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.
Fusion 360: More than CAD, it’s the future of design and manufacturing
Integrated CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB software
What is Fusion 360?
Fusion 360 is a cloud-based 3D modelling, CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB software platform for product design and manufacturing.
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Design and engineer products how you want to ensure aesthetics, form, fit and function
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Engineer, design and create anything with comprehensive electronics and PCB design tools
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Save time and money and get quality parts out the door faster
What are the benefits of Fusion 360?
Push the limits with 3D modelling
Design and make products with parametric, freeform, direct and surface 3D modelling tools.
Engineer precision for all workflows
Reduce the impact of design and engineering changes with centralised collaboration and simulations.
Go from design to manufacture faster
Import and edit designs with CAD data translators for 50+ file types using integrated CAD/CAM.
Fusion 360 capabilities
Flexible 3D CAD
Fusion 360 enables you to explore many iterations quickly with easy-to-use 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 Fusion 360.
Seamless 3D simulation
Test your designs to ensure that 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 collaboration tools to bring teams together and manage product data.
“Fusion 360 is recognised as the best product design and manufacturing software on G2.”
– 4.5/5 rating, 400+ reviews
Trusted by 1.2 million customers, including
Fusion 360 extensions
Add extensions with flexible subscription options to fit your project budget.
Machining Extension
Advanced manufacturing tools, include 3 to 5-axis strategies, toolpath optimisation and process automation.
Nesting & Fabrication Extension
Create optimised and associative multi-sheet layouts for sheet metal and non-sheet metal parts automation.
Simulation Extension
Get unlimited access to cloud solves. Use structural, thermal, explicit and injection moulding simulations.
Generative Design Extension
Explore unlimited generative designs. Optimise for specific materials and manufacturing techniques.
Signal Integrity Extension
Optimise PCB design electromagnetic performance by controlling the impedance of every critical transmission line.
Product Design Extension
Easily create complex geometry to enhance the performance and aesthetics of your products.
Manage Extension
Execute change orders, release management, automated part numbering and bill of materials management.
Additive Build Extension
Manufacture metal parts using powder bed fusion to reduce material wastage and cost.
Additional Fusion 360 offerings
For personal, hobby use
Fusion 360 for personal use is a limited free version that includes basic functionality.
Free - qualification required
For educational use
Free for qualifying students and educators or institutions.
Free - validation required
For collaborators
Fusion 360 - Team Participant is for additional users to share, review and manage projects.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Industrial designers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, machinists, hobbyists and startups use Autodesk Fusion 360.
Autodesk Fusion 360 is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use and for qualifying startups.
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)
Autodesk Fusion 360 is
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.
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
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.
With a subscription to Fusion 360 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.
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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