Public Company Information: NASDAQ: ADSK SAN FRANCISCO – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has taken a bold step into the future of manufacturing by announcing a strategic initiative to invest up to $100 million in 3D printing startups and innovators over the next few years. This move marks the launch of the Spark Investment Fund, an innovative program designed to support entrepreneurs, researchers, and early-stage companies that are pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing. The Spark Investment Fund is not just about financial backing—it's about building a stronger, more connected 3D printing ecosystem. By investing in groundbreaking ideas, Autodesk aims to accelerate the next industrial revolution and help shape the future of digital fabrication. The fund will focus on hardware, software, materials, marketplaces, and maker spaces that are redefining what’s possible with 3D printing. This initiative comes alongside the recent launch of Spark, an open-source platform that connects digital design to 3D printers in a seamless and flexible way. Unlike traditional platforms, Spark is hardware-agnostic and material-agnostic, allowing it to work with any 3D printer and a wide range of materials. Autodesk is inviting the global 3D printing community to collaborate, contribute, and improve the platform—alongside its Ember 3D printer and associated materials. Companies and individuals interested in joining the Spark Investment Fund can apply to be part of this growing network. Selected participants will not only receive funding but also gain access to a range of developer tools, marketing support, and partnership opportunities through the Spark partner program. This dual approach of investment and collaboration is key to expanding the reach and impact of the Spark ecosystem. "We're moving away from closed, top-down innovation models and embracing a more open, collaborative approach," said Samir Hanna, Vice President and General Manager of Consumer Products and 3D Printing at Autodesk. "By supporting startups and researchers, we're helping to unlock the full potential of 3D printing and drive real progress in the industry." For more information or to apply for the Spark Investment Fund, visit spark.autodesk.com/fund. About Autodesk Autodesk empowers people to imagine, design, and create a better world. From architects and engineers to digital artists and students, millions of users around the globe rely on Autodesk software to bring their ideas to life and solve complex challenges. For more information, visit autodesk.com or follow us on @autodesk. Autodesk and the Autodesk logo are registered trademarks 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 holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter 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. *Free products are subject to the terms and conditions of the end-user license and services agreement that accompanies the software. © 2014 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These include statements regarding Autodesk’s investment activities, its ability to provide financial support and spur innovation in the 3D printing industry, the anticipated benefits for entrepreneurs and researchers, and the timing and availability of the Spark platform and 3D printing in general. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. For more details on factors that could affect Autodesk’s performance, please refer to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2014, and Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended April 30 and July 31, 2014, which are available on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website. Autodesk does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements after the date they were made. Contact: Autodesk, Inc. Single Cylinder Engine Camshaft Single Cylinder Engine Camshaft,Single Cylinder Small Diesel Engine,Single Cylinder Diesel Engine Spare Parts,Sf Single Cylinder Engine Parts Taizhou Hongxiang Power Machinery Co.,Ltd , https://www.hxcamshaft.com
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