Integrated Cad and cam software
Unified CAD/CAM for precision and efficiency
Unified CAD/CAM for precision and efficiency
Autodesk Fusion is integrated CAD/CAM software that eliminates the need for multiple tools, driving better innovation, productivity, and outcomes.
Autodesk Fusion for CAD/CAM
Autodesk Fusion for CAD/CAM
Fusion replaces fragmented design-to-manufacturing processes with unified CAD-to-CAM workflows. While maintaining communication with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you can create your parts correctly the first time and on schedule. Integrated CAD/CAM in Fusion allows you to:
Easily import designs using a broad range of data translators for over 50 different file types
Quickly change existing features or model fixtures directly on imported models
Rapidly generate multiple design iterations and toolpaths in minutes
Maintain complete control over who has access to view, comment on, and edit projects
Fusion replaces fragmented design-to-manufacturing processes with unified CAD-to-CAM workflows. While maintaining communication with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you can create your parts correctly the first time and on schedule. Integrated CAD/CAM in Fusion allows you to:
Easily import designs using a broad range of data translators for over 50 different file types
Quickly change existing features or model fixtures directly on imported models
Rapidly generate multiple design iterations and toolpaths in minutes
Maintain complete control over who has access to view, comment on, and edit projects
Design and manufacture more intelligently with one integrated CAD/CAM solution
Eliminate disconnected workflows
Eliminate disconnected workflows
Design, simulate, and manufacture in one platform—Fusion’s all-in-one environment removes data translation headaches and keeps your product development cycle fast, error-free, and focused.
Design, simulate, and manufacture in one platform—Fusion’s all-in-one environment removes data translation headaches and keeps your product development cycle fast, error-free, and focused.
Boost collaboration and streamline data
Boost collaboration and streamline data
Collaborate instantly and securely with team members and stakeholders anywhere thanks to Fusion’s cloud-native data management and real-time sharing—your designs are always current, accessible, and protected.
Collaborate instantly and securely with team members and stakeholders anywhere thanks to Fusion’s cloud-native data management and real-time sharing—your designs are always current, accessible, and protected.
Enhance manufacturing precision and flexibility
Enhance manufacturing precision and flexibility
Program advanced CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and complex assemblies with Fusion’s parametric modeling and powerful CAM features—adapt rapidly from prototype to production and maintain high-quality results every time.
Program advanced CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and complex assemblies with Fusion’s parametric modeling and powerful CAM features—adapt rapidly from prototype to production and maintain high-quality results every time.
Improve design-to-manufacturing traceability
Improve design-to-manufacturing traceability
Fusion’s integrated approach keeps the entire design-to-manufacturing workflow visible and traceable. Every change, feedback, and approval is captured so teams can track progress, resolve issues faster, and maintain quality from concept to finished part.
Fusion’s integrated approach keeps the entire design-to-manufacturing workflow visible and traceable. Every change, feedback, and approval is captured so teams can track progress, resolve issues faster, and maintain quality from concept to finished part.
Drive significant business impact with integrated CAD/CAM
92%
Conturo Prototyping realized a reduction in delivery time, going from six months to 1/2 of a month.
40%
IEIPL achieved nearly 40% reduction in programming and production time by adopting Fusion’s integrated multi-axis CAM, maximizing their rotary table efficiency and streamlining the entire workflow.
400%
Nerc Precision was able to grow their business by 400% in the first year after adoption Fusion.
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CAD/CAM solutions fit for your needs
Autodesk Fusion for Manufacturing
Autodesk Fusion for Manufacturing
Advanced CAD + CAM tools for manufacturers, machinists, engineers, and teams needing precise high-performance CAM solutions.
Includes a subscription to Fusion + advanced manufacturing capabilities:
Comprehensive 2D to 5-axis machining
Cutting, milling, turning, and turn-mill
Manufacturing automation
Part inspection and probing
Free and editable post-processors
Advanced CAD + CAM tools for manufacturers, machinists, engineers, and teams needing precise high-performance CAM solutions.
Includes a subscription to Fusion + advanced manufacturing capabilities:
Comprehensive 2D to 5-axis machining
Cutting, milling, turning, and turn-mill
Manufacturing automation
Part inspection and probing
Free and editable post-processors
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Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion
Integrated cloud CAM, CAM, CAE, PCB, and PDM core capabilities ideal for designers, engineers, machinists, and teams working across the product development lifecycle.
Includes:
Fully integrated CAD/CAM
Real-time team collaboration
PCB design alongside mechanical part creation
Drawing automation and design configurations
Integrated cloud CAM, CAM, CAE, PCB, and PDM core capabilities ideal for designers, engineers, machinists, and teams working across the product development lifecycle.
Includes:
Fully integrated CAD/CAM
Real-time team collaboration
PCB design alongside mechanical part creation
Drawing automation and design configurations
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Autodesk Fusion Manufacturing Extension
Autodesk Fusion Manufacturing Extension
Unlock additional capabilities for 3 to 5-axis CNC machining, sheet-based nesting and fabrication, and metals-based additive manufacturing.
Includes advanced manufacturing capabilities:
Comprehensive 2D to 5-axis machining
Cutting, milling, turning, and turn-mill
Manufacturing automation
Part inspection and probing
Free and editable post-processors
*Requires an Autodesk Fusion subscription
Unlock additional capabilities for 3 to 5-axis CNC machining, sheet-based nesting and fabrication, and metals-based additive manufacturing.
Includes advanced manufacturing capabilities:
Comprehensive 2D to 5-axis machining
Cutting, milling, turning, and turn-mill
Manufacturing automation
Part inspection and probing
Free and editable post-processors
*Requires an Autodesk Fusion subscription
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Why Autodesk Fusion for Manufacturing
Why Autodesk Fusion for Manufacturing
Autodesk Fusion for Manufacturing is a comprehensive CAD/CAM platform that integrates parametric modeling, design for manufacturing, drawings, and cloud-based collaboration. It features robust 3-axis machining, 4 and 5-axis milling, part inspection, turn-mill operations, advanced toolpaths, and numerous technical integrations with leading OEMs, including Kennametal, Okuma, Sandvik Coromant, Haas, Mazak, Formlabs, and Ultimaker.
Autodesk Fusion for Manufacturing is a comprehensive CAD/CAM platform that integrates parametric modeling, design for manufacturing, drawings, and cloud-based collaboration. It features robust 3-axis machining, 4 and 5-axis milling, part inspection, turn-mill operations, advanced toolpaths, and numerous technical integrations with leading OEMs, including Kennametal, Okuma, Sandvik Coromant, Haas, Mazak, Formlabs, and Ultimaker.
Drive manufacturing efficiency with built-in cloud data management
Drive manufacturing efficiency with built-in cloud data management
Experience the power of unified design and manufacturing tools with integrated product data management with Autodesk Fusion.
Fusion manages data in the background while teams stay focused on product development. Eliminate time spent searching for files or losing work. With Fusion, data is always centralized, accessible, and secure.
Experience the power of unified design and manufacturing tools with integrated product data management with Autodesk Fusion.
Fusion manages data in the background while teams stay focused on product development. Eliminate time spent searching for files or losing work. With Fusion, data is always centralized, accessible, and secure.
Integrated CAD and CAM industry applications
CAD/CAM to drive innovation & quality
CAD/CAM to drive innovation & quality
The aerospace industry uses integrated CAD/CAM to design and manufacture aircraft components, to ensure precision and maintain adherence to stringent standards. This cohesive integration also allows for the simulation and analysis of aerodynamics and structural integrity, to optimize designs for performance and safety. Integrated CAD/CAM systems also helps speed up the production of precision parts and assemblies, automating machining processes to handle complex geometries with high accuracy.
The aerospace industry uses integrated CAD/CAM to design and manufacture aircraft components, to ensure precision and maintain adherence to stringent standards. This cohesive integration also allows for the simulation and analysis of aerodynamics and structural integrity, to optimize designs for performance and safety. Integrated CAD/CAM systems also helps speed up the production of precision parts and assemblies, automating machining processes to handle complex geometries with high accuracy.
Fusion resources for CAD/CAM
Get started with CAD/CAM with these tutorials, guides, and tips.
Get started with CAD/CAM with these tutorials, guides, and tips.
Benefits of integrated CAD/CAM
Learn how Fusion, a cloud-based, integrated CAD/CAM software, can transform your design process.
Learn how Fusion, a cloud-based, integrated CAD/CAM software, can transform your design process.
Streamline product development
This article expands upon CAD, CAM, and CAE, advantages across crucial touchpoints in the end to end product development process.
This article expands upon CAD, CAM, and CAE, advantages across crucial touchpoints in the end to end product development process.
Cloud-based CAD software
Learn about how cloud-based CAD software makes collaboration easy, with an all-in-one repository for data that works faster and smarter than other solutions.
Learn about how cloud-based CAD software makes collaboration easy, with an all-in-one repository for data that works faster and smarter than other solutions.
Fusion certifications
Make your CAD/CAM experience official with a Fusion certification. Explore the six different certification options and registration process.
Make your CAD/CAM experience official with a Fusion certification. Explore the six different certification options and registration process.
Shop floor digitization
Read about the importance of digitally upgrading the manufacturing shop floor, the benefits of digital product development, and how it can improve your company’s manufacturing process.
Read about the importance of digitally upgrading the manufacturing shop floor, the benefits of digital product development, and how it can improve your company’s manufacturing process.
CAD/CAM self-paced learning
Access video tutorials and self-guided courses for 3D modeling, CAD/CAM design and programming, cloud CAM software, and manufacturing through the Fusion Learn & Support Hub.
Access video tutorials and self-guided courses for 3D modeling, CAD/CAM design and programming, cloud CAM software, and manufacturing through the Fusion Learn & Support Hub.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on CAD/CAM software
There are many different types of CAD/CAM software available today. The one you choose very much depends on the work you typically do and the tools you're going to need to be successful. One excellent choice for those wanting to design and manufacture products is Autodesk Fusion for personal use.
The free version of Fusion for personal use combines powerful 2D and 3D CAD modeling tools with entry-level CAM programming capabilities. This is the ideal choice for hobbyists, startups, and small businesses to drive various 2- and 3-axis CNC machines.
As your business needs change, you can choose from various subscription options to unlock more advanced CAD/CAM capabilities.
Fusion offers built-in simulation tools for stress, thermal, and motion analysis, letting you validate designs before manufacturing and ensure your parts perform as intended.
Autodesk offers various CAD/CAM subscription options to meet your needs. You can choose from monthly, annual, and 3-year subscription options for various CAD/CAM needs. For more information see the Fusion plans and pricing page.