Want to create parts that you can’t find on the app? Not a problem, since you can use Autocad’s browser-based free TinkerCAD software to create new components that you can import into the app, giving your kids even more options for their original creations (assuming, of course, you know your way around 3D modelling). Instead of simple plastic toys, Tinkerplay lets you build articulated action figures, so you can produce actual toys that can engage the kids for hours and hours of play. With a hefty dose of component selections, it allows them to build elaborate-looking toys that look like they received dozens of manhours in work – a far cry from what most kids (and, let’s be honest, even adults) can actually pull off starting with a blank AutoCAD page.

And while you can let them loose on whatever professional modeling software you’re using, we have a feeling they’ll have an easier time playing around with the Autodesk Tinkerplay, instead.Ī kid-friendly app for designing toys, it lets your kids fashion their own army of robots, monsters, and other creatures using simple drag-and-drop actions. Gunnarsson has also operated his own venture fund based in Iceland.When your children see you using that Makerbot Replicator, chances are, it won’t be long until they’re asking you to let them build their own plastic toys. Modio was founded by Hilmar Gunnarsson, who previous started a successful IT company which he sold to Nokia in 2008. The former Modio offices in Reykjavik are now Autodesk Iceland, where the former Modio staff of six will continue to work. Modio was an Icelandic start-up Autodesk noticed after it launched an initial app for iPad in early 2014 for designing simple 3D printing projects.

It is available immediately for iOS, Android, Windows and Windows phones. The launch comes with an extensive parts library. The parts all include snap-together connections for assembly when 3D printed. Users drag and drop pre-drawn elements of characters, which can be further customized.

Tinkerplay has its origins in Modio, acquired October 2014 but not announced until the relaunch as Tinkerplay.

New Autodesk Tinkerplay makes it easy and fun to design 3D action characters which can be 3D printed and assembled. Tinkerplay joins Tinkercad in a growing line aimed at younger or inexperienced users of 3D software. Previously undisclosed acquisition becomes new consumer-class app for 3D design-print of characters.Īutodesk has converted a recent acquisition into a new app to expand its line of consumer-class apps for 3D design and printing.

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