Prepare students for an in-demand career in mechanical engineering
Why Fusion 360?
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Used by innovative mechanical engineers
Leading companies like Airbus, GM, and Under Armour use Fusion 360 to unlock creativity and solve important design challenges.
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Streamlines the design and manufacturing process
Empower and connect your students to advance mechanical engineering workflows with generative design and an integrated CAD/CAM software platform.
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Cutting-edge Industry 4.0 features, made accessible
Teach your students Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) principles including automation, machine learning, and digital manufacturing technology.
Teach mechanical engineering with Fusion 360
Get everything you need to teach advanced, modern workflows and give students a strong foundation today for the skills of tomorrow.
90-minute ramp up
You and your students can get up to speed with Fusion 360 fast. Gain an overview of sketching, parametric solid modeling, exporting files for 3D printing, and more.
New projects in CAD for Mechanical Design
These engaging CAD projects are designed for the classroom and help students learn fundamental design skills through real-world exercises. Explore five projects in the CAD for mechanical design learning pathway.
Featured teaching resources for Fusion 360
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Introduction to 3D Modeling for Manufacturing
Help your students gain next-gen foundational knowledge in CAD design, digital manufacturing workflows, machining, and milling—and quickly integrate content into your curriculum using educator resources.
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Learning pathways
Help students build industry-relevant skills. Self-paced pathways include CAD for mechanical design, simulation for static stress analysis, generative design, and more.
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Contest-in-a-Box
We've taken care of the hard part. Get everything you need with easy-to-download files required to run an engaging CAD competition.
Set up your classroom
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Student software access
Eligible educators can access 125 single-user subscriptions per product—and assigned students can get started in just minutes.
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Onboarding & Offboarding students
Get simple, step-by-step instructions for how to onboard and offboard your students.
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Coursework management
Make classroom collaboration easy and secure. Set up projects and files inside the software and assign roles to manage access.
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Lab set up
Follow these easy, step-by-step instructions to set up your lab and give every student seamless access to Fusion 360.
Guide your students’ careers in mechanical engineering with certifications
Help students gain confidence and stand out in the job market by earning industry-validated certifications in mechanical engineering.
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Autodesk Certified Associate (ACA)
Associate-level certifications help students demonstrate and highlight comprehensive skill sets for employers.
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Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP)
Professional-level certifications showcase advanced knowledge and skills to help students take on new roles.
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Autodesk Certified Expert (ACE)
Expert-level certifications prove cutting-edge and specialized skills for highly innovative roles.
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Get Fusion 360 now
Prepare your students for their future with the leading software solution for mechanical engineering.
Get help whenever you need it
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Access the official Autodesk forum for educators to discuss best practices, curriculum, and questions about Fusion 360.
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Get documentation for a wide variety of manufacturing functions, from an intro to 2D machining to generating multi-axis operations and more.
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Virtual Assistant with access to our support team
Click the question mark in the bottom right corner of the page to find the help you need to get products, set up accounts, install software, and more.
