Autodesk
Fusion 360 is a cloud-based 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software platform for product design and manufacturing. It unifies design, engineering, electronics, and manufacturing into a single, integrated platform.
- CEO / Founder
- Andrew Anagnost
- Team Size
- 10000+
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- The Vanguard Group, BlackRock, State Street Corporation
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Fusion 360 (core platform)","Fusion 360 Extensions (e.g., Machining, Generative Design, Product Design, Simulation)"]
Technological Advantage
The integrated workflow eliminates data silos and friction between different stages of product development. The cloud-based subscription model makes it accessible and scalable for individuals, startups, and large enterprises.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides a comprehensive, integrated, and cloud-based toolset that connects the entire product development process, from concept to manufacturing, in a single, affordable platform.
How They Differentiate
Fusion 360 differentiates itself through its integrated platform approach, cloud-based collaboration features, powerful generative design capabilities, and a more accessible price point, especially for startups and hobbyists.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Product designers, mechanical engineers, machinists, industrial designers, and electronics engineers.
Industry Verticals
["Manufacturing","Automotive","Aerospace/Defense","Industrial Machinery","Consumer Products","Education"]
Competitors
Dassault Systèmes (SolidWorks, CATIA); Siemens (Solid Edge, NX); PTC (Onshape, Creo)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Consistent revenue growth, driven by the successful transition to a subscription-based model and the expanding user base of cloud products like Fusion 360. Total subscriptions increased by approximately 785,000 in fiscal year 2024 to 7.53 million.
Major Milestones
["2013: Initial release of Fusion 360","2014: Introduction of CAM capabilities","2017: Andrew Anagnost, a key proponent of cloud products, becomes CEO","2024: Rebranded from 'Fusion 360' to 'Autodesk Fusion' with a new pricing structure","Ongoing: Expansion of advanced capabilities through Fusion 360 Extensions"]
Notable Customers
Steelcase (Coalesse); Saunders Electric; A-dec; Oru Kayak; Gillette; Lululemon; General Motors; Adidas
Recent coverage of Autodesk
- Autodesk donates $1.95M to Howard University for construction engineering and digital fabrication
- Autodesk has integrated the Wonder 3D generative model into its Flow Studio platform, enabling users to create 3D assets from text prompts or reference images.
- Autodesk launched Wonder 3D in Flow Studio, an AI tool generating editable OBJ and STL files from text or images.
- Autodesk has officially launched Wonder 3D within Flow Studio, a generative AI tool that produces editable 3D assets from text and images.