One of the hottest topics in product design the last few years is Generative Design. If you are interested in learning more about Generative Design and how it works, please join Steve Olson for this Generative Design in Fusion 360 workshop. In this workshop, Steve will give an overview of Generative Design and how it compares to Topology Optimization. Then he will demonstrate how to prepare a Fusion 360 design for a Generative Design study. We will discuss the roles of the Preserves and Obstacle Geometry. Since Generative Design is manufacturing aware, Steve will also show how to set potential materials and manufacturing methods. As the results are calculated, we can explore the results of a previous Generative Design study, to understand how to filter the multiple results on safety factor, cost, manufacturing method and more.

Please have Fusion 360 (free for students) installed on your computer prior to the workshop or drop by the Robertson Media Center computer labs to follow along with this workshop. 

Link to the workshop will be sent to participants prior to the workshop. 

Information about our workshop provider: Steve Olson is the Manager, Training Services for MESA Inc., an Autodesk Partner based in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been working with Autodesk software since 2005. He has experience with Inventor, Fusion 360, Vault, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, InfraWorks, ReCap, and more. Steve gained industry experience during his 5 years as a draftsman and Vault Administrator for Fleetwood Folding Trailers, an RV manufacturer. At MESA, Steve teaches classes, develops new courses, supports Autodesk products, and consults with customers regarding their use of Autodesk products. He is an Autodesk Certified Instructor and holds Professional Certification in several Autodesk products. Steve has spoken at AU and MESA-sponsored Events. He contributes content to the It's A CAD World blog and YouTube Channel. 

This workshop is organized by the Robertson Media Center. If you have any questions, please email teachlearn@virginia.edu.