
Manufacturers aren’t slowed by production—they’re held back by siloed data. Fusion for Design unifies CAD, PDM, and PLM to eliminate friction and accelerate innovation. Industry studies report that 68% of organizations cite data silos as their top concern. Teams juggle with disconnected CAD files, project notes, supplier updates, BOM revisions, and compliance documentation spread across inboxes, shared…
Data management

Discover how Autodesk Fusion and the Avnet add-in streamline electronics design with real-time data, seamless collaboration, and BOM optimization. Bringing innovative products to market requires more than just great ideas—it demands seamless collaboration, real-time data, and tools that bridge the gap between design and manufacturing. Autodesk Fusion, enhanced by the Avnet add-in, is redefining how…
Fusion

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

Discover 5 powerful new Autodesk Fusion features that streamline design, drawings, and CAM—from custom properties to multi‑axis clearing. The January 2026 Fusion release includes packed set of updates across data, design, drawings, and manufacturing. There are five capabilities that stand out for how directly they can impact your teams day-to-day work. From tighter governance of…
What's New

Discover how connected data strategies powered by Autodesk Fusion unify product lifecycle management, strengthen collaboration, and improve traceability across distributed teams. Manufacturers are increasingly moving toward connected data models that unify information across the product lifecycle. As products grow more complex and timelines accelerate, disconnected systems create bottlenecks and errors. Connected data strategies provide a…
Data management

Find clear answers to the top 20 Autodesk Fusion technical questions, including modeling, assemblies, simulation, and CAM issues. Get quick fixes and links to deeper guides. 1. Why won’t my sketch fully constrain in Fusion? This happens when geometric or dimensional constraints are missing. Small gaps or misaligned endpoints often cause under‑constrained sketches. Use Show…
Tutorials

Learn how to use the Sweep command in Fusion to create smooth, complex shapes with ease. Perfect for beginners—step-by-step tips, pro tricks, and simple workflows to get started today. Hi everyone! It’s Brad Tallis from CAD Ed, bringing you the next installment of the Fusion Getting Started series where we walk through how to create…
Getting Started

Learn best practices for working with imported geometry in Fusion, including direct editing, rigid groups, constraints, and appearance settings for assemblies. Brad here again, from CAD Ed, with the next installment in the Getting Started with Fusion series, where we create a fishing reel from start to finish. One of the most valuable capabilities in…
Tutorials

The latest Fusion update brings Intent Driven Design, smarter data management, and performance improvements, along with many more enhancements across design and manufacturing. Read on to see what’s new. Minor Updates Our latest minor updates brings several important fixes and improvements to enhance your experience. Click to learn more. Highlights v.2606.1.22 – January 21, 2026 (Major…
What's New

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…
Fusion

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