Public Company Information: NASDAQ: ADSK  "The Spark platform is set to accelerate manufacturing innovation."  SAN FRANCISCO — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Earlier this year, Autodesk announced plans to launch Spark, a new open platform for 3D printing designed to simplify and enhance the process of printing 3D models. The platform aims to make it easier to control how a model is printed, offering greater reliability and efficiency. Now, Autodesk is working closely with Local Motors, a pioneer in open-source hardware innovation, to integrate Spark into the development of the Strati — the world’s first 3D-printed car. "The Spark platform has the potential to drive significant advancements in manufacturing," said Alex Fiechter, head of community management at Local Motors. "From improving the accuracy of our design capture to guiding Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) and streamlining the creation of machine code, Spark will allow us to transform digital models into physical parts much faster than before." The Strati is currently being developed by the Local Motors team at the U.S. Department of Energy's Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), one of the country's top centers for additive manufacturing research. The vehicle design was selected from a global community of contributors, and as the project moves forward, Local Motors will use the Spark platform, marking its first large-scale industrial application. "We see great value in the Spark platform for industrial manufacturing projects," said Samir Hanna, vice president and general manager at Autodesk. "This collaboration aligns perfectly with our vision to push the limits of large-format 3D printing and redefine how products are designed and manufactured." ORNL and Cincinnati Incorporated developed the BAAM (Big Area Additive Manufacturing) machine, which functions similarly to a fused deposition modeling (FDM) printer. By modifying a large laser cutter and adding custom hardware, they created a massive 3D printer capable of producing large-scale parts. Spark will help connect automotive design data directly to the 3D printer, making the visualization and optimization of prints more efficient. According to Local Motors, the Strati simplifies the traditional automotive assembly process by leveraging contributions from its global co-creation community, advanced manufacturing tools, and software like the Spark platform. This approach can reduce the number of components in a vehicle's Bill of Materials (BOM) from around 25,000 to fewer than 50. With on-demand 3D printing, manufacturers can easily modify designs or even develop entirely new ones without incurring additional costs or delays in tooling and production time. About Autodesk Autodesk empowers people to imagine, design, and create a better world. From design professionals and engineers to architects, digital artists, students, and hobbyists, everyone uses Autodesk software to unlock their creativity and solve complex challenges. Learn more at autodesk.com, or follow @autodesk on social media. About Local Motors Local Motors bridges the gap between digital ideas and physical products, enabling anyone to design, build, and sell innovative machines. The company combines global co-creation with local micro-manufacturing to bring hardware innovations to market quickly. Its global community includes enthusiasts, hobbyists, and professionals who collaborate to solve complex mechanical challenges. Through a network of micro-factories, Local Motors fosters next-generation product development, where innovators create amazing products and consumers can experience and purchase them. Visit localmotors.com to learn more. Autodesk is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective owners. Autodesk reserves the right to change product and service offerings, specifications, and pricing at any time without notice and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. © 2014 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.  Contact: Autodesk, Inc. or Local Motors 2Th Filter Pleating Machine,Air Filter Cleaning Machine,Filter Paper Pleating Machine,Paper Pleated Machine ChangZhou FENGJU Machinery Equipment CO., LTD , https://www.fengjumachinery.com
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