În urma unui parteneriat semnat între Autodesk ?i Microsoft, Windows 10 va include accesul direct la platforma de tip open pentru printing 3D de?inut? de Autodesk, Spark 3D. Mai mult, în încercarea de a populariza cât mai mult industria de printing 3D ?i beneficiile acesteia, API-urile pentru Spark vor fi puse de c?tre Autodesk la dispozi?ia comunit??ii de developeri Microsoft. Cele dou? p?r?i au subliniat importan?a acestui parteneriat prin declara?ii c?tre pres?:
“There’s a crucial need to align software and 3D printing hardware to support the needs of modern 3D printing for our global community of users and developers. Teaming up with Autodesk will help fully unlock the capabilities of 3D printing, streamlining the end-to-end process,” a spus Steve Guggenheimer, Corporate Vice President al Developer Platform & Evangelism ?i Chief Evangelist pentru Microsoft.
“Autodesk is dedicated to improving the 3D printing industry in a collaborative way, making the technology easier and more accessible to businesses and individuals alike. By optimizing the Spark 3D printing platform for Windows 10, we are empowering both Windows users and Microsoft developers to tap the potential of additive manufacturing,” a declarat ?i Samir Hanna, Vice President ?i General Manager al diviziei Consumer and 3D Printing din Autodesk.