Fusion was introduced by Autodesk on 24 September 2013.[8] It incorporated many features from Inventor Fusion, which it replaced.[9]
In 2009, the tech demo Inventor Fusion was released
In the summer of 2013, Fusion 360 was publicly announced, being a cloud-enabled version of the original.[10]
In 2024, Fusion was rebranded, eliminating the '360' from the previous product name 'Fusion 360'[5]
After release, other Autodesk products were integrated in Fusion 360:
In 2017, the Slicer feature of Autodesk 123D was integrated.[11]
In 2021, Autodesk Meshmixer was discontinued, after functionality was integrated into Fusion 360[12][13]
In 2021, Netfabb was merged into Fusion 360[14][15]
Featuresedit
Fusion has built-in capabilities to do 3D modeling, sheet-metal, simulation and documentation. It can manage manufacturing processes such as machining, milling, turning and additive manufacturing. It also has electronic design automation (EDA) features, such as schematic design, PCB design and component management. It can be also used for rendering, animation, generative design and a number of advanced simulation tasks (FEA).[16]
List of main features:
3D Design & Modeling
Manufacturing (CAM)
Data Management
Electronics (EDA, PCB)
Team Collaboration
Generative Design
Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
Simulation (FEA)
Documentation & Drawings
Extensionsedit
Autodesk offers a number of paid extensions that add extra functionality to Fusion. These extensions are priced through a monthly or yearly subscription.[17]
Simulation - lets a Fusion team analyze performance and manufacturability of models using structural and thermal simulation tools.
Generative Design - improve and optimize models using manufacturing process-aware artificial intelligence.
Machining - adds additional CAM (computer aided manufacturing) abilities inside Fusion to produce higher quality parts.
Nesting & Fabrication - adds tools to create optimized multi-sheet layouts for CNC cutting.
Product Design - includes advanced 3D design and modeling tools. These tools help with complex product designs using intelligent software to better analyze and improve models.
Manage - allows for tools that assist engineering workflows and keep all product data secure and trackable.
Additive Build - gives access to tools to efficiently generate support structures and quickly create precise subtractive machining operations.
Signal Integrity - unlocks additional PCB and electronic signal integrity tools. Easily improve and analyze PCB prototypes.
Languages, compatibilityedit
Autodesk Fusion supports Windows 11 and Windows 10, plus the latest versions of MacOS. It is also available as a web browser version. In its preferences, multiple languages are selectable: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish (and Czech, through a free add-on[18]).
Licensingedit
Fusion 360 has split licensing levels into four different options for users to choose from. The first of these options is Fusion for personal use, which is free and has limited functionality. Fusion 360 for startup use is also free but contains all existing software capabilities and requires approval. Another free option is Fusion for students and educators, which works similarly to the previous licensing. The last license level is Fusion 360 commercial, which is paid for and allows access all current features.[19]
Market shareedit
Throughout 2018 and 2021, Fusion has continued to own a large percentage of the CAD package market share. This software's wide range of features and pricing make it a choice for beginners, hobbyists, and professionals. Fusion, as of 2021, dominated the CAD package market share when it came to overall top packages and hobbyist purchases. However, SolidWorks owned a larger percentage of the market share in 2019–2021 in regard to the number of paid packages and professional users. Being the industry standard, SolidWorks attracts mainly professionals and businesses that are willing to pay monthly or annual subscription fees.[20]
^Warfield, Bob (2021-01-21). "CNCCookbook 2021 CAD Survey [Market Share, Customer Satisfaction]". CNCCookbook: Be A Better CNC'er. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
External linksedit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fusion 360.
Official website
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This article may rely excessively on sources too closely associated with the subject potentially preventing the article from being verifiable and neutral Please help improve it by replacing them with more appropriate citations to reliable independent third party sources June 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message Fusion formerly Fusion 360 5 is a commercial computer aided design CAD computer aided manufacturing CAM computer aided engineering CAE and printed circuit board PCB design software application developed by Autodesk It is available for Windows macOS and web browser 6 with simplified applications available for Android and iOS Fusion is licensed as a paid subscription with a free limited home based non commercial personal edition available 7 FusionDeveloper s AutodeskInitial releaseSeptember 24 2013 10 years ago 2013 09 24 Stable release2 0 16490 1 June 22 2023 9 months ago 2023 06 22 Operating systemWindows macOS web browser 2 Android iOS 3 Available inEnglish German French Italian Spanish Korean Chinese Japanese Portuguese Polish Turkish 4 TypeComputer aided design computer aided manufacturing computer aided engineering printed circuit board designLicenseTrialwareWebsitewww wbr autodesk wbr com wbr products wbr fusion 360 wbr overview Contents 1 History 2 Features 3 Extensions 4 Languages compatibility 5 Licensing 5 1 Market share 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory editFusion was introduced by Autodesk on 24 September 2013 8 It incorporated many features from Inventor Fusion which it replaced 9 In 2009 the tech demo Inventor Fusion was released In the summer of 2013 Fusion 360 was publicly announced being a cloud enabled version of the original 10 In 2024 Fusion was rebranded eliminating the 360 from the previous product name Fusion 360 5 After release other Autodesk products were integrated in Fusion 360 In 2017 the Slicer feature of Autodesk 123D was integrated 11 In 2021 Autodesk Meshmixer was discontinued after functionality was integrated into Fusion 360 12 13 In 2021 Netfabb was merged into Fusion 360 14 15 Features editFusion has built in capabilities to do 3D modeling sheet metal simulation and documentation It can manage manufacturing processes such as machining milling turning and additive manufacturing It also has electronic design automation EDA features such as schematic design PCB design and component management It can be also used for rendering animation generative design and a number of advanced simulation tasks FEA 16 List of main features 3D Design amp Modeling Manufacturing CAM Data Management Electronics EDA PCB Team Collaboration Generative Design Additive Manufacturing 3D printing Simulation FEA Documentation amp DrawingsExtensions editAutodesk offers a number of paid extensions that add extra functionality to Fusion These extensions are priced through a monthly or yearly subscription 17 Simulation lets a Fusion team analyze performance and manufacturability of models using structural and thermal simulation tools Generative Design improve and optimize models using manufacturing process aware artificial intelligence Machining adds additional CAM computer aided manufacturing abilities inside Fusion to produce higher quality parts Nesting amp Fabrication adds tools to create optimized multi sheet layouts for CNC cutting Product Design includes advanced 3D design and modeling tools These tools help with complex product designs using intelligent software to better analyze and improve models Manage allows for tools that assist engineering workflows and keep all product data secure and trackable Additive Build gives access to tools to efficiently generate support structures and quickly create precise subtractive machining operations Signal Integrity unlocks additional PCB and electronic signal integrity tools Easily improve and analyze PCB prototypes Languages compatibility editAutodesk Fusion supports Windows 11 and Windows 10 plus the latest versions of MacOS It is also available as a web browser version In its preferences multiple languages are selectable English German French Italian Spanish Korean Chinese Japanese Portuguese Polish Turkish and Czech through a free add on 18 Licensing editFusion 360 has split licensing levels into four different options for users to choose from The first of these options is Fusion for personal use which is free and has limited functionality Fusion 360 for startup use is also free but contains all existing software capabilities and requires approval Another free option is Fusion for students and educators which works similarly to the previous licensing The last license level is Fusion 360 commercial which is paid for and allows access all current features 19 Market share edit Throughout 2018 and 2021 Fusion has continued to own a large percentage of the CAD package market share This software s wide range of features and pricing make it a choice for beginners hobbyists and professionals Fusion as of 2021 dominated the CAD package market share when it came to overall top packages and hobbyist purchases However SolidWorks owned a larger percentage of the market share in 2019 2021 in regard to the number of paid packages and professional users Being the industry standard SolidWorks attracts mainly professionals and businesses that are willing to pay monthly or annual subscription fees 20 See also editAutodesk Inventor Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Fusion Electronics EAGLE Comparison of computer aided design software FreeCAD cross platform free and open source 3D CAD List of 3D printing softwareReferences edit Annaka Ketterer 2023 06 22 May 2023 Product Update What s New Fusion 360 Community Autodesk Fusion Online Autodesk Bryce Heventhal 2015 07 13 Fusion 360 mobile iOS amp Android Fusion 360 Blog Autodesk How to change the user language for Fusion 360 Autodesk Knowledge Network Autodesk a b Ketterer Annaka 2024 01 29 January 2024 Product Update What s New Autodesk Retrieved 2024 01 30 Fusion Online Autodesk Fusion 360 for Personal Use Autodesk Kat Ingalls 2013 09 24 The Next Generation of Design and Engineering Software Has Arrived Autodesk herzinj 2014 07 24 Inventor Fusion SUPPORT WILL BE DISCONTINUED EFFECTIVE AUGUST 23 2014 Autodesk Inside Fusion 360 Design Engineering October 2013 Retrieved 2023 05 19 Caleb Kraft 2017 02 17 Fusion 360 Adds Slicer for Laser Cutting and CNC Routing Makezine com Autodesk Meshmixer Archived from the original on 2022 07 08 Retrieved 2022 06 06 Andrew Sartorelli 2019 04 29 Meshmixers Future Autodesk Vikram Vedantham 2021 01 07 Autodesk Netfabb Joins Fusion 360 Family Better Uniting Additive Manufacturing and Design Autodesk Netfabb Online Service Fusion 360 Features Autodesk Fusion 360 Extensions Autodesk Fusion cesky Arkance Systems Fabbaloo 2019 10 18 Autodesk Changes Fusion 360 Free License Terms SolidSmack www solidsmack com Retrieved 2023 05 19 Warfield Bob 2021 01 21 CNCCookbook 2021 CAD Survey Market Share Customer Satisfaction CNCCookbook Be A Better CNC er Retrieved 2023 05 19 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fusion 360 Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fusion 360 amp oldid 1214300000, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
