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Autodesk introduces own 3D printer: Uses open hardware model | BBC News


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15 May 2014



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“Autodesk – the leading 3D modelling software-maker – is going into hardware with its own 3D printer. Chief executive Carl Bass revealed the news ahead of an appearance at the MakerCon conference in California. In addition to selling the machine, Autodesk will also allow other manufacturers to make their own versions of the printer or power their own models off its software at no cost.”

See also: Accelerating the Future of 3D Printing

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