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Meet Nikola Tesla: Inventor of the Induction Motor, Polyphase Electricity, Fluorescent Lighting, and the Tesla Coil
A holder of 308 patents across 27 countries and five continents, Nikola Tesla, helped revolutionize the electrical world. The Serbian-American inventor’s time with Thomas Edison and Westinghouse gave rise to some of his greatest creations—eventually leading to his own electric company: Tesla Electric Light and Manufacturing. How did Tesla’s scientific journey progress? Follow along as…
Electronics Engineering
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January 2021 Product Update – What’s New
Hello 2021! Here comes Thin Extrude, Untrim Surface, Taper & Slope symbols, Break View preview, as well as a new Additive Simulation Extension.
News
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Mountain Bike Parts Manufacturer PEMBREE Offers Riders a More Sustainable Choice
PEMBREE uses Fusion 360 and a Haas mill to design, render, and manufacture fully carbon neutral mountain bike pedals.
Machining
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Benefits of Automatic Finite Element Mesh Adaptivity in AM Simulations
In finite element (FE) analysis the detail in which a geometry is discretized into nodes and elements determines the system resources and computational time required to calculate the solution. A balance must always be struck between capturing all the complexity of a component and producing simulation results in a useful timeframe. The number of elements…
Fusion
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Material Based Heat Flux Approximations in the Finite Element Modeling of Laser Based Powder Bed Fusion
In Finite Element (FE) modeling, the accuracy of any simulation is largely driven by the accuracy of the boundary conditions. In the modeling of Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) processes, the key thermal boundary conditions are: For now, lets focus on heat losses which occur during the LPBF process. Heat Loss Mechanisms In LPBF, the…
Fusion
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5 Common Sheet Metal Forming Processes and Applications
There’s no denying that sheet metal plays a pivotal role in projects across numerous industries. Sheet metal is commonly fashioned from steel or aluminum and typically takes a thin and flat form. Despite this, sheet metal alterations are commonplace — and essential — depending on the application in question. This is where the forming of…
Machining
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Fusion 360 2020 Year in Review
With a total of 35 product updates and tons of new features in 2020, we made major strides in maturing the tools you need to be successful.
News
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3D PCB Design and Analysis: The Benefits of MCAD and ECAD
The seamless integration of ECAD and MCAD are essential to efficient and accurate 3D PCB Design.
Electronics Engineering
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Meet Gwynne Shotwell: SpaceX President & COO
Gwynne Shotwell leads a team that has redefined what is possible for private aerospace companies.
Mechanical Engineering
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What Does the Future of 3D Printing Look Like?
3D printing has come a long way from the early days of desktop figurines. As technology continues to evolve, the future brighter than ever.
Mechanical Engineering
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What is Aerospace Engineering?
Decidedly the least grounded profession in the field of engineering, aerospace engineers examine our relationship with the world above us. Since the field’s official 1958 emergence, engineers have helped humans travel — commercially, militarily, and exploratively. Aerospace industry advancements have improved how quickly, safely, and efficiently this has been made possible. They have also paved…
Mechanical Engineering
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3DXTech & Gearbox3D Take Additive Manufacturing To the Next Level
Gearbox3D's heavy-duty 3D printer prints high-quality plastics. Learn how Fusion 360's integrated cloud platform helped bring it to life.
Industrial Design
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The Rise of Medical Wearables During COVID-19
Over 20 percent of Americans wear smart devices. If this technology is harnessed correctly, it could help slow the spread of infection.
Industrial Design
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5 Tips for Creating Exceptional Renderings
To improve existing processes and enhance physical designs, follow these five tips to make even better renderings.
Industrial Design
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Christmas CAM Challenge Recap
Happy holidays! We recently tasked our social media community with designing ornaments to be machined live in our Birmingham Tech Center. Here are the results.
Machining