Fusion 360 capabilities

Flexible 3D CAD
Fusion 360 enables you to explore many iterations quickly with easy-to-use cloud CAD software.

Integrated CAD/CAM
Produce high-quality CNC machined parts, and additively manufacture builds using FFF or PBF for metal 3D printing.

Unified PCB design
Gain all the advantages of a full-featured schematic capture, electronics design, and mechanical CAD with Fusion 360.

Seamless 3D simulation
Test your designs to ensure they survive real world conditions. Simulate digitally and reduce prototyping costs.

Explorative generative design tools
Explore many manufacturing-ready outcomes meeting your design specifications through generative design.

Instant-on data management
Use integrated cloud collaboration tools to bring teams together and manage product data.

"Fusion 360 is recognized as the best professional cloud product design and manufacturing software platform on G2."
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What you can do with Fusion 360

Flexible 3D modeling and design
Use direct, surface, parametric, mesh, or freeform modeling.
Innovative generative design
Explore, design, quote, and fabricate faster with automation tools.
Unlimited hierarchical schematic capture
Support for 16-layer PCB systems.
Photo-realistic rendering and documentation
Annotate, dimension, and document models with real-life rendering technology.
Interactive assemblies
Detailed visualizations of complex products with exploded views and animations.
Unified electronics and PCB design
Comprehensive electronics and PCB engineering tools.
Integrated CAD and CAM
Additive manufacturing, 2 & 3-axis, 3+2, 4 & 5-axis milling and more.
FEA verification, test, and simulation
Topology and shape optimization with cloud-based machine learning and AI.
Sheet metal part creation
Design and engineer products to ensure aesthetics, form, fit, and function.
Push-button SPICE simulation
Easy SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) setup.
Cloud collaboration and data management
Connect teams, communicate in real-time, and manage projects with global collaboration.
Professionals who use Fusion 360

3D CAD/CAM for machinists
Machine quality parts faster. Reduce cycle times to improve the bottom line.

3D PCB design for electronics engineers
Unify schematic, PCB, libraries, simulation, and mechanical design.

Design systems for collaborators
Smart tools let you connect extended teams in real-time.

3D prototyping for industrial designers
Speed up ideation and connect with engineering teams faster.

3D modeling for mechanical engineers
Process controls to design, simulate, and manufacture all in one program.

A modern 3D platform for educators
Prep students for careers in design, engineering, and manufacturing.
Unlock advanced capabilities with Fusion 360 extensions

Machining Extension
Gain access to advanced manufacturing tools, including 3 to 5-axis strategies, toolpath optimization, and process automation.

Product Design Extension
Easily create complex geometry to enhance the performance and aesthetics of your products.

Generative Design Extension
Explore unlimited generative designs. Optimize for specific materials and manufacturing techniques.

Nesting & Fabrication Extension
Create optimized and associative multi-sheet layouts for sheet metal and non-sheet metal parts automation.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Autodesk Fusion 360 is design, engineering, electronics, and manufacturing software, all-in-one. Connect your entire product development process into one cloud-based software with integrated 3D CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB.
Industrial designers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, machinists, hobbyists, and startups use Autodesk Fusion 360.Â
Autodesk Fusion 360 is integrated CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software, whereas AutoCAD is CAD software to create 2D and 3D drawings. Compare Fusion 360 vs AutoCAD
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Apple® macOSâ„¢ Monterey 12.0, Big Sur 11.x*; Catalina 10.15; Mojave v10.14 (learn more about Apple Security Updates)Â
Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (64 bit) (until January 2023)**Â
Microsoft Windows Windows 11, 10 (64-bit)Â
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x86-based 64-bit processor (e.g. Intel Core i, AMD Ryzen series), 4 cores, 1.7 GHz or greater; 32-bit not supportedÂ
ARM-based processors partially supported via Rosetta 2 onlyÂ
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