Autodesk to launch its own 3D printer this year!

Mike Lucey

Autodesk is to launch of its own 3D printer later this year with stereolithography technology.

Autodesk 3D Printer.jpg

More details may found here, http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-27412849 and here,
http://inthefold.autodesk.com/in_the_fold/2014/05/accelerating-the-future-of-3d-printing.html

The most interesting feature is that its to be open source and users will be able to experiment with their own materials.

d12dozr

I'm excited about this, since most of the open source printers are made by a few smart people in their spare time, while Autodesk has the resources to put behind this and really make it work. Most open source printers feel incomplete, and are often hard to use, so a better platform will be a welcome addition.

They mention following the Android model for phones - if Autodesk is half as successful as Google was, this will be a really big deal.

dukejazz

Look good to me
I see it now in the new wire today - dukejazz

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"Autodesk's printer uses a laser to harden liquid plastic to create the objects" -BBC
When some big event happen it lights up the neww wirers - dukejazz