Autodesk is entering the 3D printer market with the Spark platform and Emblem printer because Autodesk ____________.
Wants to create hardware that is compatible with all 3D-printing software
Believes 3D printing will transform the nature of manufacturing
Wants to create 3D-printing software that is only compatible with its hardware
Is responding to consumers’ cries for an Autodesk-branded printer
At Autodesk we believe that 3D printing is going to have a transformative effect on the way things are made. Earlier this year we announced we were building our own platform called Spark and an accompanying 3D printer called Ember. This system will be open and available.
The software standard and the hardware standard will be available for those who want to innovate on this platform because we want to be a driving force behind the 3D printing ecosystem because we believe it will transform the nature of manufacturing itself.