Fusion with Moldflow Adviser

Overview
Fusion with Moldflow Adviser is a powerful, integrated solution that brings Autodesk Fusion 360’s robust design environment together with Moldflow Adviser’s advanced plastic injection molding simulation. This combination helps product designers and engineers quickly identify potential manufacturing issues, optimize part and mold designs, and reduce costly rework. By uniting design and simulation under one cloud-enabled platform, teams can collaborate in real time, speed up decision-making, and ensure higher-quality plastic parts reach the market faster.

Key Features

• Injection Molding Simulation: Analyze flow behavior, fill patterns, and material properties to detect potential defects—such as weld lines, air traps, or sink marks—before production.
• Design Optimization: Leverage simulation insights to fine-tune part geometry, wall thickness, and gate locations, ultimately improving manufacturability and reducing cycle times.
• Automated Study Setup: Quickly set up and run simulation scenarios with guided workflows, enabling both experts and non-experts to validate designs efficiently.
• Material Library Integration: Access a comprehensive database of plastic materials and use accurate, real-world material data for precise analysis results.
• Seamless Cloud Collaboration: Store, manage, and share design files and simulation results through Autodesk Fusion 360’s cloud platform, fostering cross-team alignment and faster iteration.

Benefits

• Reduced Manufacturing Costs: Identify and address design flaws early in the development process, preventing expensive tooling changes and production delays.
• Accelerated Time-to-Market: Run rapid, iterative simulations to quickly refine part and mold designs, allowing teams to bring new products to market more efficiently.
• Improved Part Quality: Detect potential defects and optimize material flow for better structural integrity, surface finish, and overall part performance.
• Informed Decision-Making: Use data-driven insights to balance trade-offs between cost, quality, and speed, leading to more confident design and manufacturing choices.
• Enhanced Collaboration: A unified environment for CAD and molding simulation promotes teamwork, streamlines reviews, and reduces miscommunication across disciplines.

Who It’s For

• Product Designers & Mechanical Engineers needing an integrated workflow to validate plastic part designs without relying on multiple standalone tools.
• Manufacturing & Production Teams aiming to reduce waste, fine-tune processes, and maintain high-quality standards in plastic injection molding.
• Injection Mold Designers & Toolmakers seeking to optimize gate placement and mold layouts earlier, minimizing costly revisions.
• Consumer Products & Automotive Suppliers requiring quick iterations and reliable part performance for high-volume or safety-critical applications.
• R&D & Innovation Departments looking to accelerate prototyping and gain actionable insights for complex geometry or material innovations.