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Using Generative Design to Design a Bike Stem

There is an article published by SolidSmack explaining Autodesk’s Generative Design technology named Dreamcatcher developed by Autodesk Research. The article discusses Autodesk Pier 9 Artist in Residence Che-Wei Wang using Dreamcatcher to design an optimized 3D printed metal bike stem. In Dreamcatcher the user is not just a modeler or CAD designer but sets the design constraints such as initial geometry, loads, and material properties and then the designer selects the best output design from a series of results that... Read more →

FusionFriday - Fusion 360 Basics

If you have been wanting to learn Autodesk Fusion 360, there is no better time like the present and many resources. The Fusion team holds webinars all the time and many are posted to YouTube for you to watch and learn not only the basics of Fusion, but also advanced topics like machining, surfacing and more. There is even a nice video that teaches Fusion for AutoCAD users. Fusion is a powerful new industrial and mechanical design tool leveraging the... Read more →

FusionFriday – Union Vase

Working in Autodesk Fusion 360 today I created a simple concept for a flower vase. The idea was for two separate chambers to join at the top, like joining two lives or mixing two things together. I used two different glass materials with a blend at the seam. I am sure that when complete I could 3D print the vase. Have you designed something fun and cool in Fusion 360? Shaan Read more →

Fusion Friday - BabyBe

BabyBe, brings the mother’s heartbeat, voice, and breathing right into the incubator of premature infants. “Premature babies often spend the first weeks of their lives in incubators – a necessary precaution to prevent infection and keep them stable, but one that leaves both parents and infants feeling isolated and stressed. Now, designer Camilo Anabalon and engineer Raphael Lang are reducing that isolation and promoting neonatal health using BabyBe, which brings the mother’s heartbeat, voice, and breathing right into the incubator.”... Read more →

Check out the Autodesk Fusion 360 Design Differently Blog

There is an Autodesk Fusion 360 blog named Design Differently that has great tips, tricks, and info like what is in the latest monthly Fusion update. If you are a Fusion 360 beginner or a seasoned Fusion user looking for advanced techniques and inspiration this might be the perfect regular resource for you. http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/ There was a post this week detailing the latest Fusion update that was far more than just a new logo. April 13, 2016 Fusion Product Update... Read more →

Great Fusion 360 Article & Training Resources

I just spotted a great Fusion 360 article by Josh Mings of SolidSmack and had to share. Fusion 360 Model Features You Have to Try: Part Modeling If you want to learn the basics of Autodesk Fusion 360, check out the free live webinar being held tomorrow. Webinar: Fusion 360 Basics “Attend this session to learn the basics in Fusion 360. This is intended for those out there who are completely new users of Fusion and 3D design. After an... Read more →

Model Mania Challenge

Lucas Prokopiak is a colleague of mine in the Office of the CTO and wrote a great post on using Autodesk Fusion 360 to re-create and go beyond some public SolidWorks 3D model challenges. Lucas used Autodesk Fusion 360 which he is still fresh at using and documented his experience at all stages of the process from the modeling to the simulation and machining of the actual physical parts. It is a really good exercise to get better at using... Read more →

Made In Space Additive Manufacturing Facility

Made In Space is developing manufacturing technologies that are enabling people to live and work in space. The Made In Space Additive Manufacturing Facility was launched on March 22nd, 2016 and arrived at the International Space Station on March 26th, 2016. This is a first step toward putting manufacturing systems on the Moon, Mars, and on deep space missions. Read more →

Bring your Autodesk Fusion 360 Questions April 6th

Mark your calendar now, the next Autodesk Answer Day is coming up on April 6th, 2016, from 6am to 6pm Pacific Time and will be on Autodesk Fusion 360. This is a live Questions & Answers online event where you can get all those burning questions answered by the teams that support and develop the product. Fusion 360 Answer Day Read more →

A New 3D Printer Heading to the International Space Station

Autodesk partner, friends, and Fusion 360 users Made in Space sent the first 3D printer designed for space 2011 is again sending a new updated 3D printer up to the International Space Station this Tuesday, March 22nd at 11:05 pm EST. Keeping with the long tradition of crazy NASA acronyms the 3D printer is named the “AMF” for Additive Manufacturing Facility. Made in Space is the cutting edge on additive manufacturing in space and it opens up many possibilities to... Read more →

St Paddy's Day Fusion 360 Shamrock

Being part Irish, St Patrick's Day is a fun holiday for me whether chasing snakes from a village or emptying a pint. Our awesome Autodesk Portland area office intern Grant Holmberg-Baugher from the University of Oregon recorded a Screencast recording of him creating the 3D model in Autodesk Fusion 360. You can watch all the steps or simply download the Fusion file. Top of the Day to You, Shaan O’Hurley The source F3D file: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2668262/Lucky.f3d Screencast of how the Lucky... Read more →

Autodesk Fusion 360 Answer Day April 6th

The next Autodesk Answer Day is coming up on April 6th, 2016, from 6am to 6pm Pacific Time and will be on Autodesk Fusion 360. This is a live Questions & Answers online event where you can get all those burning questions answered by the teams that support and develop the product. Fusion 360 Answer Day Read more →

Fusion Friday

I will be posting an Autodesk Fusion related post every Friday to get the word out on this great mechanical and industrial design tool for both Windows and the Mac. Last Friday I featured the first Autodesk Fusion Friday Design an Automobile in 27 Minutes. If you have a nice tip or project or see something using Autodesk Fusion you would like featured and shared please email me. Cheers, Shaan Read more →

Fusion Friday - Design an Automobile in 27 Minutes

Is it possible to design the style of a concept car or product in under 27 minutes to a stunning rendering without breaking a sweat, YES it is. Autodesk college intern from Oregon State University (OSU) Grant Holmberg-Baugher recorded a screencast where you can see every detailed step and command he used to design a concept hot rod car in 27 minutes.Grant is very experienced in Autodesk Fusion but it is a very easy design tool for mechanical and industrial... Read more →