SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 17, 2015--
Autodesk,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced the launch of Tinkerplay, a free* app
designed for kids of all ages that introduces creative play through 3D
design and 3D printing.
The Tinkerplay app is based on the popular Modio app, which Autodesk
previously acquired, and will join the Tinkercad
family of products. The Tinkerplay app allows users to design and
customize characters and creatures digitally with the option to 3D print
afterwards. The 3D printed parts can also be snapped together for
dynamic play. With this launch, new parts, features and functionality
have been added to make the world of 3D design simple, fun and engaging.
“Creators, designers and makers from ages five to ninety, have blown us
away with their passion for 3D modeling and 3D printing,” said Samir
Hanna, vice president and general manager, Autodesk Consumer and 3D
Printing. “With Tinkerplay, we’re providing another great tool designed
for kids of all ages who want to play, create and tinker.”
The Tinkerplay app lets users quickly get started by dragging and
dropping interchangeable parts to make custom creations. The parts are
optimized for 3D printing as fully poseable characters and creatures,
and are designed to not require rafting or support material to print.
The print function within the app shows the layout of parts for 3D
printing and provides an easy way to export print files to a variety of
3D printers.
For users that are inspired to take their design skills one step further
to create completely new parts, Tinkerplay connectors can be found in
the Tinkercad web app. Autodesk has launched Tinkerplay simultaneously
on various mobile platforms including iOS,
Android,
Windows
and Windows
phones to better provide users with access on their device of
choice. The Tinkerplay app can be downloaded for free* from the App
Store, Google Play or the Windows Store for Windows 8.1 users.
About Autodesk
Autodesk helps people imagine, design and create a better world.
Everyone—from design professionals, engineers and architects to digital
artists, students and hobbyists—uses Autodesk software to unlock their
creativity and solve important challenges. For more information visit autodesk.com or
follow @autodesk.
Autodesk, the Autodesk logo, Tinkercad and Tinkerplay are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries
and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. Android and Google
Play are trademarks of Google Inc. All other brand names, product names
or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the
right to alter product and services offerings, and 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.
© 2015 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Autodesk, Inc.
Jennifer Gentrup, 415-547-2435
jennifer.gentrup@autodesk.com