Autodesk Fusion

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What is Autodesk Fusion?

Autodesk Fusion is a cloud-based 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool which integrates design, modeling, and simulation capabilities.

Some of its capabilities include:

3D design and modeling platform - Product engineering with a comprehensive set of modeling tools to ensure products' form, fit, and function with diverse analysis methods.
Sketching - With sketch constraints, dimensions, and a powerful suite of sketch tools.
Direct modeling - Editing or repair of imported geometry from non-native file formats. Make design changes without worrying about time-based features.
Surface modeling - Creation and editing of complex parametric surfaces for repairing, patching, or designing geometry.
Parametric modeling - Creates history-based features, including extrude, revolve, loft, sweep, etc., that update with design changes.
Mesh modeling - Editing and repair of imported scans or mesh models, including STL and OBJ files.
Freeform modeling - Creation of complex sub-divisional surfaces with T-splines and edit them with intuitive push-pull gestures.
Rendering - Photo-realistic images of a model, leveraging local or cloud rendering.
PCB design integration - Synchronization of bi-directional changes from electronics designs with Autodesk EAGLE interoperability.
Design to manufacture - Fusion 360 makes it easier to program CNC machines using simplified controls for high-efficiency roughing, adaptive clearing, and tool orientation. Design for 2D up to 5-axis milling. Simplify probing, turning, mill-turning, and profiling operations with a post engine.
2D and 2.5D machining - Creation of 2D and 2.5D toolpaths to drive CNC routers, mills, water jet cutters, laser cutters, and more. Integrated CAD simplifies design revisions, reduces programming times and helps avoid mistakes.
3-axis machining - A range of 3-axis machining strategies to create NC code to rough and finish 3D parts. Its workflows make it simple to program individual features or entire parts. Some of these capabilities require a subscription to Fusion 360 and the Machining Extension.
Integrated electronics - Brings designs to life with automation. Using schematic design, PCB layout, and routing capabilities built into Fusion 360.
Schematic capture - A complete set of schematic tools with access to thousands of components. Interconnect circuits and create custom attribute assignments.
PCB layout - The PCB editor lets users connect ideas together in the shortest time possible. Even the layout of dense boards is possible with a complete set of PCB layout tools.
Additive manufacturing in 3D - Creation of physical prototypes to validate prior to manufacturing and build 3D printed parts using additive manufacturing in Fusion 360. Connect to a library of 3D printing machines including Ultimaker, EOS, and Renishaw.
Fused filament fabrication - Manufacture parts using FFF in a seamless approach from design to print preparation. Reduce 3D printing time. Save material costs with infill pattern options and automatic part orientation. Simulate slices across a range of additive manufacturing machines before printing.
Metal additive manufacturing - Additive manufacturing to fabricate metal parts with powder bed fusion. Reduces material wastage and cost. Offers 3D print parameters, automate part orientation and generate fully associative support structures.