• Designing a Bail Component in Fusion & Advanced Modeling Tips: A Beginner’s Guide (Part 5)

    Learn how to design a bail component in Fusion using constraints, project and offset, extrude to object, and appearance settings for a polished finish. Hi everyone! Brad from CAD Ed here, with the next installment inthe Getting Started with Fusion series. Creating complex components in Fusion doesn’t have to be intimidating. With the right tools…

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  • Editing Features in the Fusion Timeline to Modify Your Design: A Beginner’s Guide (Part 4)

    Learn how to edit features in the Fusion timeline, use patterns, and apply parametric updates for flexible, efficient 3D modeling. Welcome back to the Getting Started with Fusion tutorial series, where I walk you through how to create a fishing reel from start to finish! Today we’re going to explore an extremely powerful capabilities –…

    Tutorials

  • Breaking Free from Rigid Modeling Workflows with Intent-Driven Design in Fusion

    Intent‑driven design in Fusion removes workflow friction by helping teams start with the right modeling approach and adapt seamlessly as projects evolve. Design projects often stall before they start – not because of complexity, but because teams are forced into workflows that don’t match how they actually build. When tools lock designers into rigid modeling…

    Product Design & Engineering

  • Electronics Resistance: A Complete Guide – and How Fusion for Electronics Connects It All

    Explore electronics resistance and learn how Autodesk Fusion connects ECAD, MCAD, and manufacturing for faster, smarter product development. Electroncis resistance is one of the most fundamental concepts in electronics. It governs how current flows through circuits, influences power efficiency, and determines the behavior of countless components. Whether you’re designing a simple LED circuit or a…

    Electronics Engineering

  • Creating and Modifying a 3D Model in Autodesk Fusion: A Beginner’s Guide (Part 3)

    Create and modify a 3D model in Fusion using revolve, fillet, extrude, hole, and circular pattern—plus tips for saving and organizing your design. Brad from CAD Ed here again. Welcome back to the next installment of the Getting Started in Fusion series, where I walk you through creating a fishing reel from start to finish!…

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  • Autodesk Fusion: Year In Review 2025

    As we set our sights on 2026, let’s take a moment to reflect on the transformative journey Fusion has embarked upon over the past year. Throughout 2025, we continued to break new ground, harnessing the power of flexible, connected data from design to production. This approach empowered teams to make informed decisions, collaborate seamlessly, and…

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  • 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.

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  • From Fragmented Systems to Unified Insights: Cloud PLM for Distributed Teams

    Discover how cloud-based PLM, like Autodesk Fusion, empowers manufacturers with secure, scalable collaboration, real-time visibility, and simplified lifecycle management. As more manufacturing organizations have distributed teams and remote workers, reliability and security are more important than ever. This shift is driving small and midsize manufacturers to adopt cloud-based PLM, which reduces the burden on internal…

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  • How to Create Sketches in Autodesk Fusion: A Beginner’s Guide (Part 2)

    Learn how to create sketches in Fusion with this beginner-friendly guide. Includes steps for selecting planes, using sketch tools, adding dimensions, and constraints. Welcome back to our Getting Started with Fusion series! In the last post, we explored the Fusion interface—how to navigate workspaces, toolbars, and the viewport so you feel at home in the…

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  • 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…

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  • How to Navigate the Autodesk Fusion Interface: A Beginners Guide (Part 1)

    Learn how to navigate the Fusion interface with tips on workspaces, toolbars, data panel, timeline, and viewport controls—plus pro tips for efficiency. Hi, I’m Brad Tallis, Founder of CAD Ed LLC, and I’m excited to kick off our Getting Started with Fusion series—a set of short, practical videos designed to help you learn Fusion step…

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  • Boost Productivity and Accelerate Time-to-Market: Why Fusion’s Built-In PDM Is the Ultimate Manufacturing Solution

    Cut errors, speed launches, and improve collaboration with Autodesk Fusion’s integrated PDM—one platform for design, manufacturing, and data control. Data is the backbone of every product decision. Yet, many organizations still rely on manual processes and fragmented systems to manage product data – costing them time, money, and market share. Studies show businesses lose up…

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  • Transforming Furniture Manufacturing: The Strategic Advantage of Integrated Technology

    Transform furniture manufacturing with integrated technology—streamline design, automate production, and boost profitability for a competitive edge. The furniture industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Today’s customers expect more than just attractive products. They want personalization, sustainable materials, and rapid delivery, all at competitive prices. For manufacturers, these demands present both a challenge and an opportunity:…

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