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    Transistors 101: A Detailed Introduction to Using Transistors

    Gain a solid understanding of the internal structure of transistors, their different types, and how to incorporate them into your next electronic project.


  • Tips for Machining Hard Material

    In the constantly evolving world of manufacturing, mold and die shops must continually improve productivity without sacrificing part quality. As you strive to stay competitive, you may need to work smarter and harder… With harder materials, that is. Many molds and dies require these hard materials to operate optimally. For example, H13 steel is capable of…


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    Women in STEM: 5 Female Engineers You Should Know

    Female engineers have shaped the world we live in today, including an improved traffic stoplight design, robotics development in space, and more.


  • Speed up your Milling with Constant Cutter Forces

    What you don’t know about High Efficiency Roughing vs High Speed Roughing is costing you money It is often joked that you can tell a good machinist from an average machinist by their Kennedy toolbox. However, what is not a joke is that a good machinist can hear the difference between a high quality and…


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    Somni Solutions Designs Fiber Optic Sensors for the Genova San Giorgio Bridge

    The Netherlands-based company designed, engineered, and prepped the sensors for manufacturing all using Fusion 360.


  • How Machine Learning Can Help Shape the Future of Design

    Announcing our plans to re-release designs shared publicly on the Autodesk Online Gallery website in a machine learning ready format.


  • What to consider when selecting CAM software

    Although there are dozens of CAM systems available, choosing one is not as difficult as many believe. It comes down to choosing the best one for your application. This paper is meant to help give you the tools to help pick the best one for you. Consider the packaging CAM software is available in three…


  • 10 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know Fusion 360 Can Do

    Learn how to create custom textures, use a custom HDRI, calculate volume, and more.


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    Michael DiTullo Shares His Design Process in Fusion 360

    In this three-part video series, the seasoned industrial designer takes a concept smartphone from sketch to render.


  • Benefits of Automatic CAM

    Advantages of Automatic CAM When utilizing CAM software, one of the common requests is why can’t it be more automatic. There are many people that would like to simply load a CAD model, and have the CAM software determine the best way to mill it, then automatically program it. While this utopia world of CAM…


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    Introduction to Electronics for Beginners | Printed Circuit Boards from 10,000 Feet

    It’s a bird. It’s a plane, no wait, it’s a printed circuit board! Start your journey in the world of electronics by learning everything you need to know about a PCB.


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    Autonomous Driving and LIDAR Sensor Technology

    Recent years have seen both major players and smaller startups deploy test fleets of autonomous vehicles across the United States. While these companies are exploring the next great frontier in automotive technology, safety concerns have naturally arisen in the wake of these projects. How are autonomous vehicles navigating the streets safely?


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    How to Choose the Right Resistor

    What exactly is a resistor, and how in the world do you choose the right one for your first PCB design project? We’ve got all the answers, read on to learn more.


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    Generative Design isn’t only for Simulation Specialists

    The engineering of products has not changed for the last 30 years. Until now! Read to learn how the most advanced technologies are not just for the elites.


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    How, When and Why to Use Class A Geometry in Fusion 360

    “There are no beautiful surfaces, without a terrible depth.” - Friedrich Nietzsche.