Fusion 360
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Developer(s) | Autodesk |
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Initial release | September 24, 2013 |
Stable release | 2.0.13162[1]
/ May 26, 2022 |
Operating system | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS[2] |
Available in | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Japanese[3] |
Type | Computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, computer-aided engineering, printed circuit board design |
License | Trialware |
Website | www |
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 and macOS, 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.[4]
History
Fusion 360 was introduced by Autodesk on September 24, 2013.[5] It incorporated many features from Inventor Fusion, which it replaced.[6]
After release, other Autodesk products were integrated in Fusion 360:
- In 2017, the Slicer feature of Autodesk 123D was integrated.[7]
- In 2021, Autodesk Meshmixer was discontinued, after functionality was integrated into Fusion 360[8][9]
- In 2021, Netfabb was merged into Fusion 360[10][11]
Features
Fusion 360 has built-in capabilities to do 3D modeling, 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.[12]
Extensions
Autodesk offers a number of paid extensions that add extra functionality to Fusion 360:[13]
- Simulation
- Generative Design
- Machining
- Nesting & Fabrication
- Product Design
- Manage
- Additive Build
See also
- Autodesk Inventor
- Comparison of computer-aided design software
- FreeCAD – cross-platform, free and open source 3D CAD
- Autodesk Fusion Electronics (EAGLE)
References
- ^ keqingsong (May 26, 2022). "What's new in V.2.0.13162". Fusion 360 Community. Autodesk.
- ^ Bryce Heventhal (July 13, 2015). "Fusion 360 mobile – iOS & Android". Fusion 360 Blog. Autodesk.
- ^ "How to change the user language for Fusion 360". Autodesk Knowledge Network. Autodesk.
- ^ "Fusion 360 for Personal Use". Autodesk.
- ^ Kat Ingalls (September 24, 2013). "The Next Generation of Design and Engineering Software Has Arrived". Autodesk.
- ^ herzinj (July 24, 2014). "Inventor Fusion SUPPORT WILL BE DISCONTINUED EFFECTIVE AUGUST 23 2014". Autodesk.
- ^ Caleb Kraft (February 17, 2017). "Fusion 360 Adds "Slicer" for Laser Cutting and CNC Routing". Makezine.com.
- ^ "Autodesk Meshmixer".
- ^ Andrew Sartorelli (April 29, 2019). "Meshmixers Future?". Autodesk.
- ^ Vikram Vedantham (January 7, 2021). "Autodesk Netfabb Joins Fusion 360 Family, Better Uniting Additive Manufacturing and Design". Autodesk.
- ^ "Netfabb Online Service".
- ^ "Fusion 360 Features". Autodesk.
- ^ "Fusion 360 Extensions". Autodesk.
External links
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