


“We found in Autodesk a shared vision for empowering students, makers and designers with accessible and easy to use software, and with their global reach and expertise in democratizing design, we’re confident in their ability to introduce Tinkercad to new audiences around the world.”Īutodesk intends for the Tinkercad service to remain available as part of its consumer portfolio. “We are excited to have reached an agreement with Autodesk that will provide a solid home and bright future for Tinkercad,” said Kai Backman, founder of Tinkercad. The acquisition will revive the Tinkercad service and community, despite a previously announced shutdown by its founders. Autodesk has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Tinkercad, a browser-based 3D design tool.
