Category: Manufacturing

  • Advanced Expressions and IF Logic for Efficient Toolpath Creation in Fusion Manufacture

    Learn how to use advanced expressions, conditional logic, limits, rounding, and model‑based values in Fusion’s manufacturing workspace to create smarter, adaptive toolpaths and streamline team‑wide CAM efficiency. Advanced expressions in Fusion Advanced expressions in Fusion transform how you create and manage toolpaths. By incorporating conditional logic, limits, and rounding into your expressions, you can build…

    Manufacturing

  • Troubleshooting Fusion’s Deburr Toolpath: How to Eliminate Retracts and Smooth Your Edges

    Seth Madore, an experienced machinist and expert Fusion user explains why Fusion’s deburr toolpath creates retracts and gaps, how to fix it with one simple setting, and alternative strategies for smooth, efficient deburring. Deburring should be a finishing touch, not a frustrating bottleneck. Yet, anyone who has tried to deburr complex tooth forms or splines…

    Tutorials

  • AI in Manufacturing: From Buzzword to Bottom Line

    AI in manufacturing is moving beyond the buzz. Autodesk Fusion turns automation, generative design, automated toolpaths, AI‑powered drawings, and intelligent assistance into real ROI—accelerating cycle times, improving quality, and strengthening the digital thread with built‑in PDM and integrated PLM via Fusion Manage. For years, artificial intelligence in manufacturing has been seen as a futuristic promise…

    Thought Leadership

  • Three Ways to Build Better Setup Sheets in Autodesk Fusion (and How to Customize Them for Your Shop)

    Seth, an accomplished machinist on the Autodesk Fusion team, explains three ways to create setup sheets in Fusion —NC Program, HTML, and Excel—so machinists get clear tools, feeds, speeds, and runtime details at the machine. Autodesk Fusion gives CAM programmers three reliable options for generating repeatable, machinist-friendly setup sheets—and the best choice depends on how…

    Manufacturing

  • Your CAM Is Costing You: The Fast Track to Modern Manufacturing with Autodesk Fusion

    Discover how Autodesk Fusion for Manufacturing can help your job shop overcome programming bottlenecks, reduce downtime, and boost profitability with integrated CAD/CAM workflows. The reality for job shops today If you run a machine shop, you know the daily pressure you face. Customers want shorter lead times, tighter tolerances, and competitive pricing. Meanwhile, skilled labor…

    Fusion

  • No More Needles: EzeRx Transforms Anemia Testing with Autodesk Fusion

    Partha Pratim Das Mahapatra’s mother was only 37 years old when she developed severe heart complications. Only after surgery did doctors identify the underlying cause of long-term, untreated anemia. Anemia affects roughly one in four people globally. Yet despite being easy to treat, it often goes undetected. Traditional testing requires blood draws which often discourages…

    Case Studies

  • Fusion Community Spotlight: From Traditional Machinist to Modern Shop – Adam Booth’s Fusion CNC Journey

    Adam “Abom79” Booth, shares how he blends manual skills, CNC, and Fusion to grow his shop and products, while also offering practical tips for other machine shops. Adam Booth here, though some of you may know me online as Abom79. I’m a third‑generation machinist based in Pensacola, Florida, and the owner of a small but…

    Manufacturing

  • Cubicoan Evolves into a Full-Scale Manufacturer with Autodesk Fusion

    Sri Lanka’s Extra-Low Voltage (ELV) systems and data-infrastructure sector is evolving at rapid pace. Projects today demand enclosures that can withstand heat, weather, vibration, corrosion, and long-term mechanical load while being delivered faster, with greater precision, and higher levels of customization. For Cubicoan, this shift demanded a fundamental rethink. Initially, the company operated as a…

    Case Studies

  • Limpi: From Beach Plastic to Sustainable Products Across the Caribbean

    See how Limpi transformed a recycling project into a thriving sustainable manufacturing business with Autodesk Fusion.

    Case Studies

  • Boost Efficiency and Profitability: The Complete Guide to Process Improvement in Manufacturing

    Achieve process improvement in manufacturing with Autodesk Fusion—streamline workflows, cut waste, and accelerate production in one connected platform. Manufacturing success today depends on one critical factor: operational efficiency. Companies that fail to optimize processes face rising costs, missed deadlines, and shrinking margins. In contrast, organizations that embrace systematic process improvement achieve productivity gains of 25–40%,…

    Manufacturing

  • Nesting in Manufacturing: A Complete Guide to Optimizing Material Usage – and How Fusion for Manufacturing Can Help

    Learn how nesting boosts material utilization and efficiency in manufacturing and how Autodesk Fusion for Manufacturing delivers integrated nesting for smarter workflows. In manufacturing, raw material often accounts for 40–60% of total production costs. When margins are tight and demand is variable, every square inch of stock you save drops straight to the bottom line.…

    Manufacturing

  • Building Better Off-Road Solutions: Snail Works’ Fusion-Powered Approach to Design and Manufacturing

    With Autodesk Fusion, Snail Works scales from concept to production, delivering precision-built bumpers and accessories for off-road vehicles.

    Case Studies

  • How to Create Criss-Cross Grooves in Fusion for Machining

    Phil Eichmiller, Senior QA Engineer shows you how to design criss-cross grooves in Fusion using sketches, sweeps, and pattern tools for precise machining control. Crosshatch or criss-cross groove patterns are common in machining for texture, grip, or aesthetic purposes. While machinists often have clever tricks for producing these patterns directly on the shop floor, you…

    Tutorials

  • Autodesk Fusion Helps Smart Appliance Company Cut Product Development Time by 37%

    See how Upliance.ai significantly cut its product development cycle using Autodesk Fusion’s integrated design, simulation, and CAM tools.

    Case Studies

  • Advanced Tooling: The Key to Faster, Better, and Cost-Effective Machining

    Boost manufacturing speed, quality, and savings with advanced tooling. Discover how Fusion for Manufacturing unlocks efficiency and superior results for your team. The pressure to deliver high-quality parts quickly and cost-effectively has never been greater. Manufacturers are constantly seeking new ways to boost productivity, improve surface finishes, and reduce operational costs. One of the most…

    Advanced Manufacturing