Autodesk Fusion 360 is a cloud-based 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software platform for professional product design and manufacturing. Developed by Autodesk, it is designed to be an integrated tool that connects the entire product development process—from design and engineering to electronics and manufacturing—into a single, unified environment.

Fusion 360 is notable for its cloud-based architecture, which allows for collaboration among teams and makes data accessible from various devices. The software is available on a subscription basis and runs on both Microsoft Windows and macOS. In January 2024, the product was rebranded to “Autodesk Fusion,” though the “Fusion 360” name remains in common use.

Fusion 360's feature set is comprehensive, covering the entire product development lifecycle.

Integrated Design Environments: Fusion 360 seamlessly combines different modes in one platform:

1. CAD (Computer-Aided Design): It offers a full suite of design tools, including parametric modeling, freeform sculpting, direct modeling, and surface modeling.
2. CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing): It has a built-in CAM workspace that allows users to generate toolpaths for 2.5-axis, 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling, as well as turning and waterjet cutting.
3. CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering): A simulation environment allows for stress analysis, thermal analysis, and modal frequency tests to validate designs before manufacturing.
4. PCB Design: It includes a fully-featured electronics workspace for schematic design, PCB layout, and library management, with seamless integration between the electronic (ECAD) and mechanical (MCAD) designs.

Cloud-Based Collaboration and Data Management: All design data is stored in the cloud, linked to a user's Autodesk Account. This facilitates version control, data sharing, and real-time collaboration among team members, regardless of their physical location.

Generative Design: This advanced feature uses artificial intelligence and cloud computing to explore numerous design iterations based on user-defined constraints, such as materials, manufacturing methods, and performance requirements. It helps engineers create optimized, lightweight parts that might not be conceived through traditional design methods.

Rendering and Animation: The software includes environments for creating photorealistic renderings and animations of designs to visualize the final product.