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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.
Autodesk Fusion: More than CAD, it’s the future of design and manufacturing
Autodesk Fusion 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.
Unify your team on one platform
Global manufacturing teams trust Autodesk Fusion to efficiently ideate, create, collaborate and manage their development processes in a single solution with cloud and data at the centre.
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 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.
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 cloud collaboration tools to bring teams together and manage product data.
“Autodesk Fusion 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
Flexible 3D modelling and design
Use direct, surface, parametric, mesh or freeform modelling.
Interactive assemblies
Detailed visualisations 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 optimisation 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.
Autodesk Fusion 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.
Manage Extension
Execute change orders, release management, automated part numbering, and bill of materials management.
Manufacturing Extension
Unlock additional capabilities for 3 to 5-axis CNC machining, sheet-based nesting and fabrication, and metals-based additive manufacturing.
Signal Integrity Extension
Optimise PCB design electromagnetic performance by controlling the impedance of every critical transmission line.
Simulation Extension
Optimise part design and performance with unlimited cloud solves for generative design, FEA, electronic cooling, injection moulding and more.
What you get with Autodesk Fusion for personal
LIMITED USE VERSION
Autodesk Fusion for personal use
Autodesk Fusion for personal use includes cloud-based design and 3D modelling tools as well as the following limited functionality:
- Limited CAM functionality
- Single user data management
- Limited electronics and PCB designs
- Limited 2D documentation and drawings
- Forum support only
- Limited import/export file types
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion includes all design and 3D modelling tools, plus a fully featured CAM, CAE and PCB development platform.
- Configurations (CAD, CAM, CAE)
- Comprehensive CAM functionality
- Extensive collaboration and data management
- Unified electronics and PCB designs
- Full 2D documentation and drawings
- Phone, email, forum and in-product support
- All import/export file types
- Cloud rendering
- Cloud simulation and advanced machining upgrades
- Integrated fastener library
- Drawing automation
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
Additional Autodesk Fusion 360 offerings
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 - Team Participant is for additional users to share, review and manage projects.
Autodesk Fusion industry cloud for manufacturing
The Fusion industry cloud for manufacturing will connect capabilities, data, people and processes across the entire product development lifecycle.
CAD, CAM, CAE, PCB, data management (PLM, PDM), MES and more will be integrated into one unified experience, enabling advanced automation, AI capabilities and streamlining of workflows.
Learn more about our vision for the Autodek Fusion industry cloud.
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 Autodesk Fusion 360 vs AutoCAD (US Site)
Autodesk Fusion 360 is
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.
Learn about system requirements for Autodesk Fusion 360 here.
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 Autodesk 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 Autodesk 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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