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Design and manufacturing solutions for everyone Design and manufacturing team capabilities and workflows Unified functions Data management Access and control Automated drawings "We can execute several different functions within one package. We don’t have to use Rhino for sculpting or SOLIDWORKS for mechanical design. We can do that with the same software and actually all work on the same file at the same time. It’s a huge benefit." 60% $33K Unlock advanced CAM capabilities with the Fusion Manufacturing Extension Machining capabilities and workflows Automated machining Toolpath modifications Multi-axis simultaneous machining Setup probing and inspection "Our business has grown by 400% in just over a year, and we can attribute a lot of this growth to Fusion. Fusion is a CAM system that is made for making complex parts." 50% 1/2X Unlock advanced CAM capabilities with the Fusion Manufacturing Extension Electronics engineering capabilities and workflows Component libraries Synchronization Live DRC and insights for design constraints Unified design environment "We merge electronics with mechanics. There are very few software firms that are capable of doing this. Autodesk Fusion was therefore the logical choice, as they connect all departments, electronics, and mechanics for us." ↑ 67% ↑ 85% Expand PCB capabilities with the Fusion Signal Integrity Extension Industrial design capabilities and workflows Configurations Collaboration Generative design Parametric modeling "We developed 9 product lines in only 12 months, from concept to production. Without Autodesk Fusion, that wouldn’t have been possible." 4X 75% Expand your 3D design capabilities with the Fusion Design Extension Mechanical engineering capabilities and workflows Versatile 3D design Cloud collaboration Rapid simulation Integrated CAD+CAM "When it comes to Fusion, it’s the whole concept of the ability to share models, create assemblies in one file, see all the component dependencies, doing all your motion studies, and figuring out interfaces in one place." 100x 5x

Design and manufacturing solutions for everyone

Autodesk Fusion is the end-to-end design and manufacturing solution for your business, enabling engineers, designers, and machinists to modernize their product development with tailored workflows and capabilities.

Design and manufacturing team capabilities and workflows

Fusion for teams overview

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Unified functions

Working in disconnected product development tools can cause errors and delays. Enable seamless teamwork in the same workspace, without the need for multiple tools.

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Data management

Storing files locally in different formats can cause version control, collaboration, and security issues. Bring your teams onto one secure, cloud workspace for accessible, current, and secure data.

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Access and control

Managers often struggle to get project updates in a timely manner. Fusion provides up-to-date progress info, controlled access to audit trails of changes, comments, and history.

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Automated drawings

Streamline design documentation to enable quick and precise 2D drawings from 3D models, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

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  • "We can execute several different functions within one package. We don’t have to use Rhino for sculpting or SOLIDWORKS for mechanical design. We can do that with the same software and actually all work on the same file at the same time. It’s a huge benefit."

    – Carl Budd, Engineering Manager, Moose Toys

    60%

    decrease in time to bring a product to market with one CAD/CAM solution.

    $33K

    per design launch is saved by companies that implement cross-domain collaborative, revision control, and concurrent workflows.

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Unlock advanced CAM capabilities with the Fusion Manufacturing Extension

Fusion Manufacturing Extension unlocks advanced manufacturing tools in Autodesk Fusion to help manufacturers shorten project delivery times and produce better quality parts. 

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Try Fusion extensions free for 14-days

Machining capabilities and workflows

Fusion for machinists overview

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Toolpath modifications

Speed up CAM programming with powerful modification tools that can turn a good toolpath into a great one - all without wasteful recalculation time.

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Multi-axis simultaneous machining

Achieve superior surface finish with specialized 4- and 5-axis toolpaths. Additional axis controls and collision avoidance ensure safe, smooth machine motion.

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Setup probing and inspection

Save time and money with spindle-mounted touch probes for CNC machining. Measure stock material, update work offsets, monitor quality, automate part setup, and more.

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  • "Our business has grown by 400% in just over a year, and we can attribute a lot of this growth to Fusion. Fusion is a CAM system that is made for making complex parts."

    – Konrad Nerc, Nerc Precision Engineering

    50%

    Create toolpaths twice as quickly and start machining faster with your team

    1/2X

    Cut costs in half by reducing cycle times and unnecessary hours spent.

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Unlock advanced CAM capabilities with the Fusion Manufacturing Extension

Fusion Manufacturing Extension unlocks advanced manufacturing tools in Autodesk Fusion to help manufacturers shorten project delivery times and produce better quality parts. 

Explore Manufacturing Extension

Try Fusion extensions free for 14-days

Electronics engineering capabilities and workflows

Fusion for electronics engineers overview

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Component libraries

Reduce engineering workload, design new components with ease, and decrease the need for manual content creation with comprehensive component libraries.

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Synchronization

Reduce errors, enhance efficiency, and improve accuracy. Synchronization between PCB and schematic in an ECAD application maintains design integrity and consistency.

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Live DRC and insights for design constraints

Design your printed circuit boards rapidly and efficiently, leveraging real-time constraint violation detection for immediate alerts on component placement and trace routing issues.

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Unified design environment

Empower collaboration between electronic and mechanical engineers in a unified design platform. Enhance accuracy and efficiency by eliminating error-prone conversion steps.

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  • "We merge electronics with mechanics. There are very few software firms that are capable of doing this. Autodesk Fusion was therefore the logical choice, as they connect all departments, electronics, and mechanics for us."

    – Mario Tousek, Managing Director, tousek

    ↑ 67%

    Companies that streamline access to PCB and mechanical data at design time release 90% of products on time – 67% better than those who don’t have access to the same data.

    ↑ 85%

    Companies that interconnect manufacturing and electronics design meet their costs and reliability goals 85% more than their competitors.

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Expand PCB capabilities with the Fusion Signal Integrity Extension

Fusion Signal Integrity Extension unlocks signal integrity tools in Autodesk Fusion to improve product compliance, lower physical PCB prototyping costs and accelerate development.

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Industrial design capabilities and workflows

Fusion for industrial designers overview

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Configurations

Configurations provide an intelligent way to maximize the utility of parametric designs. Gain the ability to create and manage multiple design variations from a single, unified model.

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Collaboration

Remove the silos from your traditional design process and use a modern collaboration environment. Connect your teams and clients, communicate in real-time, and centralize project activity.

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Generative design

Explore multiple manufacturing-ready outcomes that meet your design specifications while reducing weight, improving performance, and consolidating parts through generative design.

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Parametric modeling

Maximize the utility of parametric designs with configurations. Create and manage multiple design variations from a single, unified model.

  • "We developed 9 product lines in only 12 months, from concept to production. Without Autodesk Fusion, that wouldn’t have been possible."

    – Tyler Berryman, Product Design Engineer, Brash

    4X

    Turn your concepts into 3D models 4X faster when compared to traditional industrial design software.

    75%

    Create photo-realistic renders of your designs up to 75% faster to expedite stakeholder buy-in.

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Expand your 3D design capabilities with the Fusion Design Extension

Fusion Design Extension unlocks advanced 3D design and modeling tools in Autodesk Fusion to make complex 3D modeling easier and faster.

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Try Fusion extensions free for 14-days

Mechanical engineering capabilities and workflows

Fusion for mechanical engineers overview

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Versatile 3D design

Engineer products with a comprehensive set of modeling tools, including 3D parametric modeling, mesh, surfacing, and automated design capabilities. Ensure your products' form, fit, and function with diverse analysis methods.

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Cloud collaboration

Break free from traditional design silos. Embrace a modern collaboration environment to connect teams and clients, communicate in real-time, and centralize project activity.

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Rapid simulation

Discover manufacturing-ready outcomes that meet design specifications, reduce weight, improve performance, and consolidate parts through generative design.

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Integrated CAD+CAM

Effortlessly adjust dimensions and geometries with a few clicks, saving time, and reducing errors. Every changes reflects across the entire model for design consistency.

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  • "When it comes to Fusion, it’s the whole concept of the ability to share models, create assemblies in one file, see all the component dependencies, doing all your motion studies, and figuring out interfaces in one place."

    – Steve Milanoski, Head of Advanced Manufacturing, Romar Engineering

    100x

    Investigate upwards of 100 3D design iterations in the amount of time it would traditionally take to complete one.

    5x

    Design, engineer, and manufacture a product in one day instead of a week.

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Fusion Simulation Extension unlocks advanced simulation and generative design tools in Autodesk Fusion to expand design possibilities and improve product reliability.

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Try Fusion extensions free for 14-days

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