{"id":82178,"date":"2026-02-05T04:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T12:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/?p=82178"},"modified":"2026-02-10T07:16:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T15:16:51","slug":"electronics-design-fusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/electronics-design-fusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Redefining the Electronics Lifecycle: How Fusion Empowers Modern Electronics Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Discover how Autodesk Fusion and the Avnet add-in streamline electronics design with real-time data, seamless collaboration, and BOM optimization.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<?php\nfunction autodesk_fusion_cta_horizontal() {\n    ob_start();\n    ?>\n    <style>\n        .cta-section-horizontal {\n            background: #ddd; \/* Much lighter grey background *\/\n            padding: 12px; \/* Adjusted padding *\/\n            border-radius: 8px;\n            box-shadow: 0 3px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\n            color: #333; 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Here\u2019s how this ecosystem transforms the electronics lifecycle:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-seamless-collaboration\">1. Seamless collaboration<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Fusion enables both mechanical and electronics teams to work on the same platform. Mechanical designs, such as housings and assemblies, can link directly to electronic schematics and PCB layouts. This eliminates the need for exporting, importing, or emailing files\u2014everyone works from a single source of truth.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-accelerated-concept-phase\">2. Accelerated concept phase<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The Avnet add-in provides access to a curated library of reference designs and building blocks. Instead of starting from scratch, engineers can leverage proven schematics and modules, dramatically reducing the time needed to move from concept to prototype.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-realtime-component-data\">3. 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Changes are tracked, and everyone has access to the latest design data, supporting distributed teams and remote work.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-realworld-example-designing-a-power-bank\">A real-world example: Designing a power bank<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Imagine designing a consumer power bank:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The mechanical engineer creates the housing and battery compartment in Fusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The electronics team starts with a blank schematic, then pulls in a reference design for a USB-C power bank from the Avnet library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Components are selected based on real-time data, with alternatives and cost optimizations explored directly in the BOM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mechanical and electronic designs are integrated, with cutouts and placements adjusted collaboratively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The team reviews supply chain risks, lead times, and tariffs, planning ahead to ensure production targets are met.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this happens within Fusion, with no need for file transfers or manual updates.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"getting-started\">Getting started<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.autodesk.com\/FUSION\/en\/Detail\/Index?id=2389999075544681207&amp;appLang=en&amp;os=Mac\">Avnet add-in<\/a> for Fusion is free and available from the Autodesk App Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/webinars\/ecad-to-mfg-with-fusion-and-avnet\">on-demand webinar<\/a> to see how Fusion and Avnet streamline complex electronics design and manufacturing workflows.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how Autodesk Fusion and the Avnet add-in streamline electronics design with real-time data, seamless collaboration, and BOM optimization. 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