Epilog recently announced the company has been invited to participate at Autodesk University 2011 to help demonstrate Autodesk’s 123D Make app together with its laser equipment. The innovative new app from Autodesk allows users to turn a digital 3D model into a 2D pattern of flat parts that can be cut and assembled into an artful creation.

Epilog laser cutters can be used on low cost materials including paper, cardboard, acrylic, and wood, and can additionally provide etching capabilities.

“Epilog has a great following of makers and designers so working with Autodesk is a great fit for us,” said Mike Dean, vice president of sales and marketing for Epilog Laser. “The 123D Make app is amazing and I’m thrilled Autodesk selected Epilog Laser systems to help showcase this fun and creative new technology.”

“The maker community continues to grow and flourish,” said Thomas Heermann, Director, Consumer Products at Autodesk. “We’re pleased to work with Epilog to illustrate the range of objects that individuals can create with as they embrace digital fabrication.”

Autodesk University brings together designers, engineers, architects as well as industry and technology leaders to better understand new technologies, exchange best practices and form new business strategies.  Autodesk University will be hosted Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.

For more information on Autodesk University, visit http://au.autodesk.com/.