacturing

Course covers tools for prototyping and manufacturing physical objects, including 3D printers, CNC routers, welders, lathes, and microcontrollers, alongside the underlying theory for how these tools work.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=31 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.92 GPA, 92.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=29 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Implement prototyping as a design methodology that incorporates making, critical reflection, and iteration.

  • Use rapid prototyping and machining equipment and techniques safely.

  • Employ a set of prototyping techniques and approaches for concept development.

  • Work independently and collaboratively to generate a portfolio of hands-on projects using the various tools.

  • Apply engineering principles and equipment theory to troubleshoot while operating equipment.

  • Describe the current roles of the rapid prototyping and machining techniques in industry and research.

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Prerequisites

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Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=31 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.92 GPA, 92.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=29 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Fabrication tools: 3D printers, scanners, CNC routers, welders, lathes, laser cutters, and microcontrollers
  • Underlying theory of fabrication tools
  • Prototyping as a design methodology

Skills

  • Prototyping as a design methodology involving making, critical reflection, and iteration
  • Safe use of rapid prototyping and machining equipment and techniques
  • Applying engineering principles and equipment theory to troubleshoot operations
  • Describing roles of rapid prototyping and machining techniques in industry and research

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B
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