SolidWorks vs. Fusion & The Future of AI-Driven Design

Creat'R Lab Series

Master Your Design Stack: SolidWorks, Fusion, and the Role of AI.

Choosing the right CAD software is crucial for your career in design, engineering, and entrepreneurship. This hands-on workshop provides a comparison of the two industry leaders: SolidWorks (the professional standard) and Fusion (the cloud-native platform).

You will gain a clear understanding of their similarities and key differences in both software's. We’ll then explore how your software choice impacts success across different sectors

Practical Application & The AI Edge

We will solidify your understanding by modeling a simple project, drink coaster bookmark, in Fusion (formerly Fusion 360). This quick build demonstrates core concepts and workflow.

Crucially, we will explore the future of design by demonstrating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for:

Image-to-Model Referencing: Using visual inspiration and sketches to rapidly start a parametric model in your software of choice.

By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped to make informed CAD decisions that accelerate your projects, whether they involve complex enterprise manufacturing or quick startup iterations.

All UCR community members are welcome to attend. Make sure to register with your UCR email address. The Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants one hour before the workshop starts. Participants are expected to follow and uphold UC Riverside's Principles of Community.