Fusion 360 (Generative Design)
Pricing Details
Paid, subscription-based. Requires Simulation Extension ($1620/year) or tokens for generation ($25/generate, $100/export). Free for educational use.Features
AI-driven design generation, generative clustering, recommendation engine, multi-material optimization, additive manufacturing support, CNC machining compatibility, cloud-based solver, simulation integrationIntegrations
Integrates with Autodesk Inventor, Netfabb, aPriori, Shopify, AzurePreview
Fusion 360 Generative Design, integrated into Autodesk Fusion since 2018, revolutionizes product development by leveraging AI to generate innovative, high-performance designs. Designers define constraints—materials, manufacturing methods like additive manufacturing or CNC machining, and performance criteria—and the cloud-based solver produces hundreds of optimized solutions. Unlike topology optimization, it explores a broader range of possibilities, mimicking nature’s evolutionary approach. Used by companies like SRAM for bicycle crankarms and Stewart-Haas Racing for lightweight brake pedals, it reduces material waste and production costs while enhancing strength and aesthetics. The 2024 updates introduced generative design clustering and a recommendation engine, streamlining design selection with machine learning. Integrated with Fusion’s CAD, CAM, and CAE tools, it supports seamless workflows from design to manufacturing. The Simulation Extension, which includes generative design, offers structural and thermal analysis, ensuring real-world viability. With over 4.6 million users, Fusion’s cloud-based platform fosters collaboration, though its token-based pricing for generative outcomes has sparked debate among hobbyists. Compliant with GDPR and CCPA, it ensures data security, making it a trusted choice for professionals aiming to push design boundaries.