• Fusion

CAM additive manufacturing

Learn to use the Manufacture workspace to set up, configure, and validate additive manufacturing toolpaths.


Course overview

Learn to create a CAM setup for additive manufacturing or 3D printing. The Manufacture workspace will allow you to select a specific machine and define all parameters of the machine motion, material being used, and the supports required to 3D print your parts. You'll learn to validate the print with simulation and export the code to a 3D printer.

After completing this module, you’ll be able to: 

  • Create a new CAM setup for additive. 
  • Define custom material properties. 
  • Simulate additive toolpaths. 
  • Export G-code for a 3D printer. 

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Course outline

2 hr.

CAM additive manufacturing

Learn at your own pace with these skill-based video tutorials from Autodesk.

Learn at your own pace with these skill-based video tutorials from Autodesk.

After completing this module, you’ll be able to: 

  • Create a new CAM setup for additive. 
  • Define custom material properties. 
  • Simulate additive toolpaths. 
  • Export G-code for a 3D printer. 


15 min.

Final test

Ready to test your knowledge? Pass this required test with a score of 75% or more to complete the course and earn a certificate of completion.

Test your knowledge of Fusion and earn a certificate of completion upon answering 75% of questions correctly.


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Announcements

This course was adapted from an earlier module release of the same name.

  • This course now offers a certificate of completion upon answer 75% of the final test questions correctly.
  • This content was originally authored in January 2024. It was re-released as a course in December 2024.
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