Autodesk
Autodesk Fusion (formerly Fusion 360) is a cloud-based 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software platform for product design and manufacturing that unifies design, engineering, electronics, and manufacturing in one integrated workspace.
- CEO / Founder
- Andrew Anagnost
- Team Size
- 10000+
- Stage
- Public
- Total Funding
- Publicly Traded
- Key Investors
- The Vanguard Group, BlackRock, State Street Corporation
Technology & Products
Key Products
Autodesk Fusion (formerly Fusion 360; integrated CAD/CAM/CAE/PCB/PDM), Autodesk Fusion Extensions (Machining, Generative Design, Product Design, Simulation, Additive Manufacturing)
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.
Patent position
Autodesk filed 10 patent families in 2022–2024, down from 21 in 2019–2021, a 52% fall versus a 34% fall in tracked AM filings in the same patent offices. AMPulse analysis
- Filing momentum
- 10 families filed 2022–2024, 21 in 2019–2021 (-52%); all tracked AM filings in the same offices -34%
- Focus, 2019–2021 → 2022–2024
- Software 100% → 90%
- Filed in
- US 86%EP 7%JP 3%CN 3%
- Named competitors, AM patent families
- Siemens 179
59 AM patent families in total. Recent years are still being published, so read a filing change against the same-office figure.
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
Autodesk Fusion differentiates via an integrated cloud platform (CAD/CAM/CAE/PCB), collaboration, generative design and additive manufacturing workflows, and accessible pricing for SMBs, startups, and education—backed by Autodesk's broader Design and Make platform.
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
FY2026 (ended Jan 31, 2026): revenue $7.206B (+18% YoY), billings $7.771B (+30% YoY), free cash flow $2.409B; ~14,300 employees worldwide as of Jan 31, 2026. Q1 FY2027 revenue $1.934B (+18% YoY).
Major Milestones
2013: Initial release of Fusion 360, 2014: Introduction of CAM capabilities, 2017: Andrew Anagnost becomes CEO, 2024: Rebranded from Fusion 360 to Autodesk Fusion with new pricing, 2026-02: Autodesk Construction Cloud to join Autodesk Forma (effective Mar 24, 2026), 2026-05: Definitive agreement to acquire MaintainX for ~$3.6B (operations platform), 2026-06: Strategic collaboration agreement with AWS; $350M education commitment, Ongoing: Expansion of Autodesk Fusion capabilities and extensions
Notable Customers
Steelcase (Coalesse); Saunders Electric; A-dec; Oru Kayak; Gillette; Lululemon; General Motors; Adidas
Recent coverage of Autodesk
- Autodesk Fusion integrates with Anthropic's Claude AI for natural language 3D model creationall3dp.com
- Autodesk donates $1.95M to Howard University for construction engineering and digital fabricationafrotech.com
- Autodesk has integrated the Wonder 3D generative model into its Flow Studio platform, enabling users to create 3D assets...voxelmatters.com
- Autodesk launched Wonder 3D in Flow Studio, an AI tool generating editable OBJ and STL files from text or images.manufactur3dmag.com
AM patents
AM-relevant patents linked to this company.
- Patents
- 61
- Granted
- 44
- Families
- 59
Leading domains: process (61), software (51), material (22)
Filings by year: 2025: 2 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 4 · 2021: 9 · 2020: 7
- Generative design shape optimization with singularities and disconnection prevention for computer aided design and manufacturing12085917 · US
- Hybrid surface modelling with subdivision surfaces and NURBS surfaces11928391 · US
- Facilitated editing of generative design geometry in computer aided design user interface10467807 · US
- 製造及び構造性能を促進するフィーチャ厚制御を用いるコンピュータ支援ジェネレーティブ設計07890184|1995890184 · JP
- Dynamic real-time slice engine for 3D printing09841750 · US
Funding rounds
- Post IPO$45.7M2018-07-03