Autodesk Fusion 360: More than CAD, it's the future of design and manufacturing

Fusion 360 is the first and only integrated cloud CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software platform of its kind

Streamline your product development

Go from design to manufacturing faster with the only all-in-one cloud CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB product development platform, Autodesk Fusion 360.


Unify your team on one platform

Global manufacturing teams trust Fusion 360 to efficiently ideate, create, collaborate and manage their development processes in a single solution with cloud and data at the center.


Save time and costs with automated workflows

Free up resources to increase capacity with less investment in time and capital with design, electronics, and machining automation.


Autodesk Fusion 360 capabilities

Flexible 3D CAD

Autodesk Fusion 360 enables you to explore many iterations quickly with easy-to-use cloud CAD software.


Integrated CAD/CAM

Produce high-quality CNC machined parts, and additively manufacture builds using FFF or PBF for metal 3D printing.


Unified PCB design

Gain all the advantages of a full-featured schematic capture, electronics design, and mechanical CAD with Autodesk Fusion 360.


Seamless 3D simulation

Test your designs to ensure they survive real world conditions. Simulate digitally and reduce prototyping costs.


Explorative generative design tools

Explore many manufacturing-ready outcomes meeting your design specifications through generative design.


Instant-on data management

Use integrated cloud collaboration tools to bring teams together and manage product data.


“Fusion 360 is recognized as the best professional cloud product design and manufacturing software platform on G2.”

– 4.5/5 rating, 400+ reviews

Trusted by 4.6 million design and manufacturing professionals, including:

What you can do with Autodesk Fusion 360

Flexible 3D modeling and design

Use direct, surface, parametric, mesh, or freeform modeling.

Interactive assemblies

Detailed visualizations of complex products with exploded views and animations.

Sheet metal part creation

Design and engineer products to ensure aesthetics, form, fit, and function.

Innovative generative design

Explore, design, quote, and fabricate faster with automation tools.

Unified electronics and PCB design

Comprehensive electronics and PCB engineering tools.

Push-button SPICE simulation

Easy SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) setup.

Unlimited hierarchical schematic capture

Support for 16-layer PCB systems.

Integrated CAD and CAM

Additive manufacturing, 2 & 3-axis, 3+2, 4 & 5-axis milling and more.

Cloud collaboration and data management

Connect teams, communicate in real-time, and manage projects with global collaboration.

Photo-realistic rendering and documentation

Annotate, dimension, and document models with real-life rendering technology.

FEA verification, test, and simulation

Topology and shape optimization with cloud-based machine learning and AI.

Professionals who use Autodesk Fusion 360

Machine quality parts faster. Reduce cycle times to improve the bottom line.

Smart tools let you connect extended teams in real-time.

Process controls to design, simulate, and manufacture all in one program.

Unify schematic, PCB, libraries, simulation, and mechanical design.

Speed up ideation and connect with engineering teams faster.

Prep students for careers in design, engineering, and manufacturing.

Fusion 360 extensions

Add extensions with flexible subscription options to fit your project budget.

Design Extension

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

 

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Manage Extension

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

 

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Manufacturing Extension

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

 

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Signal Integrity Extension

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

 

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Simulation Extension

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

 

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Additional Autodesk Fusion 360 offerings

For personal, hobby use

Autodesk Fusion 360 for personal use is a limited free version that includes basic functionality.


For startup use

For eligible startups that are less than 3 years old with 10 or fewer employees.


For educational use

Free for qualifying students and educators or institutions.


For collaborators

Autodesk Fusion 360 - Team Participant is for additional users to share, review, and manage projects.


UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES. AFFORDABLE COST.

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Join over 1.2 million professionals that have made Fusion 360 their go-to design to manufacturing solution.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is Autodesk Fusion 360?

Autodesk Fusion 360 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 360?

Industrial designers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, machinists, hobbyists, and startups use Autodesk Fusion 360. 

Is Autodesk Fusion 360 free?

Autodesk Fusion 360 is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use, and for qualifying startups.

Is Autodesk Fusion 360 the same as AutoCAD?

Autodesk Fusion 360 is integrated CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software, whereas AutoCAD is CAD software to create 2D and 3D drawings. Compare Fusion 360 vs AutoCAD (US Site)

What is the price of a Autodesk Fusion 360 subscription?

Autodesk Fusion 360 is paid monthly, paid annually, or paid every 3 years.

How can I renew my Autodesk Fusion 360 subscription?

If you purchased online, your subscription will automatically renew unless you’ve 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 360?

Learn about system requirements for Autodesk Fusion 360 here.

How do I download Fusion 360?

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 Fusion 360 on multiple computers? 

With a subscription to Fusion 360 software, you can install it on up to 3 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 License Agreement (US Site) for more information.

How do I convert my Fusion 360 free trial to a paid subscription? 

Launch your trial software and click Subscribe Now on the trial screen or buy Fusion 360 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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