Autodesk Fusion: More than CAD, it’s the future of design and manufacturing

Autodesk Fusion connects your entire manufacturing process by integrating CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB into a single solution allowing you to design and make anything.

What is Autodesk Fusion?

Autodesk Fusion is a cloud-based 3D modelling, CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB software platform for product design and manufacturing.

  • Design and engineer products how you want to ensure aesthetics, form, fit and function

  • Engineer, design and create anything with comprehensive electronics and PCB design tools

  • Save time and money and get quality parts out the door faster


Fusion overview (video 2:51 min)

Trusted by over 4.6 million professionals, including

Autodesk Fusion is trusted by Yamaha
Autodesk Fusion is trusted by Toyota
Autodesk Fusion is trusted by Logitech
Autodesk Fusion is trusted by Gibson
Autodesk Fusion is trusted by Accenture
Autodesk Fusion is trusted by Panasonic

Connect your data, people and processes with Fusion

Streamline your product development process

Go from design to manufacturing faster with the only all-in-one cloud CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB platform.

Increase innovation through connected data

Improve your team’s operational efficiency and boost agility with a single source of product data across your organisation and connected supply chain.

Eliminate repetitive tasks with automated workflows

Manufacture faster with connected and automated workflows, plus advanced AI capabilities.

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 modernise their product development with tailored workflows and capabilities.

Design and manufacturing team capabilities and workflows

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.

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.

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.

Automated drawings

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

Machining capabilities and workflows

Automated machining

Programme complex, feature-rich components with ease using intelligent whole-part strategies like steep & shallow, deburr, hole recognition and rotary.

 

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.

 

Multi-axis simultaneous machining

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

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.

Electronics engineering capabilities and workflows

Component libraries

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

Synchronisation

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

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.

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.

Industrial design capabilities and workflows

Configurations

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

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 centralise project activity.

Generative design

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

Parametric modelling

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

Mechanical engineering capabilities and workflows

Versatile 3D design

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

Cloud collaboration

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

Rapid simulation

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

Integrated CAD+CAM

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

Autodesk Fusion 360 plans and pricing

Autodesk Fusion 1-year subscription

1-year subscription

Most popular: 1-year access to advanced CAD, CAM, CAE, PCB, data management and collaboration tools with Autodesk Fusion.

 

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Autodesk Fusion monthly subscription

Monthly subscription

Most flexible: Monthly access to advanced CAD, CAM, CAE, PCB, data management and collaboration tools with Autodesk Fusion.

 

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Speak to an expert

Connect with a representative to discuss Autodesk Fusion and find the solution that best fits your company’s product development needs.


Fusion Team

Fusion Team is for additional users and collaborators to share, review and manage projects.

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Want to try Autodesk Fusion? Download a free trial

Autodesk Fusion 1-year subscription

1-year subscription

Most popular: 1-year access to advanced CAD, CAM, CAE, PCB, data management and collaboration tools with Autodesk Fusion.

 

/year

Autodesk Fusion monthly subscription

Monthly subscription

Most flexible: Monthly access to advanced CAD, CAM, CAE, PCB, data management and collaboration tools with Autodesk Fusion.

 

/per month

Fusion for personal use

A limited, free version that includes basic functionality for qualifying users who use for hobbyist and personal projects only.


Fusion for education

A free version that includes basic functionality for qualifying users who use for education-based, non-commercial projects only.


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Unlock advanced capabilities with Autodesk Fusion extensions

Extensions allow you to unlock advanced design and manufacturing technologies in Autodesk Fusion.

Manufacturing Extension

Unlock additional capabilities for 3 to 5-axis CNC machining, sheet-based nesting and fabrication, and metals-based additive manufacturing.

 

Download free trial

 

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Simulation Extension

Optimise part design and performance with unlimited cloud solves for generative design, FEA, electronic cooling, injection moulding and more.

 

Download free trial

 

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Design Extension

Automate complex geometry to enhance the performance and aesthetics of your products.

 

Download free trial

 

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Fusion Manage Extension

Execute change orders, release management, automated part numbering and bill of materials management.

 

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Signal Integrity Extension

Optimise PCB design electromagnetic performance by controlling the impedance of every critical transmission line.

 

Download free trial

 

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G2 Summer 2024 ranking

“Fusion is recognised as the best professional cloud product design and manufacturing software platform on G2.“

– 4.5/5 rating, 450+ reviews on G2

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Join over 4.6 million professionals that have made Autodesk Fusion their go-to design to manufacturing solution.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is Autodesk Fusion?

Autodesk Fusion is design, engineering, electronics and manufacturing software, all-in-one. Connect your entire product development process into one cloud-based software with integrated 3D CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB.

Who uses Autodesk Fusion?

Industrial designers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, machinists, hobbyists and startups use Autodesk Fusion. 

Is Autodesk Fusion free?

Autodesk Fusion is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use and for qualifying startups.

Is Autodesk Fusion the same as AutoCAD?

Autodesk Fusion is integrated CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB software, whereas AutoCAD is CAD software to create 2D and 3D drawings. Compare Autodesk Fusion vs AutoCAD.

What is the price of an Autodesk Fusion subscription?

Autodesk Fusion is paid monthly, paid annually or paid every three years.

How can I renew my Autodesk Fusion subscription?

If you purchased online, your subscription will automatically renew unless you have turned auto-renew off. Simply sign in to your Autodesk Account and select the product you want to renew and verify that your auto-renew is set to on and your payment method is correct. 

What are the system requirements for Autodesk Fusion?

Operating System 

Apple® macOS™ Monterey 12.0, Big Sur 11.x*; Catalina 10.15; Mojave v10.14 (learn more about Apple security updates) 

Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) (until January 2023)** 

Microsoft Windows Windows 11, 10 (64-bit) 

CPU 

x86-based 64-bit processor (e.g. Intel Core i, AMD Ryzen series), 4 cores, 1.7 GHz or greater; 32-bit not supported 

ARM-based processors partially supported via Rosetta 2 only 

How do I download Autodesk Fusion?

Autodesk provides download and install instructions for individuals and administrators. Your available downloads appear in Autodesk Account. Find your product, select a version, platform, language and download method. For more information, visit the Autodesk Knowledge Network.

Can I install Autodesk Fusion on multiple computers? 

With a subscription to Autodesk Fusion software, you can install it on up to three computers or other devices. However, only the named user can sign in and use that software on a single computer at any given time. Please refer to the Software Licence Agreement (US Site) for more information.

How do I convert my Autodesk Fusion free trial to a paid subscription? 

Launch your trial software and click Subscribe Now on the trial screen or buy Autodesk Fusion here. When buying your subscription, enter the same email address and password combination you used to sign in to your trial. Learn more about converting a trial to a paid subscription.

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