Category: Mechanical Engineering

  • Choosing Rapid Prototyping Software Isn’t About Features, It’s About Flow

    Choosing rapid prototyping software isn’t about features, it’s about workflow. Learn how to evaluate tools based on speed, simulation, collaboration, and manufacturing to iterate faster and reduce rework. Most teams don’t struggle with ideas. They struggle with turning those ideas into something testable. That’s where rapid prototyping comes in. And increasingly, the difference between a…

    Product Design & Engineering

  • Thermal Simulations in Autodesk Fusion: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Learn how to run thermal simulations in Autodesk Fusion—from materials and loads to mesh, results, and reports. Thermal analysis is essential for validating design decisions when components will operate under specific temperature conditions. Whether you’re designing cooling fins, evaluating insulation performance, or ensuring materials can withstand operational heat, Autodesk Fusion’s simulation workspace provides the tools…

    Product Design & Engineering

  • What Are the Benefits of Integrated CAD/CAM Software?

    Learn about how Autodesk Fusion 360, a cloud-based, integrated CAD/CAM software, can transform your design process.

    Industrial Design

  • Sketching and Parametric Basics in Autodesk Fusion: How to Avoid Common Failures and Build Stable Models 

    Learn how to avoid common sketch failures in Fusion, from unconstrained sketches and open profiles to unstable parameters all while using best practices for clean, editable, parametric models.  Sketching is the foundation of every parametric model in Fusion. When sketches are properly constrained and structured, downstream features update predictably. When they’re not, even small edits can cause failures, flipped dimensions, broken features, or…

    Getting Started

  • How to Set Up Teams, Projects, and Secure Access in Autodesk Fusion

    This article covers a few of Fusion 360's key data management features, from creating teams to setting up secure SSO for your organization.

    Mechanical Engineering

  • Here’s How to Set Up Your Fusion Hub (and Get Your Team Collaborating Faster)

    Creating your Fusion Hub is the first step after purchasing Autodesk Fusion. Here's everything you need to know about the process.

    Getting Started

  • Mastering Static Stress Simulations in Autodesk Fusion: A Comprehensive Guide

    Static stress simulations in Autodesk Fusion uses Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate stress, displacement, and safety factors for parts and assemblies under applied loads before manufacturing. Static stress simulations in Autodesk Fusion enables engineers and designers to predict how parts will behave under real-world loads before manufacturing. Using finite element analysis (FEA), you can…

    Mechanical Engineering
  • Surface Modeling in Autodesk Fusion

    Surface Modeling Software: Autodesk Fusion

    Check out this tutorial to understand surface modeling in Autodesk Fusion, how it relates to solid modeling, and its advantages.

    Getting Started

  • What are Autodesk Fusion Extensions?

    An overview of what Autodesk Fusion extensions we offer, what they can help you accomplish, and how to unlock their advanced capabilities.

    Getting Started

  • Autodesk Fusion Subscription Types

    Autodesk Fusion 360 provides various licenses suited to your design and make goals. Learn about the licenses and what best suits you.

    Getting Started

  • 4 Advantages of Prototyping in the Design Process

    Prototyping a design before the fabrication process can help avoid design flaws, improve inter-team communication, and save you money.

    Industrial Design
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    How Much Does Fusion Autodesk Fusion Cost? [Updated 2026]

    Wondering how much Fusion 360 cost? Learn about the various Fusion 360 subscription types, along with features, benefits, and costs of each.

    What's New

  • Troubleshooting Splines and Open Sketch Profiles in Autodesk Fusion

    Phil Eichmiller, Senior QA Engineer on the Autodesk Fusion team shows you how to fix spline and sketch profile issues for smoother designs and successful extrusions. Working with splines and sketch profiles in Fusion can be tricky, especially when your sketch won’t extrude or behaves unexpectedly. This tutorial walks you through common issues and practical…

    Tutorials
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    Women in STEM: 5 Female Engineers You Should Know

    Throughout history, female engineers have been at the forefront of invention and innovation. Here's a list of 5 women in STEM you should know.

    Mechanical Engineering

  • Topology Optimization and Autodesk Fusion

     A high-level look at topology optimization and how Autodesk Fusion’s generative design and AI-driven workflows unlock lightweight, high-strength product designs for modern engineering applications. In today’s competitive product design environment, the demand for simultaneously lightweight and high-strength components continues to increase. Despite the application, reducing weight without compromising structural integrity directly impacts performance, fuel efficiency,…

    Mechanical Engineering