Anthropic’s latest strategy to position Claude as a tool for creative work points toward a future where describing an object could become as important as learning difficult CAD software.
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Natural Language Mechanical Design: FusionMCP Demonstrates AI-Driven CAD
A fascinating proof-of-concept shows how CAD could be done via AI in the future.
Multimodal AI Sensor Fusion Targets 3D Print Faults
Researchers have proposed a multimodal sensor fusion approach to AI-based fault detection in 3D printing, aiming to push AM monitoring closer to reliable, Industry 4.0 operation.
Synera Expands AI-Driven Engineering Platform with Autodesk Fusion Integration
I’m looking at a new AI tool for developing 3D models, Synera.
ShapeScan Workflow Enables Rapid Creation of Custom 3D Printed Holders Using Images
I’m trying out a new online tool to produce outlines for designing custom 3D printed holders.
Authentise Offers Bundled Autodesk Fusion and Flows Software for AM Manufacturers
Authentise announced a compelling software bundle for additive manufacturing organizations.
Authentise Integrates Autodesk Fusion into Flows, Streamlining AM Workflows
Last week, Authentise announced an interesting new integration, but it turns out there is much more to the story.
From Predator Drones to Fusion Energy: The Cutting-Edge Technologies of General Atomics
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how General Atomics is revolutionizing aerospace, defense, and energy with groundbreaking 3D printing and advanced composites technologies.
Did You Know? Autodesk Fusion 360 Monitors Shared Files for Potential ITAR Violations
Apparently, Autodesk Fusion 360 performs censoring of some 3D models.
3D Printing Revives Fusion Energy Dreams: Princeton’s Stellerator Prototype on a Budget
There’s an interesting story from IEEE Spectrum describing how researchers built a low-cost fusion reactor — using 3D printing.
Interesting New Features in Autodesk Fusion’s May Update
Autodesk released a new version of Fusion 360, and there are quite a few new useful features.
Autodesk Fusion 360 Now Includes Embedded Assistance
Autodesk announced a new feature to assist designers using the Fusion 360 CAD system.
Books of the Year, 2020 Edition
This week’s selection is actually the top seven books we highlighted in 2020.
Watching 3D Printed Tungsten Crack In Real Time
Researchers have found a way to directly observe micro-cracking of 3D printed tungsten metal.
Finally: Autodesk Introduces Proper Emboss Feature In Fusion 360
At long last Autodesk has resolved a long-standing issue with Fusion 360: the ability to easily emboss a curved surface.
Planning On A Move To Fusion 360? Deal Available Until July 17
We’ve learned Autodesk has an excellent promotion this month for their very popular Fusion 360 suite.
Simulation Challenges with 3D Printing
Simulation is an amazing technology for designing parts, but it’s harder to do when 3D printing parts.
Autodesk Consolidates Fusion 360 Tiers
Autodesk is making very significant changes to their Fusion 360 product offerings.
Fusion 360 Updated with New Features
One of the great benefits of cloud-based software is that it is usually updated frequently. That’s what happened with Fusion 360 last week.
Autodesk’s Roadmap for Fusion 360
Fusion 360 is Autodesk’s flagship product for 3D CAD in the market. But where is it going? Let’s find out.