3D Hubs has introduced a new enterprise-grade API and announced that Autodesk will be the first company to integrate it into its 123D family of software applications, which provide free 3D design software with content modelling and fabrication services. This is a good fit and combines and connects accessible design and content with local 3D printing services.
3D Hubs’ global network of 3D printers now numbers more than 3,800, and these are situated across 80 countries with the numbers growing all of the time. By providing a seamless online workflow from the Autodesk 123Dapp.com site to 3D Hubs the integration of the platforms makes it easy for anyone to directly turn their designs into physical products faster and more cost-effectively than ever before.
Bram de Zwart, CEO and co-founder of 3D Hubs is thrilled to expose their global network of 3D printers to the millions of designers worldwide who use Autodesk 123D apps. Not only will 3D Hubs benefit from additional orders from the Autodesk 123D ecosystem, but Autodesk can offer a fast and affordable new 3D printing option to their users.
Similarly, Samir Hanna, vice president of consumer products at Autodesk seemed pleased with the collaboration. She believes Integrating the 3D Hubs printer network will provide Autodesk users with more convenient access to 3D printing from fellow designers and makers located just around the corner.
We here at 3DPI.TV are very much looking forward to seeing some of the user stories that start coming out of this collaboration.
