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BREAK DOWN THE WALL BETWEEN ELECTRONICS AND ENCLOSURE DESIGN For decades, Electrical (ECAD) and Mechanical (MCAD) engineering have existed in parallel universes. The electrical engineer routed traces in 2D; the mechanical engineer extruded boxes in 3D. Collaboration meant a fragile exchange of static STEP and DXF files, where a single component shift could ruin a prototype. The era of the siloed engineer is over. Autodesk Fusion 101 is the definitive roadmap for the modern engineer ready to master the unified design environment of Autodesk Fusion (Fusion 360). Written by Alden Trace, this book moves beyond basic tutorials to provide a rigorous, professional workflow for creating complex, manufacturing-ready electromechanical products. Whether you are migrating from EAGLE CAD, transitioning from SolidWorks, or scaling a hardware startup, this guide teaches you how to stop managing files and start designing living systems. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: The Unified Data Model: Master cloud-based library management, version control, and the ""Single Source of Truth"" architecture that prevents costly integration errors. Bi-Directional Associativity: Learn the ""Edit-in-Place"" workflow to push mechanical constraints-like enclosure ribbing and mounting bosses-directly to the PCB layout in real-time. Advanced PCB Layout: Configure high-density interconnects (HDI), differential pairs for USB/HDMI, and complex Rigid-Flex geometries with precise bend radius definitions. Thermal CFD Simulation: Stop guessing about heat. Set up Electronics Cooling studies to visualize airflow, optimize heat sink placement, and predict junction temperatures before you build. Mechanical Validation: Perform static stress analysis to predict board flexure under torque and simulate drop tests using Event Simulation. Manufacturing Automation: Generate IPC-compliant Gerber X2 files, ODB++ archives, and Pick & Place centroid data. Automate repetitive tasks using the Fusion API and Python scripting. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR: Electrical Engineers who need to design enclosures that actually fit their boards. Mechanical Engineers who need to place components and route traces with spatial awareness. Product Designers creating complex consumer electronics, IoT devices, or wearables. Don't let file conversion slow you down. Upgrade your workflow, eliminate collision errors, and bring products to market faster. Scroll up and grab your copy of Autodesk Fusion 101 today.

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