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Today at the Fab 11 conference held at MIT, Autodesk and the Fab Foundation officially announced a major partnership, with Autodesk stepping up as a Fab Sponsor. This collaboration aims to provide the global Fab Lab community and its members with free access to Autodesk’s cloud and mobile software solutions. As of now, there are over 500 Fab Labs spread across the globe, fostering innovation and creativity.
Samir Hanna, Vice President and General Manager of Autodesk’s Consumer & 3D Printing Group, expressed his excitement about the shared vision between Autodesk and Fab Lab regarding the transformative role digital fabrication plays in manufacturing. He emphasized how digital fabrication opens doors for makers and manufacturers to develop advanced, personalized, and interconnected products. "Without the right digital design tools, digital fabrication simply isn’t possible," Hanna added. "We want the Fab Lab community to have access to the best cloud and mobile design software out there to help them tackle design challenges and bring their ideas to life."
Starting today, Autodesk is rolling out free access and training for the following software solutions to the entire Fab Lab network:
- **Tinkercad**: A user-friendly, web-based 3D design and modeling tool that’s perfect for beginners. With Tinkercad, users can quickly turn their ideas into designs and even print them directly from the app.
- **123D Circuits**: An online platform where users can design electronic projects using Arduino, create custom PCBs, and simulate their creations in real-time.
- **Fusion 360**: A comprehensive cloud-based CAD, CAM, and CAE solution that integrates seamlessly to support modern product design and manufacturing processes.
This software is now part of the official Fab Lab inventory and will be integrated into the Fab Academy curriculum. To ensure smooth adoption, Autodesk will conduct a hands-on workshop during Fab 11 to guide Fab Lab members through using these tools effectively. Participants will discover how to use the free Autodesk software to 3D scan limbs, design prosthetics, and even add robotic functionality.
Beyond the free software, Fab Lab members will enjoy additional perks, including a 10% discount on the newly launched Autodesk Arduino Basic Kit, which combines hardware and software to spark innovative electronics projects. For more details, visit [this link](#).
Sherry Lassiter, President of the Fab Foundation, expressed her enthusiasm about scaling their long-standing local collaboration with Autodesk to a global scale. "Pairing Autodesk’s intuitive and powerful software with Fab Lab’s extensive network of fabrication facilities will empower even more creators worldwide to address critical issues and drive meaningful change," she stated.
To further support Fab Lab’s mission of promoting STEM education and innovation, Autodesk has made a substantial contribution. This donation will help expand access to 3D printers, laser cutters, and other digital fabrication tools, fostering job creation and training opportunities globally.
For those interested in purchasing the discounted Arduino kit, note that it is currently available only in the U.S., and customers should apply the promo code "123DCIrcuits_FabLab15" at checkout before September 13, 2015.
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This partnership not only strengthens the existing ties between Autodesk and the Fab Lab community but also underscores the growing importance of digital fabrication in shaping the future of manufacturing. By equipping Fab Labs with cutting-edge tools and resources, Autodesk is paving the way for a new wave of innovation and empowerment.