The manufacturing industry is making a digital transformation, allowing companies to customize production through advances in machine learning, sustainable design, generative design, and collaboration, with integrated design and manufacturing processes. This course introduces innovations in CAD and digital manufacturing, speaking to the rapid changes taking place that are forever transforming the future of making.
This course will also explore foundational concepts behind Autodesk® Fusion 360™ CAD/CAM. Fusion 360 is a cloud-based CAD/CAM tool for collaborative product development that combines industrial design, mechanical engineering, and machine tool programming into one software solution. Through a series of lectures and hands-on exercises, this course provides the core philosophy behind the software. By understanding how designs are both made and assembled, you'll learn to create better designs from the start.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
• Summarize an understanding of digital manufacturing, principles of sustainable design, and manufacturing processes.
• Explain and discuss how trends such as generative design and machine learning are influencing innovation, and how things are made.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in foundational concepts of Fusion 360 CAD/CAM software.
• Practice design collaboration and file management best practices using Fusion 360 cloud-based features
This course is part of the CAD and Digital Manufacturing Specialization
Intro to Digital Manufacturing with Autodesk Fusion 360
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Skills you will gain
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)Mechanical DesignManufacturing ProcessesSustainable Design
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
12 hours to complete
The future of manufacturing and innovation
The manufacturing industry is changing rapidly with the development of new manufacturing processes and the use of computer algorithms to drive innovation. This week explores trends such as generative design, machine learning and additive manufacturing. Industry experts introduce these trends and provide you with insight and enterprise examples of how they are being used today.
7 videos (Total 30 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
7 videos
Get the software1m
Week overview30s
Trends in manufacturing lecture9m
Introduction to digital manufacturing3m
CAD/CAM overview lecture6m
Manufacturing processes7m
3 readings
Future of manufacturing and innovation resources30m
About the discussion forum5m
Online learning communities and social media5m
2 practice exercises
Pre-course questions10m
Week 1 quiz10m
Week
22 hours to complete
Design Innovation Practices
Whether you are looking to improve an existing design or preparing for a sustainable design challenge for the first time, this course prepares product designers and engineers to take a quick step forward to integrating the principles of sustainability into their design process.
If you are new to design or an experienced designer, this week prepares you with knowledge of sustainable design practices and how they can be applied across the digital manufacturing process help you look at things in a new way.
6 videos (Total 27 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
6 videos
Sustainable design overview10m
Whole Systems Lifecycle6m
Lightweighting3m
Green Materials1m
Product Lifetime4m
2 readings
Sustainability Workshop resources10m
Sustainability Workshop challenge assignment45m
1 practice exercise
Week 2 quiz10m
Week
33 hours to complete
Foundational Concepts
Build a foundational understanding of how Autodesk® Fusion 360™ can be used to design differently before starting your first model. This week introduces foundational concepts behind Fusion 360 and offers insight into how it compares with other technologies. You will also be guided on how to install the software and develop new software skills so you get started with a solid understanding of how designs are made and assembled in Fusion 360.
25 videos (Total 104 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
25 videos
What is Fusion 360?3m
Explain key differences in design workflow to Fusion 360 from Tinkercad2m
Explain key differences in design workflow to Fusion 360 from Solidworks5m
Where's my data? Understand how Fusion 360 stores your data.2m
Learn how to open, close, and save a file.4m
Create a new project and create a folder in a project.3m
Create versions of a design5m
Use Fusion Team for design sharing6m
Import and export project files5m
Manage your user preferences4m
Review the User Interface4m
Customize the Toolbar7m
Access the marking menu4m
Access and customize the toolbox2m
Adjust display settings3m
Navigate through Workspaces2m
Modeling workflow overview4m
Understanding rule #1: Bodies and components9m
Understanding rule #1: Bodies and components (continued)6m
Capture design history4m
Apply direct editing4m
Review the Live Review Session collaboration tool1m
Review the Fusion Team collaboration tool1m
Invite and remove collaborators from a project3m
4 readings
Foundational concepts resources10m
Challenge assignment 110m
Challenge assignment 210m
Challenge assignment 310m
1 practice exercise
Week 3 quiz10m
Week
43 hours to complete
CAD Admininstration
Cloud collaboration has made working together simultaneous and immediate. With Autodesk® Fusion 360™, you can take advantage of the cloud features make project sharing and review easier than ever before regardless of where you are or your role in the design process. This course guides you through how to manage personal and team hubs, calendars and more to best manage your project’s design process and assets.
17 videos (Total 49 min), 6 readings, 3 quizzes
17 videos
Personal hub5m
Team hub5m
Migrate files from a Personal Hub to a Team Hub6m
View Admin settings and set a default hub4m
Deactivate a team member4m
Change a team member role4m
Review calendar events and starting project discussions1m
Creating a meeting1m
Start a project discussion2m
Download, archive and restore a Fusion 360 project file3m
Share and manage design links2m
Copy a design from one folder to another2m
Move a design from one folder to another1m
Practice exercise 1 solution57s
Practice exercise 2 solution42s
Practice exercise 3 solution50s
6 readings
Practice exercise 1 instructions10m
Practice exercise 2 instructions10m
Practice exercise 3 instructions10m
Challenge assignment 110m
Challenge assignment 210m
Challenge assignment 310m
2 practice exercises
Week 4 quiz10m
Introduction to Digital Manufacturing course assessment20m
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Top Reviews
The course is perfect for starters with limited or no knowledge about digital design, engineering and manufacturing . It lays out pretty good doundations and great overview of Fusion 360.
The needs that the software tackles are just amazing(I love saving all the versions in one package), the lectures are short enough and well detailed to be used so its a very good course.
About Autodesk
Today's challenges will be solved by tomorrow's designers. That's why Autodesk gives students, educators, and educational institutions free access to our design software, creativity apps, and learning resources. A market leader for more than 30 years, Autodesk offers the broadest and deepest portfolio of products in the design world. Autodesk helps people imagine, design and create a better world. Everyone—from design professionals, engineers and architects to digital artists, students and hobbyists—uses Autodesk software to unlock their creativity and solve important challenges.
About the CAD and Digital Manufacturing Specialization
The future of making is here, bringing with it radical changes in the way things are designed, made, and used. And it’s disrupting every industry. With the right knowledge and tools, this disruption is your opportunity—whether you're an entrepreneur, designer, or engineer.
Today’s dominant technology trends—cloud computing, mobile technology, social connection, and collaboration—are driving businesses and consumers alike to explore profoundly different ways to design, make, and use things. This kind of industry transformation has happened before, but the pace of change is now much faster. In today’s competitive landscape, anyone can be an innovator—and it’s all about who innovates first.
Through this specialization, you will learn the foundations of product innovation and digital manufacturing while developing your technical skills within Autodesk® Fusion 360™.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
What is the refund policy?
Is financial aid available?
How to I access Autodesk Fusion 360 as a student or educator?
Visit this page to learn how to download Fusion 360 and to learn about the Autodesk Education license terms.
http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/students-teachers-educators?mktvar002=702476&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=other&utm_campaign=amer-edu-aex-fy18-fusion-360-acquisition&utm_id=702476&rid=
How to I access a Fusion 360 as a professional?
Fusion 360 is available for free to all users as a 30-day trial version. A free, 1-year startup license is also available for hobbyists, enthusiasts, makers, and emerging businesses that make less than $100k in revenue per year. After one year, you can reselect the startup entitlement or transition to a commercial entitlement.
Professionals earning more than $100k annually can purchase a Fusion 360 subscription as an annual or monthly license. For more information, visit the Fusion 360 subscribe page: https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/subscribe?plc=F360B&term=1-YEAR&support=ADVANCED&quantity=1
What are the system requirements for Fusion 360?
Fusion 360 is both MAC and PC compatible. System requirements can be found here: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-Autodesk-Fusion-360.html
How do I get installation support for Fusion 360?
Installation support for Fusion 360 can be found in the Autodesk Knowledge Network: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-does-Fusion-360-get-installed.html
How do I share my designs on the Autodesk Fusion gallery?
The Autodesk Fusion 360 gallery is a great resource for design inspiration. With Fusion 360, file sharing is easy. Follow the instructions for sharing a file in Fusion 360 and share your design in the gallery.
Instructions: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-share-a-Fusion-360-design.html
Gallery: https://gallery.autodesk.com/fusion360/projects#filters=%5B%5D&sort=popularityDescending
How do I become an Autodesk Certified User?
The Autodesk Certified User program offers students an opportunity to validate their Fusion 360 skills to prepare for professional careers in design and engineering. The certification exam is offered through 14,000 Certiport Testing Centers, and is available to students, educators, and professionals. To learn more about the Autodesk Certified user certification, visit www.certiport.com/acu.
How do I continue building my Fusion 360 knowledge and skills once I complete the course?
Autodesk offers several programs that provide opportunities for developing your Fusion 360 skills. Earn recognition from industry pros through Autodesk Design for Industry challenges. The Design for Industry challenges are offered several times per year and are a great way to apply your software and design skills and develop your portfolio. For more information, visit https://academy.autodesk.com/design-for-industry.
If you are ready to learn new skills, build important relationships, and gain practical experience, then it’s time to embark on your path to becoming an Autodesk Student Expert. Start by entering the Student Expert Orientation: https://academy.autodesk.com/student-expert-network.
Do I have the option to access these learning materials for free?
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