Fusion 360

Fusion 360 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,[5] with simplified applications available for Android and iOS. Fusion 360 is licensed as a paid subscription, with a free limited home-based, non-commercial personal edition available.[6]

Fusion 360
Developer(s)Autodesk
Initial releaseSeptember 24, 2013 (2013-09-24)
Stable release
2.0.15775[1] / April 3, 2023 (2023-04-03)
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 design
LicenseTrialware
Websitewww.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview

History

Fusion 360 was introduced by Autodesk on September 24, 2013.[7] It incorporated many features from Inventor Fusion, which it replaced.[8]

After release, other Autodesk products were integrated in Fusion 360:

  • In 2017, the Slicer feature of Autodesk 123D was integrated.[9]
  • In 2021, Autodesk Meshmixer was discontinued, after functionality was integrated into Fusion 360[10][11]
  • In 2021, Netfabb was merged into Fusion 360[12][13]

Features

Fusion 360 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 schema design, PCB design and component management. You can use it also for rendering, animation, generative design and a number of advanced simulation tasks (FEA).[14]

Languages, compatibility

Autodesk Fusion 360 supports Windows 11 and Windows 10, plus the latest versions of MacOS. It is also available as a web browser version. In its preferences, you can choose among multiple language versions: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish (and Czech, through a free add-on[15]).

Extensions

Autodesk offers a number of paid extensions that add extra functionality to Fusion 360:[16]

  • Simulation
  • Generative Design
  • Machining
  • Nesting & Fabrication
  • Product Design
  • Manage
  • Additive Build
  • Signal Integrity

See also

References
  1. Annaka Ketterer (April 3, 2023). "What's new in April 2023 release". Fusion 360 Community. Autodesk.
  2. "Fusion Online". Autodesk.
  3. Bryce Heventhal (July 13, 2015). "Fusion 360 mobile – iOS & Android". Fusion 360 Blog. Autodesk.
  4. "How to change the user language for Fusion 360". Autodesk Knowledge Network. Autodesk.
  5. "Fusion Online". Autodesk.
  6. "Fusion 360 for Personal Use". Autodesk.
  7. Kat Ingalls (September 24, 2013). "The Next Generation of Design and Engineering Software Has Arrived". Autodesk.
  8. herzinj (July 24, 2014). "Inventor Fusion SUPPORT WILL BE DISCONTINUED EFFECTIVE AUGUST 23 2014". Autodesk.
  9. Caleb Kraft (February 17, 2017). "Fusion 360 Adds "Slicer" for Laser Cutting and CNC Routing". Makezine.com.
  10. "Autodesk Meshmixer".
  11. Andrew Sartorelli (April 29, 2019). "Meshmixers Future?". Autodesk.
  12. Vikram Vedantham (January 7, 2021). "Autodesk Netfabb Joins Fusion 360 Family, Better Uniting Additive Manufacturing and Design". Autodesk.
  13. "Netfabb Online Service".
  14. "Fusion 360 Features". Autodesk.
  15. "Fusion česky". Arkance Systems.
  16. "Fusion 360 Extensions". Autodesk.
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