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Autodesk Fusion

Score7.9 out of 10

112 Reviews and Ratings

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What is Autodesk Fusion?

Autodesk Fusion is a cloud-based 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool which integrates design, modeling, and simulation capabilities.

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Key Features

Learn about the best (and worst!) features Autodesk Fusion has to offer, as determined by TrustRadius' reviewers.
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Top Performing Features

  • 3D Modeling

    Allows users to create and manipulate 3D objects with precise measurements and control.

    Category average: 7.8

  • Compatibility with other software and formats

    Allows users to import and export designs in various file formats, ensuring compatibility with other software and stakeholder requirements.

    Category average: 7.7

  • Collaboration and Sharing

    Provides tools for sharing and collaborating on designs with others in real-time, including the ability to track changes and manage design revisions.

    Category average: 7.1

Areas for Improvement

  • Parametric Design

    Enables users to define and modify design parameters, allowing for faster iteration and design changes.

    Category average: 7.6

  • Assembly Design

    Enables users to create and manage assemblies of multiple components, including the ability to define relationships and constraints between parts.

    Category average: 7.5

  • Simulation and Analysis

    Provides tools for simulating physical properties and behaviors of designs, allowing users to test and optimize their designs before production.

    Category average: 6.3

Reviews

What users are saying about Autodesk Fusion.
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My everyday life gets an upgrade with Autodesk Fusion

Incentivized
Verified User
Manager in Quality Assurance (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Autodesk Fusion is used in our organization to create CAD files for silicone molds.

The problems we often run into is that you cannot alter the Adobe Illustrator SVG artwork inside of this program if the artwork does not meet the specified limitations. I would then have to go back into Illustrator to adjust and then try again.

Pros

  • Extrusions - I used this program primarily to create silicone molds.
  • Creating and using templates so that each order is the same, except for the artwork used in the SVG program.
  • Being able to share templates with a team so you don't have to download and import to each person's computer.

Cons

  • The features were hard to learn on my own, but with some help I was able to figure it out.
  • I would like to see a more user-friendly version of this.

Return on Investment

  • The turnaround time for these products for our customer is pretty quick

Usability

Short review

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering (11-50 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Autodesk Fusion software is mainly used for modeling the mechanical prototypes that are part of the course. These prototypes are usually industrial products or small mechanisms that serve in the analysis practices. This can be defined as part of the practical development of students in the institution.

Pros

  • The development of Cartesian plane.
  • Model extrusion is fast.
  • Modeling tools are extensive and variable in the 3D environment.

Cons

  • Improve better the simulations.
  • Add more tools in the material area.
  • Upgrade the graphical area.

Return on Investment

  • It helps to me to understand the most basic concepts.
  • It's a practical tool to complete short task.
  • It's a free access tool.

Usability

Alternatives Considered

Altium Designer and Altium 365

Other Software Used

Altium Designer, Altium 365, SOLIDWORKS

Autodesk Fusion 360 - budget design software full of good surprises

Incentivized
Mark Williams
VP Operations and Engineering in Engineering at Raycore Lights (1-10 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Autodesk Fusion 360 as a CAD design tool but also as a CAM tool to generate g code for manufacturing.

Pros

  • Autodesk Fusion 360 is great at top down design
  • Design Flexibility
  • Cloud Based/Great for collaboration
  • Many different tools available for analysis
  • Affordable subscription-based software

Cons

  • Drawing environment could improve significantly, especially when compared to Inventor
  • Would like to be able to replace parts within a design assembly
  • Joints are sometimes limiting for assembly environments

Most Important Features

  • Cloud-based Collaboration
  • Design history
  • Intuitive design approach

Return on Investment

  • Reduced the need for in-person design strategy meetings
  • Allows me to do sophisticated FEA analysis without purchasing an expensive software. I can just buy credits to use for a specific project to put towards very specific engineering activities. Upfront investment is small, benefit return is big.

Alternatives Considered

Autodesk Inventor

Other Software Used

Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Excel, Katana Manufacturing ERP, Adobe Acrobat DC

Easy drawing, fast and accurate result

Incentivized
Ahmet AktaşView profile
Associate Professor in Engineering at Gazi Üniversitesi (10,001+ employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use Autodesk Fusion 360 in our 3D work. Thanks to its easy interface and fast speed, it supports our work. The best part of the program is that it provides easy access everywhere with our online account. I can also perform instant previews with the phone app.

Pros

  • Understanding the menus.
  • Online account feature.
  • Supporting the outputs of other drawing programs.

Cons

  • The program is so useful that I didn't think of its shortcomings.

Most Important Features

  • Being able to share my files with my other colleagues thanks to the online account.
  • Ease of revision thanks to print preview before 3D printing.

Return on Investment

  • In my master study, I made 3D designs and got fast results.
  • Thanks to the easy drawing interface, I saved the most valuable time.

Alternatives Considered

AutoCAD

Other Software Used

Wondershare EdrawMax, Mendeley, MATLAB

Affordable and yet extremely powerful tool

Incentivized
vijay kumarView profile
Sr Lighting Artist in Research & Development at Labyrinth cinematic sollutions pvr.ltd (11-50 employees employees)

Pros

  • Free for non-commercial use. Powerful, intuitive tools. Great for hobbyists, 3d printing, non-commercial projects. Huge body of information and tutorials. cloud based storage
  • There is a free version for [Autodesk] Fusion 360 used for students, startups and teachers. - The modeling tools are really good they allow you to build organic shapes with ease. - The learning curve is not as steep. - It has an amazing support since is owned by Autodesk. - You can create machine code (G-Code) to send it to cut or 3D print. - There are several tutorials online and now is more used in the mechanical design industry.

Cons

  • Some functionality changes and when you are in the middle of a project and your workflow changes, it is a little annoying.
  • This can be particularly confusing for those unaccustomed to 3D modeling or CAD software.

Return on Investment

  • This software has been an incredible tool for my business. Being that our principle service is Design and Engineering, Fusion 360 has offered all my team and I could ask for in a software. It has been very intuitive, and regular updates or feedback from the customer service team. In addition, there is a massive online community with video tutorials or guides both created by, or individual users of the Fusion360 software.

Alternatives Considered

Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Maya, Revit, Autodesk Civil 3D and Autodesk Advance Steel

Other Software Used

Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Civil 3D

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