One major way that big brands will take advantage of 3D printing, outside of prototyping and design, is through the licensing of 3D printable content. Any day now, Launzer.com will begin printing licensed DC content, like everyone’s favorite super orphan, and Disney/Marvel has gotten into the game, too. Today, Ford Motor Company partnered with 3D content site TurboSquid to be the first auto manufacturer to sell 3D printable files.
For the launch of TurboSquid‘s new Digital Brand Management service, Ford is acting as the site’s first client, launching the Ford 3D Store with printable files of the F-150 Raptor, Shelby GT350R, Focus ST and Fiesta ST, with more to come soon. …
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