Projects for your classroom

These industry inspired projects provide you with all the learning resources you'll need to teach 3D modeling, whether you're starting a new design program or looking to augment your curriculum.

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Engineering

Introduction to CAD with Tinkercad and Fusion 360

by Jamie Billing
Posted: 02/11/2019 5:02pm
In this course, we'll use both Autodesk® Tinkercad™ and Autodesk® Fusion 360™ to create and modify a simple CAD design...
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Engineering

Advanced CAD for Manufacturing

by Matt Perez
Posted: 01/24/2019 12:55pm
Welcome to Advanced CAD: Design and Manufacturing Skills. If you study design or engineering and look to expand your CAD...
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Engineering

Fusion 360 for FIRST Robotics Competitions

by Thomas Tremblay
Posted: 01/09/2019 4:20pm
To truly collaborate, it must be easy for the entire team to offer input and leverage the digital design. Autodesk®...
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Engineering, Industrial Design

Advanced CAD: Engineering Skills for Designers

by Matt Perez
Posted: 01/07/2019 7:08pm
It's increasingly important for a designer to understand how parts are made, assembled, and simulated to better identify areas to...
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Engineering

Advanced CAD: Design Skills for Engineers

by Matt Perez
Posted: 01/04/2019 1:32pm
There's a greater need for engineers to have experience with complex modeling as we get farther away from traditional manufacturing...
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Engineering, Manufacturing

Fusion 360: Introduction to CAD/CAM

by Matt Perez
Posted: 12/13/2018 1:12am
Introduction to CAD CAM walks you through practical on-the- job skills needed for precision machining while preparing you to complete...
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Engineering

Create drawings, manufacture, and build a 3D printer

by Jamie Billing
Posted: 12/10/2018 9:42pm
In this course, we'll use Autodesk® Fusion 360™ animation and drawing workspaces to transform components and create an exploded view...
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Engineering

Optimize a 3D printer frame using simulation tools

by Jamie Billing
Posted: 12/10/2018 6:56pm
In this course, we'll use Autodesk® Fusion 360™ shape optimization simulation tools to generate 3D mesh models according to specific...
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Engineering

Model and assemble a 3D printer PSU housing, motherboard housing, and LCD controller

by Jamie Billing
Posted: 12/10/2018 6:31pm
In this course, we'll join the PSU housing to the Y-axis. The motherboard housing and LCD controller will both be...
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Engineering

Model and assemble a 3D printer Y-axis

by Jamie Billing
Posted: 12/10/2018 6:05pm
A 3D printer Y-axis provides much of the horizontal stability for the unit through its contact with the surface. The...
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Engineering

Model and assemble a 3D printer extruder

by Jamie Billing
Posted: 12/10/2018 5:34pm
A 3D printer extruder is a complex assembly comprised of multiple components and materials, including both static and moving parts...
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Engineering

Model and assemble a 3D printer X-axis

by Jamie Billing
Posted: 12/10/2018 4:52pm
In our design, the X-axis of the 3D printer is mounted to the Z-axis. The X-axis also includes the entire...
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Engineering

Model and assemble a 3D printer Z-axis

by Jamie Billing
Posted: 12/10/2018 4:22pm
The Z-axis of a desktop 3D printer is the main support gantry of the unit. The Z-axis facilitates the vertical...
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Engineering

Human factors, form, and ergonomics

by Jamie Billing
Posted: 12/10/2018 3:40pm
In this course, we’ll use human factors, ergonomics, and user-centered design methods and standards to carry out the mechanical engineering...
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Engineering

Mechanical Engineering: Problem Solving, Modeling, and Prototyping

by Matt Perez
Posted: 12/10/2018 1:57pm
Problem Solving, Modeling, and Prototyping walks engineering students through various ways to find and design around potential design challenges. We'll...
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Engineering

Mechanical Engineering: Rapid Concept Generation

by Matt Perez
Posted: 12/10/2018 12:00pm
Rapid Concept Generation walks engineering students through various ways to rapidly develop concepts. We'll explore how to quickly develop and...
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Engineering

Mechanical Engineering: Introduction to CAD

by Matt Perez
Posted: 12/10/2018 10:33am
Introduction to CAD for Engineers is a critical step in the right direction for any user learning CAD for the...
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Engineering

Mechanical Engineering: Advanced CAD

by Matt Perez
Posted: 12/07/2018 5:10pm
Advanced CAD for Mechanical Engineers will walk engineering students through the final steps required to detail a design for production...
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Engineering, Industrial Design

Fusion 360: Creating Assemblies

by Thomas Tremblay
Posted: 09/07/2018 3:04pm
Very few designs are a one piece component. Assemblies allow users to review how the design will fit together and...
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Engineering

Introduction to CAD and CAE using Fusion 360

by Design Academy
Posted: 09/07/2018 11:20am
Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software tools are essential to the engineering design, analysis, and manufacturing...
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