Autodesk Fusion represents a platform designed to meet the evolving needs of the manufacturing sector. Fusion is a powerful, flexible, and integrated solution that supports the entire product development lifecycle. It offers the tools and capabilities that manufacturers need to navigate the complexities of modern product development, enabling them to achieve their goals with speed and less effort. 

At its core, the cloud-based CAD/CAM solution seamlessly integrates various capabilities, data, and processes across the entire product development lifecycle, from initial design to shop floor execution. It’s built on the robust foundation of Autodesk Platform Services and offers unparalleled flexibility, automation, and collaboration tools that cater to the unique demands of manufacturers. 

Autodesk Fusion benefits

Fusion empowers organizations by providing real-time access to critical data, sophisticated automation, and collaborative tools that are accessible anytime, anywhere. It enables teams to make informed decisions faster, streamline operations, and accelerate time to market for new products. Below is a breakdown of some tangible features and benefits that act as the backbone of the platform.

Data management

Solutions like Fusion Manage provide the backbone for secure, efficient data handling, ensuring the correct information is accessible to the right people at the right time. 

Extensions

With easy-to-deploy extensions, customers can quickly add specialized functionality to their workflows, addressing specific challenges without extensive development time. This modularity ensures that Fusion can adapt to the changing needs of its users, providing them with the tools they need to stay ahead in a competitive landscape. 

API access

Fusion’s API opens up endless possibilities for customization and integration, allowing businesses to tailor the platform to their unique workflows and requirements. 

Autodesk Platform Services (APS)

Representing the cutting edge of our offering, APS empowers users to automate processes, connect disparate systems, and unlock new levels of efficiency and innovation. 

Partnerships

Not all parts of a platform are within our product stack. Our network of partners extends the capabilities of Fusion even further, ensuring that customers have access to a wide array of tools, services, and expertise.

Interoperability

Interoperability is another critical feature of Fusion, particularly the seamless integration between Autodesk Inventor and Fusion through Vault’s Project Sync. This capability ensures fluid data exchange and collaboration across different software environments, streamlining workflows and minimizing the risk of errors. And administrative tools found within Fusion Manage 

The journey with Fusion  

Real-world applications of Fusion are expansive and varied, with numerous companies leveraging its capabilities to enhance product design, optimize manufacturing processes, and reduce time to market. Portugal-based company Termobrasa, for example, leverages Fusion to design and manufacture an array of energy-efficient solutions, from heat pumps to water heaters.

Right before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Termobrasa decided to remove its error-prone, paper-based production process and adopt an entirely new workflow for its production line, procedures, and management with Autodesk Fusion and Fusion Operations. 

Now, its production orders move seamlessly upon completion from one station to the next in each section of the factory, and paper has disappeared from the manufacturing floor. “With the move to Fusion Operations, there is no need for paper,” says Pedro Costa, production manager, Termobrasa. “Now, we don’t need to constantly tell workers what they should do because they already know.”  

A trusted path forward with Fusion

Autodesk’s journey towards cloud-enabled workflows is based on trust, reliability, and customer-focused development. We understand the challenges businesses face and are dedicated to providing solutions that meet today’s needs and pave the way for future innovations.

Autodesk is committed to developing a robust platform that supports businesses of all sizes. As we evolve Fusion, our customer’s success remains our success, delivering immediate value while preparing for future advancements.

We invite our customers and partners to join us in leveraging Fusion’s capabilities and contributing to the innovative future we’re building together. Together, we can redefine design and manufacturing, creating a more connected, efficient, and innovative world.