Description
Autodesk Fusion Simulation Extension 2025 empowers you to analyze and optimize your designs before they’re built. By simulating real-world conditions, you can identify potential issues, improve product performance, and accelerate time-to-market.
The Fusion Simulation Extension is a powerful add-on to Fusion 360 that provides advanced simulation capabilities. It enables you to conduct structural, thermal, flow, and motion analysis, as well as explore design alternatives through generative design.
Features
- Structural Analysis: Evaluate product strength and stiffness under various loads.
- Thermal Analysis: Analyze heat transfer and temperature distribution.
- Flow Simulation: Simulate fluid flow and pressure.
- Motion Simulation: Analyze moving parts and assemblies.
- Generative Design: Explore design alternatives based on performance goals.
- Topology Optimization: Optimize designs for weight reduction and performance.
- Fatigue Analysis: Predict product lifespan and durability.
- Injection Molding Simulation: Analyze plastic part filling and cooling.
Benefits
- Improved Product Performance: Design products that meet or exceed performance requirements.
- Reduced Prototyping: Identify design flaws early in the process, saving time and costs.
- Optimized Designs: Create lighter, stronger, and more efficient products.
- Faster Time-to-Market: Accelerate product development cycles.
- Increased Innovation: Explore new design possibilities with generative design.
What’s New in Fusion Simulation Extension 2025
- Enhanced Generative Design: Expanded capabilities for exploring design alternatives.
- Improved Simulation Accuracy: More precise simulation results for critical applications.
- Faster Solver Performance: Reduced simulation times for increased productivity.
- Additional Material Models: Support for a wider range of materials.
System Requirements
Note: The Fusion Simulation Extension relies heavily on the underlying Fusion 360 platform. Therefore, the system requirements for Fusion 360 will also apply to the Simulation Extension. However, for complex simulations, higher specifications are recommended.
Core System Requirements
- Operating System: 64-bit Microsoft Windows 11 or Windows 10 (version 1809 or later)
- Processor: Multi-core processor with high clock speed (Intel or AMD)
- Memory (RAM): 16 GB or more (32 GB or more recommended for complex simulations)
- Hard Disk Space: Sufficient space for installation and project files (SSD recommended)
- Graphics Card: Dedicated graphics card with at least 4 GB VRAM (NVIDIA or AMD)
Additional Requirements
- Internet connection: For installation, updates, licensing, and cloud-based simulation solutions.
- Microsoft .NET Framework: Specific version required (check Autodesk website).
Recommended System for Optimal Performance
For demanding simulations, consider a workstation-class computer with:
- High-end CPU: Intel or AMD processor with multiple cores and high clock speed
- Large amounts of RAM: 32 GB or more
- Professional graphics card: NVIDIA or AMD professional-grade graphics card with at least 8 GB VRAM
- Fast storage: SSD for system and project files
Note: The performance of simulations is significantly influenced by the complexity of the model, the type of analysis, and the solver settings. A more powerful system will accelerate simulation times and improve accuracy. For optimal performance, a powerful computer with a dedicated graphics card is recommended.
Remember: Always refer to the official Autodesk Fusion 360 documentation for the most accurate and up-to-date system requirements.
