The architectural software business plans to invest $100m in 3D printing research and start-ups in connection with its new 3D printing platform.
US-based architectural software producer Autodesk announced a $100m initiative yesterday to invest in 3D printing companies in the upcoming years.
The Spark Investment Fund will target entrepreneurs, startups and researchers developing innovative 3D printing technology spanning the hardware, software, materials, marketplace and maker subsectors.
The scheme follows on from Autodesk’s launch of Spark, a free software platform to transmit digital information to 3D printers. Funding recipients will also be able to access marketing and other developer services through Spark’s partner…
