Autodesk is giving creative iPad owners the opportunity to take their 3D designs on the go.
Autodesk is a company best known for 3D design tools that allow users to create their own creatures, architecture and sculptures. The iPad version takes things one step further by not only allowing users to embark on a simple user interface to design creatures on the go, but also allowing users a plethora of interesting export options. Once a 3D design is complete, the user can then export the design to their PC, share the designs through social media and export them as 3D mesh for 3D printing. Since not everyone has a 3D printer handy, the app even allows customers to directly export their designs to a company called Sculpteo for 3D printing and direct shipping to the user's doorstep. For a price of course.
It's pretty impressive that 3D designs are so within reach for the average iPad user.
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Trend Themes
1. Portability of 3D Design Tools - The ability to design 3D creations on-the-go using tablets presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of digital design.
2. Advanced Export Options for 3D Designs - The availability of various export options including social media sharing and direct 3D printing opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of digital design and manufacturing.
3. Streamlining 3D Printing Process - The ability to directly export designs for 3D printing and direct shipping to customers' doorsteps through a third-party company offers disruptive innovation potential in the 3D printing industry.
Industry Implications
1. Digital Design Tools - The portability and advanced export options in 3D design tools on tablets can disrupt the digital design industry.
2. Social Media Platforms - The integration of social media sharing capabilities in 3D design tools can lead to disruptive innovation in the social media industry.
3. 3D Printing Services - The streamlining of the 3D printing process through direct export and shipping of designs presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the 3D printing services industry.