The Democratization of Metal Additive Manufacturing – Part 1
« Back to Blog home page Metal Additive Manufacturing is already established in specific industry verticals such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical applications. However, the cost of entry is still too high for the mainstream adoption of Metal AM. Suppose a company wants to benefit from 3D printing with…Read More
Thinking Out-Of-The-Box with Generative Design
« Back to Blog home page How often have you been asked to “think out-of-the-box” on a specific design problem? All too often, we find ourselves limited by our training, “rules of thumb,” heuristics, past design history, our own biases, corporate rules, or the most dangerous phrase in business: “We…Read More
Coral Maker is Saving Coral Reefs With Additive and Traditional Manufacturing
« Back to Blog home page When many people hear “coral reef,” they picture a rainbow array of creatures coexisting on the ocean floor, snorkeling on vacation, and perhaps even the ever-optimistic Finding Nemo. However, the stark reality is that because of climate change, many of the Earth’s reefs are…Read More
New Subscription & Trial Options for Fusion 360 Extensions
« Back to Blog home pageNote: This blog post focuses on Fusion 360’s manufacturing extension, but trial and credit card purchase options have also been added for all Fusion 360 extensions. [embedded content] We launched extensions to help make high-end functionality easy to access at a significantly lower cost than…Read More
Harnessing Hybrid Manufacturing With Metal Additive & Subtractive Technologies
« Back to Blog home page Traditional subtractive manufacturing has been a reliable approach for years, but developments in additive manufacturing have drawn attention to its feasibility as a scalable solution—especially for customization, complex geometry, and small batch production. Hybrid manufacturing incorporates both additive and subtractive techniques, especially metal additive,…Read More
How to Mill a Hemisphere with Fusion 360
« Back to Blog home page Saunders Machine Works (aka NYC CNC on YouTube) recently shared a comprehensive guide on how to mill a hemisphere using Fusion 360. There are so many ways to go about milling hemispheres in Fusion 360, including single operation or multiple operation workflows, and each…Read More
Toyota makes mixed reality magic with Unity and Microsoft HoloLens 2
Learn how Unity and HoloLens 2 have become essential tools one of the world’s largest automakers to streamline processes, increase understanding, and save time. One of the core principles of Toyota Motor Corporation is Kaizen (continuous improvement). In both production equipment and work procedures, Kaizen seeks to drive maximum quality,…Read More
Product Information Management: The Business of Data
« Back to Blog home pageRegardless of size – you should build your business on Fusion 360. The Business Of Fusion 360 It’s safe to say that if you clicked on this post, you are probably one of the following, a business owner, manager, someone who is hoping to turn…Read More
Empowering Honda’s designers to create beautiful interactive presentations in 1 day
At the Honda Design Center in Japan, designers need to frequently showcase their vehicle concepts and designs to management to get the green light, but they needed a better way to express “Koto-zukuri” – one of the “Strengths of Honda” focused on creating new experiences and stories around products. Working…Read More
Introduction to Electronics for Beginners | Printed Circuit Boards from 10,000 Feet
« Back to Blog home pageIf you have even a little bit of interest in learning about electronics, then you absolutely need to know about the printed circuit board or the PCB. Why? These boards are in every piece of electronics known to man, no exceptions! Open your computer, smartphone,…Read More
The road to 240 million virtual kilometers: BMW’s autonomous driving journey with Unity
Before BMW’s autonomous driving (AD) technology is mass production-ready, it will need to drive 240 million virtual kilometers. Learn how Unity is helping BMW put more on its odometer every day. In our first post, we covered how a team at BMW Fully Autonomous Driving & Driver Assistance Systems has…Read More
Modern Cloud Tools put Engineering as the Hub of Design Collaboration
Product development today is a highly collaborative endeavor. Key stakeholders from different departments throughout an organization—not just those in engineering—need to have the ability to weigh in on proposed designs. By doing so, they can provide valuable feedback at the earliest possible stages of the proposed design and throughout the…Read More
Collaboration In Fusion 360 | Part 3 | Impact for Every Project Size
« Back to Blog home page For Project Managers Fusion 360 has and will continue to de-centralize the product design and manufacturing industries by empowering companies and users to work remotely without impacting efficiency and throughput. Follow along this three-part series to see how you can deploy Fusion 360 as…Read More
Visualizing BMW’s self-driving future
BMW employs Unity across its automotive lifecycle for a variety of use cases, from transforming production processes with AR and VR to marketing its vehicles in groundbreaking ways. Let’s explore one of BMW’s most innovative applications of real-time 3D technology – making it easier to navigate the complexity of autonomous…Read More
Collaboration In Fusion 360 | Part 2 | Impact at Every Stage
« Back to Blog home page For Managers I’ll be sharing three tools that a company of 1 to 100+ can employ in Fusion 360 that will increase productivity 10x. From consumer electronics to furniture, architecture, and manufacturing, these workflows can be used no matter what vertical you’re working in.…Read More
5 Questions to Ask Before Throwing Money at Your First PCB Manufacturer
So how exactly do you go about choosing your first PCB manufacturer without losing both your mind and your money? Read on to find out.Read More
The power of Unity in AI
Since 2018, Cross Compass has integrated Unity into the pipeline of several of its consulting services for the manufacturing field to train and validate AI algorithms safely before deployment. Read on to learn how this AI company came to use gaming technology to add value to such a mature industry.…Read More
Collaboration In Fusion 360 | Part 1
« Back to Blog home page For Designers and Engineers Even before a global pandemic, access to platforms that successfully enable remote cross-team, cross-departmental collaboration has been an asset. Rarely have we seen platforms that de-silo engineering and product design fields into a single tool. Recently many companies have seen…Read More
4 Considerations when Choosing an IoT Design Manufacturer
A seasoned manufacturer can provide guidance and answer any burning questions you might have regarding production concerns and challenges. To find the right manufacturer for your specialized needs, take these considerations into account when looking for an ideal IoT partner.Read More
New Manufacturing Tool Library
The long-awaited Tool Library refresh is here! After many rounds of feedback and improvements, the Tool Library graduates from preview functionality to the official method of managing and selecting tools for the Manufacture workspace. Read to learn more.Read More