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The video provides a comparison between SolidWorks and Fusion 360 software. SolidWorks, established in 1993, is esteemed for its productivity in creating 2D/3D solid models with features like design visualization and faster iterations. Fusion 360, introduced in 2013, stands out for user-friendliness and versatility. It excels in parametric modeling and utilizes cloud technology for planning, tool path generation, and simulation. Fusion 360 supports surfaces, solids, and polygonal modeling for diverse design needs, including keyframe animation. While SolidWorks focuses on realistic renderings through Photoview 360, Fusion 360 offers control over materials and environment for rendering. SolidWorks is favored in industries like medical devices and transport, primarily for mechanical designers, whereas Fusion 360 is used in electronics, furniture design, and aerospace. SolidWorks has a standard license priced at $3995 with annual subscriptions available, while Fusion 360 offers free licenses for students and educators and various pricing plans for others. Both software require basic CAD knowledge, with SolidWorks catering more towards mechanical engineering and Fusion 360 offering a comprehensive set of 3D modeling tools.
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In this segment of the video, the main points covered are the comparison between SolidWorks and Fusion 360 software. SolidWorks, developed in 1993, is known for high productivity in creating 2D or 3D solid models, offering design visualization, better products, faster iterations, improved communications, and design with fewer errors. On the other hand, Fusion 360, launched in 2013, is user-friendly and versatile, allowing the integration of design processes from design and simulation to manufacturing. Fusion 360 stands out for its approach to parametric modeling, surface modeling, and polygonal modeling, combining tools for the best results. Additionally, Fusion 360 utilizes cloud technology for planning, tool path generation, assembly management, and simulation, distinguishing it from other CAD programs. Both SolidWorks and Fusion 360 are used for creating drawings and models, but their processes and capabilities differ significantly.
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In this segment of the video, it discusses using surfaces and solids in Fusion 360 to create realistic designs. The software offers 3D modeling as well as the ability to draw 2D designs for annotations. Fusion 360 provides different modeling environments such as parametric modeling, surface modeling, and polygonal modeling to cater to various design needs. It also supports keyframe animation for creating animations like engines and gearboxes. The organization of components is crucial for animation. Combining tools in Fusion 360 can simplify the design process and improve results.
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In this segment of the video, it is discussed how Fusion 360’s animation feature is simple for visualization, while Solidworks offers photorealistic renderings through Photoview 360. Solidworks users can manipulate appearances, lighting, and scenes for realistic renderings. For Fusion 360, rendering is accessible by selecting the render option from the model or patch icon, offering control over materials, environment, and rendering quality. Solidworks is widely used in industries like medical devices and transport, catering to mechanical designers, while Fusion 360, although younger, is used in electronics, furniture design, and aerospace. Both software may require basic CAD knowledge, with Solidworks suitable for mechanical engineering, and Fusion 360 having a full set of 3D modeling tools.
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In this segment, the video discusses the features and pricing of SolidWorks and Autodesk Fusion 360. SolidWorks offers a standard license for $3995, with an annual subscription available for $1295. SolidWorks provides free licenses to educators, makers, hobbyists, military personnel, students, and sponsored organizations. Autodesk Fusion 360 also caters to a similar audience, offering free licenses to students, educators, and qualifying hobbyists or entrepreneurs with revenue under $100,000 annually. For those who do not qualify for a free license, Fusion 360 can be obtained through an annual subscription of $495 or $60 per month.