Shannon McGarry
Elevate your design and manufacturing processes with Autodesk Fusion
FusionNews highlights the key things that happened over the past week in the Fusion 360 Community and news from the industry. New posts every Friday.
From the Fusion Team
PRODUCT UPDATE – July Product Update is Available
The July update is available. Take a look at all the new features.
UPDATE – Proto Labs Online Quoting Services are Now Live
Get quotes on prototypes or production ready parts directly within Fusion 360.
TIP – Fusion 360 to SolidWorks Table
If you’re coming from SolidWorks, here’s a comprehensive list of Fusion commands and what they mean in SolidWorks.
GETTING STARTED – Navigate Workspaces
Check out more on the 5 workspaces that are available in Fusion 360.
TIP – How to Use the Max Fillet Script
Try this new script in order to get the max fillet size.
USER SPOTLIGHT- Fusion 360 Model of the Month – July
Congratulations to Elliot Hayward and his modern kitchen design!
Events
ONLINE EVENT – Fusion 360 Live Classroom: The Basics
New to Fusion 360? Join us on August 4th at 1 pm PDT to learn everything you need to know to get started.
ONLINE EVENT – Integrating Fusion 360 into your SOLIDWORKS workflow
Are you using SolidWorks but interested in learning more about Fusion 360? Join us on August 13th at 1 pm PDT to learn how Fusion 360 can integrate into your current design process.
Gallery Spotlight
We love to see what you are designing with Fusion 360! Share your designs with the Fusion community on the Gallery.
Computer Case by Joe Chen Bronze Diver by Gilberto Salas Pocket Knife by Jeff Smith
News from around the manufacturing innovation space
NASA successfully tests shape-changing airplane wings
This new research explores technologies that will reduce drag, structural weight and aircraft noise.
This Korean startup is making wearables for the blind, buts its ambition is much bigger
Dot’s has developed a smartwatch that’s a low-cost education and communication tool for the blind.
The Apple Watch Will Soon Be Available At Best Buy
In August, the apple watch is going to be available in 100 Best Buy stores.
What’s hot in robotics? Four trends to watch
Here are four trends that are having a big effect on the robotics industry worldwide.
3-D Printed prosthecitcs help kid athletes compete
Can 3-D printing make prosthetics cheaper and more efficient?
Your Ideas from the Fusion IdeaStation
We take your suggestions very seriously as they help to shape Fusion 360, so please share your ideas and vote for new
features / enhancements you would like to see.
Here are a few from this week. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions!
Back Button in McMaster Part Browser
Request to have a back button and/or navigation bar in the catalog browser.
Reusable and Sketch Based Patterns
Request to be able to reuse an existing pattern.
Have a Beta/Test and a Stable Channel
Request to be able to opt-in to a text group prior to product updates.
Tell us about yourself
Have a story to share? We would love to hear more about you and how you’re using Fusion 360! Shoot me an email at shannon.mcgarry@autodesk.com