Turn Bottlenecks into Breakthroughs with AI: Toolpath’s Add-In for Autodesk Fusion

Tim Paul | January 2025 

CNC machining has always been about precision, productivity, and progress, but what if there was a way to elevate these principles even further? Toolpath’s partnership with Autodesk takes this to the next level, delivering a powerful new way for Autodesk Fusion users to elevate their workflows: the Toolpath add-in.

Here's a quick video our Autodesk friends put together showing off the add-in.

This isn’t just an add-in, it’s a transformative tool designed to redefine productivity in CNC workflows. By integrating seamlessly into Fusion’s manufacturing workspace, Toolpath leverages AI to automate time-consuming tasks like Design For Machinability (DFM) analysis, quoting, and CAM programming, which is currently in pre-release beta. This integration ensures a smoother workflow with less manual effort. The result? CNC shops can redirect their focus to overcoming complex challenges like optimizing machining strategies or improving lead times, ultimately driving their business forward.

Turn bottlenecks into breakthroughs with AI-powered estimating, DFM, and CAM programming.

Smarter, Faster Workflows - Right in Fusion

Modern shops are navigating tight deadlines, growing workloads, and increasing competition. The Toolpath add-in offers a solution that doesn’t just keep up but redefines efficiency by automating critical workflows, reducing manual effort, and delivering data-driven insights tailored to each shop’s unique needs. Whether you’re an experienced machinist or new to CNC automation, Toolpath simplifies the most critical processes in your workflow.

Here’s what Fusion users can do with the Toolpath add-in:

• Streamline Estimating
  Quickly price parts with accurate, data-driven estimates tailored to your tools and processes.
• Automate CAM Programming (beta)
  Generate optimized toolpaths in minutes using AI-powered algorithms that understand your shop’s preferences.
• Improve Productivity
  Eliminate repetitive tasks and refocus on solving the complex problems that grow your business.

What makes the Toolpath add-in truly unique is its adaptability. Toolpath’s Estimator doesn’t just guess, it utilizes your tools, cutting parameters, and setup preferences to craft solutions tailored to your shop’s unique requirements. Our goal isn’t to dictate how you machine parts but to enhance your ability to focus on what makes your shop distinctive. 

Built for CNC Shops, Powered by Collaboration

Toolpath’s partnership with Autodesk is rooted in a shared vision: to make CNC machining smarter, faster, and more accessible.

“At Toolpath, we’re committed to helping machinists succeed,” says Al Whatmough, Toolpath’s CEO. “Our add-in for Autodesk Fusion is all about empowering shops to spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time solving the challenges that matter most.”

This integration bridges the gap between cutting-edge AI automation and the precision Fusion users expect. Whether you’re programming in Fusion or quoting parts online with Toolpath’s Estimator, the experience is seamless.

Ready to Get Started?

The Toolpath add-in for Autodesk Fusion is available now. It’s time to see how AI can help your shop achieve more.

Ready to transform your CNC workflows? Explore the Toolpath Add-In today and see how AI can revolutionize your productivity!