Following on from my “How To Machine” posts, today I’ll explain a slightly different process, how to machine a part using a 3D printed generatively designed fixture. Finding the best way to hold your part for machining can be one of the trickiest aspects of the process. Using Generative

Learn what 5-axis machining is and how Fusion 360 and the Fusion 360 Machining Extension can support your next project. 5-axis milling is, without a doubt, one of the more challenging forms of machining. Utilizing simultaneous 5-axis machining software can be extremely complex and expensive, bu

Learn about how Autodesk Fusion 360, a cloud-based, integrated CAD/CAM software, can transform your design process. Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) offer, arguably, the best options for industrial engineers, and integrated cloud CAD/CAM software provide sev

Explore how Autodesk Fusion 360 offers various solutions for 2D cutting, including for water jet, laser cutter, or plasma table projects. 2D cutting processes like using a water jet, laser cutter, or plasma table may sound complex. However, compared to other computer numerical control (CNC)

We recently sat down with KORG Berlin CEO Tatsuya Takahashi and designer Samantha Melnyk to learn more about how Autodesk Fusion 360 plays a role in their work. Whether you play, produce, or just love music, chances are you’ve heard of the Japanese company KORG. KORG produces musical instrum

Want to manage your company and production processes like never before? Great news: you don’t have to break the bank or sacrifice resources to get there. The secret to having it all lies with operational efficiency and implementing a system that works for you. Running an efficient operation allo

Check out how the Fusion 360 Nesting & Fabrication Extension helps bespoke concrete design company Concrete Collective cut material accurately and cost-effectively. Take a scroll through Pinterest or interior design publications, and you’ll quickly notice that concrete is experienc

Read this article in: Deutsch (German) Swiss company Gaudio analyzed hundreds of ear scans and tested different geometries in Fusion 360 before landing on a final in-ear headphone design.   Nicola Gianotti is passionate about music. But he simply couldn’t find a product on the market tha

Learn about how Autodesk Fusion 360 provides concurrent engineering solutions for design teams worldwide. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still rippling across the world. As a result, collaborative design efforts continue to evolve and change around global constraints. Many manufact

Sheet metal design software is the most critical component of sheet metal fabrication. See how designers can use the Autodesk Fusion 360 Nesting & Fabrication Extension to streamline their process. Sheet metal is a common material across many industries, including automotive, industrial,

Established in 1939, Brown & Holmes (Tamworth) Ltd. has an enviable reputation for quality paired with a commitment to environmental sustainability — a combination that has won significant levels of new business over the years. The company has been using Autodesk design tools such as Inven

Check out this overview of the recent multi-axis additions to toolpaths and how you can use them to get more out of your machine tools. In case you missed it in our May What’s New update, we recently gave the multi-axis capabilities a significant upgrade. Steep & Shallow toolpaths

Data is as abundant as oxygen in our digital world and must be properly stored and secured. The Fusion 360 Manage Extension provides several data management tools to help keep your product designs secure. The last two decades have ushered in new eras of data management practices. Communication,

How can the manufacturing industry achieve a truly digital factory? Srinath Jonnalagadda, VP of Design and Manufacturing Industry Strategy at Autodesk explores how Autodesk Fusion 360 and Prodsmart enable the convergence of collaboration, data, and disciplines. For years, the manufacturing i

Manufacturing bottlenecks happen sometimes, but you can take steps to prevent them with the right manufacturing execution system. Here are 5 steps to help you get ahead of some common bottlenecks. Picture this: you’re a manufacturer, and you’ve set up your process to be as seamless as possib

Learn about the different ways to collaborate and how cloud-based CAD/CAM software enables the most productive digital collaboration. Over the past several years, corporations around the globe have tried different methods of collaboration. However, it is interesting to study the lasting effe

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We have run into this question with many of our clients