Avnet Launches New App for Autodesk Fusion to Streamline Design Workflow
The Avnet App for Autodesk Fusion brings powerful new tools to design engineers, combining component data, cost insights, & schematics
Avnet has introduced a powerful new add-in for Autodesk Fusion, giving design engineers access to a wide range of reference design schematics, component data, and supply chain insights. With this tool, engineers can efficiently search for parts, analyze project costs, and explore alternate components directly within the Fusion platform, enhancing both design and manufacturing workflows.
This marks Avnet as the first company to offer such comprehensive design tools as a globally available add-in for Autodesk Fusion, a cloud-based platform for 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, PCB, and mechanical engineering. The Avnet App empowers engineers to meet functional, budgetary, and manufacturing requirements while tracking lifecycle timelines.
Key Features of the Avnet App
The Avnet App integrates seamlessly with Autodesk Fusion, offering a wide range of tools to assist engineers throughout the design process, including:
- Part search engine with real-time availability and lead-time information.
- Alternates library for quick identification of substitute components.
- Project cost analysis and supply chain health monitoring.
- Datasheets and component symbols for easy reference and integration.
- Access to a library of reference designs and schematics that can be added to projects with just a few clicks.
These features aim to simplify design processes and reduce development time, making it easier for engineers to focus on product performance without compromising on budget or manufacturability.
Enhancing Design Efficiency with Cloud Integration
By embedding these capabilities within Autodesk Fusion, engineers gain access to up-to-date component data and supply chain information directly from the cloud. This ensures that critical design decisions are based on current market trends and reliable sourcing options. Engineers can not only build accurate product models but also ensure that components are available and cost-effective throughout the product’s development lifecycle.
Supporting Early Design and Product Development
“Avnet’s goal is to provide valuable tools that assist engineers during the early stages of product design and realization,” said Chris Jackson, Vice President of Digital Strategy and Innovation at Avnet. “With the Avnet App, engineers have direct access to reference schematics and project descriptions, which they can integrate into their designs in just a few clicks—saving time and effort.”
This tool enhances Avnet’s role as a key technology partner, helping engineers achieve better design outcomes while staying on top of cost targets and supply chain risks.
Conclusion
The Avnet App for Autodesk Fusion brings powerful new tools to design engineers, combining component data, cost insights, and reference schematics within a single platform. By streamlining the design-to-manufacturing process, the app helps engineers develop products that meet performance, cost, and manufacturing goals more efficiently. With cloud-based integration and fast access to alternate components, engineers are better equipped to handle supply chain challenges and product lifecycle management.
This new tool demonstrates Avnet’s commitment to innovation and support for engineers throughout the entire design journey—from concept to final product.
