Autodesk Accelerates the Future of Digital and Physical 3D Creation with Microsoft
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**SAN FRANCISCO – (BUSINESS WIRE)** – At the Build Conference, **Autodesk, Inc.** (NASDAQ: ADSK), alongside **Microsoft Corp.**, unveiled two significant initiatives to push forward the future of both digital and physical creation. The first involves embedding Autodesk's **3D printing platform**, known as **Spark**, directly into **Windows 10**. This move aims to simplify the 3D printing process by offering users a streamlined experience across various software, materials, and printers. To foster innovation, Autodesk plans to release the **Spark APIs** for free to Microsoft’s developer community, encouraging further development and expanding the reach of the 3D printing ecosystem. Additionally, Autodesk will collaborate with Microsoft as a founding member of the **3D Manufacturing Format (3MF) Consortium**, establishing a standardized format for 3D printing and interchange.
According to Steve Guggenheimer, Corporate Vice President of Developer Platform & Evangelism at Microsoft, "We're at a critical juncture in the 3D printing space, creating vast opportunities for businesses and developers leveraging Windows 10. By integrating Spark’s tools into Windows 10, Autodesk empowers our developer community to fully embrace the potential of additive manufacturing."
The second initiative focuses on bridging the gap between **Autodesk’s 3D modeling software** and Microsoft’s **HoloLens**. This collaboration enables users to visualize designs created with tools like **Maya** or **Fusion 360** within the immersive **mixed-reality environment** of HoloLens. This integration could revolutionize industries such as gaming and filmmaking by accelerating the creation of innovative content. For designers and engineers, it offers the ability to review full-scale digital models early in the design phase, reducing reliance on costly physical prototypes and expediting product development cycles.
Looking ahead, the partnership envisions a seamless workflow where creators use Autodesk software to design 3D models, visualize them through HoloLens, and prepare them for printing on Spark-compatible devices.
Samir Hanna, Vice President and General Manager of Consumer and 3D Printing at Autodesk, stated, "While 3D printing holds immense promise, it remains overly complex and inconsistent. This alliance with Microsoft represents a crucial step toward democratizing 3D printing for businesses and consumers alike. Together, we can address these challenges head-on, improving how things are made and potentially transforming what we create."
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