Autodesk and Local Motors Collaborate on First Spark 3D Platform Implementation

**Public Company Information:** **NASDAQ:** **ADSK** --- **"The Spark platform is set to revolutionize manufacturing innovation."** SAN FRANCISCO — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Earlier this year, Autodesk introduced Spark, a groundbreaking open platform for 3D printing designed to simplify and enhance the process of printing 3D models. The platform aims to make it easier to control how these models are printed, offering greater reliability and efficiency. Now, Autodesk is partnering with Local Motors, a pioneer in open-source hardware innovation, to leverage the Spark platform as they continue developing the Strati — the world’s first fully 3D-printed car. “Spark has the potential to significantly accelerate manufacturing innovation,” said Alex Fiechter, head of community management at Local Motors. “From capturing our ideas more precisely to guiding Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) and streamlining the creation of machine code, Spark will help us turn digital designs into real production parts much faster than before.” The Strati is currently being developed by the Local Motors team at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), one of the leading centers for additive manufacturing. The vehicle design was selected from a global co-creation community, and as the project moves forward, Local Motors plans to use the Spark platform — marking the first large-scale industrial application of the technology. “Local Motors sees the value of Spark for industrial manufacturing,” said Samir Hanna, vice president and general manager at Autodesk. “This collaboration is a natural step toward pushing the limits of large-format 3D printing and redefining how products are designed and made.” To support the project, ORNL and Cincinnati Incorporated modified a large laser cutter into a massive 3D printer called BAAM (Big Area Additive Manufacturing), similar to a fused deposition modeling (FDM) printer. Spark will streamline the connection between digital car designs and the 3D printer, making visualization and optimization of prints more efficient. According to Local Motors, the Strati simplifies the automotive assembly process by combining community input, advanced tools, and software like Spark. This approach could drastically reduce the number of parts in a vehicle's Bill of Materials (BOM), from over 25,000 to fewer than 50. Plus, the on-demand nature of 3D printing allows manufacturers to tweak or redesign vehicles with minimal cost and time. --- **About Autodesk** Autodesk empowers people to imagine, design, and create a better world. From architects and engineers to digital artists and students, millions use Autodesk software to bring their ideas to life and solve complex challenges. Learn more at [autodesk.com](https://www.autodesk.com) or follow @autodesk on social media. **About Local Motors** Local Motors transforms ideas into reality through its unique platform that combines global co-creation with local micro-manufacturing. The company fosters a community of innovators who collaborate to solve mechanical challenges and bring new hardware to market quickly. With a network of micro-factories, Local Motors is shaping the future of product development. Visit [localmotors.com](https://www.localmotors.com) to learn more. --- **Trademark Notice:** Autodesk is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective owners. Autodesk reserves the right to change product and service offerings, specifications, and pricing without notice. It is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors in this document. **© 2014 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.** --- **Contact:** **Autodesk, Inc.** Jennifer Gentrup | 415-547-2435 jennifer.gentrup@autodesk.com **Local Motors** Kate Hartley | 480-717-0624 Taylor Alexander | 480-824-8409

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