{"id":164,"date":"2015-07-31T12:18:42","date_gmt":"2015-07-31T12:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fusion360.wpengine.com\/fusionnews-for-the-week-of-731-a-weekly-roundup-of-community-industry-news\/"},"modified":"2016-03-15T10:16:06","modified_gmt":"2016-03-15T10:16:06","slug":"fusionnews-for-the-week-of-731-a-weekly-roundup-of-community-industry-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/fusionnews-for-the-week-of-731-a-weekly-roundup-of-community-industry-news\/","title":{"rendered":"FusionNews for the week of 7\/31: A weekly roundup of community + industry news"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><P>FusionNews highlights the key things that happened over the past week in the Fusion 360 Community and news from the industry. New posts every Friday.<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><P><IMG border=\"0\" alt=\"Fusionteam.png\" src=\"http:\/\/autodesk.i.lithium.com\/t5\/image\/serverpage\/image-id\/181316iA25C046281439934\/image-size\/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1\" title=\"Fusionteam.png\" \/><\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><H2>From the Fusion Team<\/H2><P>&nbsp;<\/P><P><STRONG>PRODUCT UPDATE \u2013 <A href=\"http:\/\/forums.autodesk.com\/t5\/design-differently\/july-product-update-available\/ba-p\/5740691\" target=\"_blank\">July Product Update is Available<\/A><\/STRONG><\/P><P>The July update is available. Take a look at all the new features.<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><P><STRONG>UPDATE \u2013 <A href=\"http:\/\/forums.autodesk.com\/t5\/design-differently\/proto-labs-online-quoting-services-are-now-live\/ba-p\/5744795\" target=\"_blank\">Proto Labs Online Quoting Services are Now Live<\/A> <\/STRONG><\/P><P>Get quotes on prototypes or production ready parts directly within Fusion 360.<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><P><STRONG>TIP \u2013 <A href=\"http:\/\/forums.autodesk.com\/t5\/post-your-tips-and-tutorials\/fusion-360-to-solidworks-table\/td-p\/5748406\" target=\"_blank\">Fusion 360 to SolidWorks Table<\/A><\/STRONG><\/P><P>If you\u2019re coming from SolidWorks, here\u2019s a comprehensive list of Fusion commands and what they mean in SolidWorks.<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><P><STRONG>GETTING STARTED \u2013 <A href=\"http:\/\/knowledge.autodesk.com\/support\/fusion-360\/getting-started\/caas\/CloudHelp\/cloudhelp\/ENU\/Fusion-GetStarted\/files\/GUID-7D57D7D9-1FE3-4529-841B-B01BC3CDE58A-htm.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Navigate Workspaces<\/A><\/STRONG><\/P><P>Check out more on the 5 workspaces that are available in Fusion 360.<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><P><STRONG>TIP \u2013 <A href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kLVfYJMxsPQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">How to Use the Max Fillet Script<\/A> <\/STRONG><\/P><P>Try this new script in order to get the max fillet size.<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><P><STRONG>USER SPOTLIGHT- <A href=\"http:\/\/forums.autodesk.com\/t5\/design-differently\/model-of-the-month-july\/ba-p\/5749731\" target=\"_blank\">Fusion 360 Model of the Month &#8211; July<\/A><\/STRONG><\/P><P>Congratulations to Elliot Hayward and his modern kitchen design!<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><H2>Events<\/H2><P><STRONG>&nbsp;<\/STRONG><\/P><P><STRONG>ONLINE EVENT \u2013 <A href=\"https:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/rt\/6714461690338018050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Fusion 360 Live Classroom: The Basics<\/A><\/STRONG><\/P><P>New to Fusion 360? Join us on August 4<SUP>th<\/SUP> at 1 pm PDT to learn everything you need to know to get started.<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><P><STRONG>ONLINE EVENT \u2013 <A href=\"https:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/register\/8137795987334984449\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Integrating Fusion 360 into your SOLIDWORKS workflow<\/A><\/STRONG><\/P><P>Are you using SolidWorks but interested in learning more about Fusion 360? Join us on August 13<SUP>th<\/SUP> at 1 pm PDT to learn how Fusion 360 can integrate into your current design process.<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><H2>Gallery Spotlight<\/H2><P>We love to see what you are designing with Fusion 360! Share your designs with the Fusion community on the <A href=\"https:\/\/fusion360.autodesk.com\/projects\/editor_pick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gallery<\/A>.<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><P><IMG border=\"0\" alt=\"Case.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/autodesk.i.lithium.com\/t5\/image\/serverpage\/image-id\/181318i8793CECA06EAA550\/image-size\/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1\" title=\"Case.jpg\" \/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<IMG border=\"0\" alt=\"Diver.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/autodesk.i.lithium.com\/t5\/image\/serverpage\/image-id\/181319iD7A236FF5F78AA32\/image-size\/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1\" title=\"Diver.jpg\" \/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<IMG border=\"0\" alt=\"PocketKnife.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/autodesk.i.lithium.com\/t5\/image\/serverpage\/image-id\/181320i696991C7D75BA4FD\/image-size\/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1\" title=\"PocketKnife.jpg\" \/><\/P><P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<A href=\"https:\/\/fusion360.autodesk.com\/projects\/the-case\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Computer Case<\/A> by <A href=\"https:\/\/fusion360.autodesk.com\/users\/joe-chen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Joe Chen<\/A>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<A href=\"https:\/\/fusion360.autodesk.com\/projects\/bronze-diver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bronze Diver<\/A> by <A href=\"https:\/\/fusion360.autodesk.com\/users\/gilberto-salas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gilberto Salas<\/A>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<A href=\"https:\/\/fusion360.autodesk.com\/projects\/edc-pocket-knife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pocket Knife<\/A> by <A href=\"https:\/\/fusion360.autodesk.com\/users\/jeff-smith\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Jeff Smith<\/A>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><P>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/P><H2>News from around the manufacturing innovation space<\/H2><P><STRONG>&nbsp;<\/STRONG><\/P><P><STRONG><A href=\"http:\/\/mashable.com\/2015\/04\/29\/nasa-shape-changing-wings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">NASA successfully tests shape-changing airplane wings<\/A><\/STRONG><\/P><P>This new research explores technologies that will reduce drag, structural weight and aircraft noise.<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><P><STRONG><A href=\"https:\/\/www.techinasia.com\/dot-braille-smartwatch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">This Korean startup is making wearables for the blind, buts its ambition is much bigger<\/A><\/STRONG><\/P><P>Dot\u2019s has developed a smartwatch that\u2019s a low-cost education and communication tool for the blind.<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><P><STRONG><A href=\"http:\/\/www.mobilecommercepress.com\/the-apple-watch-will-soon-be-available-at-best-buy\/8517551\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Apple Watch Will Soon Be Available At Best Buy<\/A><\/STRONG><\/P><P>In August, the apple watch is going to be available in 100 Best Buy stores.<\/P><P><STRONG>&nbsp;<\/STRONG><\/P><P><STRONG><A href=\"http:\/\/snip.ly\/Q9Gs#http:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/news\/whats-hot-in-robotics-whats-changed-or-changing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">What\u2019s hot in robotics? Four trends to watch<\/A><\/STRONG><\/P><P>Here are four trends that are having a big effect on the robotics industry worldwide.<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><P><STRONG><A href=\"http:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2015\/07\/24\/heres-the-real-benefit-from-3-d-printing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">3-D Printed prosthecitcs help kid athletes compete<\/A><\/STRONG><\/P><P>Can 3-D printing make prosthetics cheaper and more efficient?<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><P><IMG border=\"0\" alt=\"IdeaStation.png\" src=\"http:\/\/autodesk.i.lithium.com\/t5\/image\/serverpage\/image-id\/181321i623D7D5350BE904D\/image-size\/original?v=mpbl-1&amp;px=-1\" title=\"IdeaStation.png\" \/><\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><H2>Your Ideas from the Fusion IdeaStation<\/H2><P>We take your suggestions very seriously as they help to shape Fusion 360, so please <A href=\"http:\/\/forums.autodesk.com\/t5\/ideas\/v2\/ideaexchangepage\/blog-id\/125\/tab\/most-recent\" target=\"_blank\">share your ideas<\/A> and vote for new<\/P><P>features \/ enhancements you would like to see.<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><P>Here are a few from this week. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions!<\/P><P><STRONG><BR \/> <A href=\"http:\/\/forums.autodesk.com\/t5\/fusion-360-ideastation-request-a\/back-button-in-mcmaster-part-browser\/idi-p\/5740847\" target=\"_blank\">Back Button in McMaster Part Browser<\/A><\/STRONG><\/P><P>Request to have a back button and\/or navigation bar in the catalog browser.<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><P><STRONG><A href=\"http:\/\/forums.autodesk.com\/t5\/fusion-360-ideastation-request-a\/reusable-and-sketch-based-patterns\/idi-p\/5744022\" target=\"_blank\">Reusable and Sketch Based Patterns<\/A><\/STRONG><\/P><P>Request to be able to reuse an existing pattern.<\/P><P><STRONG>&nbsp;<\/STRONG><\/P><P><STRONG><A href=\"http:\/\/forums.autodesk.com\/t5\/fusion-360-ideastation-request-a\/have-a-beta-test-and-a-stable-channel\/idi-p\/5743317\" target=\"_blank\">Have a Beta\/Test and a Stable Channel<\/A><\/STRONG><\/P><P>Request to be able to opt-in to a text group prior to product updates.<\/P><P>&nbsp;<\/P><H2>Tell us about yourself<\/H2><P>Have a story to share? We would love to hear more about you and how you&#8217;re using Fusion 360! Shoot me an email at&nbsp;<A href=\"mailto:shannon.mcgarry@autodesk.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">shannon.mcgarry@autodesk.com<\/A><\/P><P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/P><P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><P>A weekly recap of the happenings around the Fusion 360 community and news about manufacturing innovation across the industry<\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":193,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"coauthors":[],"class_list":["post-164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","dhig-theme--light"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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