# Fusion360 no longer usable in fablabs? **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [September 18, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/fusion360-no-longer-usable-in-fablabs/30426 "2020-09-18T17:45:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![makegeneve](https://forum.fablabs.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/c5a1d2/32.png) [@makegeneve](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/makegeneve)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/fusion360-no-longer-usable-in-fablabs/30426/1 "2020-09-18T17:45:59Z")
Autodesk have announced their new policy for Fusion360 Personal licensing and it dramatically impacts Fablab users who are not in a university. > **[Changes to Fusion 360 for Personal Use | Fusion 360 Blog](https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/changes-to-fusion-360-for-personal-use/#comment-11777)** > > A comprehensive guide to what's changing for Fusion 360 personal use and what is remaining the same. They lose: - 4 and 5 axis machining _making the Roland Modela useless_ - CNC toolchanges _meaning one tool per gcode file_ - CNC rapid feeds _slowing down CNC machining, especially on bigger machines_ - STEP, IGES etc file export _making collaboration between projects harder_ There are more but these are the ones that affect my lab. In addition, their new licensing terms seem to suggest that Personal use applies only to **home fabrication**. i.e. every user of a Fablab needs a professional subscription. I note that Autodesk is supposed to be partners with the Fab Foundation. **What does that mean in practise?** Should registered labs get software? Do fablab users qualify for an educational license? In the absence of answers to these questions, my lab has cancelled it’s next Fusion360 training courses. ---
**Author:** ![makegeneve](https://forum.fablabs.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/c5a1d2/32.png) [@makegeneve](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/makegeneve)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/fusion360-no-longer-usable-in-fablabs/30426/2 "2020-09-21T13:33:26Z")
I found this, but it’s 4 years old. Is it still valid? > **[Autodesk Expands Free Software Offering to Global Fab Labs | Autodesk News](https://adsknews.autodesk.com/news/autodesk-expands-free-software-to-global-fab-labs)** > >   In an expansion of its support for the community and makers around the world, Autodesk is now granting access to its full Autodesk Product Design Collection to 1000+ registered Fab Labs globally. The news comes as the Fab 12 conference is... ---
**Author:** ![makegeneve](https://forum.fablabs.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/c5a1d2/32.png) [@makegeneve](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/makegeneve)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2020, 10:51am UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/fusion360-no-longer-usable-in-fablabs/30426/3 "2020-09-28T10:51:25Z")
On the 17th September I applied for the fablab technology impact program. On Friday I received an email from Autodesk saying that was no longer the correct way to apply and gave me a different non-autodesk email to apply to. I did so with no reply so far. Does every other lab already have access to Autodesk software, or is this discussion forum just not well visited? ---
**Author:** ![Edin](https://forum.fablabs.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/f0a364/32.png) [@Edin](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/Edin)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/fusion360-no-longer-usable-in-fablabs/30426/4 "2020-09-29T19:18:27Z")
I launched brand new FabLab network in Bosnianand have been applying several times in the last month and never received reply from autodesk! What email address you got from them? ---
**Author:** ![Edin](https://forum.fablabs.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/f0a364/32.png) [@Edin](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/Edin)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2020, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/fusion360-no-longer-usable-in-fablabs/30426/5 "2020-10-29T14:51:58Z")
For others: autodesk launched new program. You have to be persistent and have strong online presence. We have recived 3yr licenses. ---
**Author:** ![heribert](https://forum.fablabs.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/ac91a4/32.png) [@heribert](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/heribert)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/fusion360-no-longer-usable-in-fablabs/30426/6 "2020-11-03T23:08:48Z")
Hi Edin, can you please give more details? I do not find any information about the new program. Thanks Heribert ---
**Author:** ![mauriciomartins](https://forum.fablabs.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/f19dbf/32.png) [@mauriciomartins](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/mauriciomartins)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/fusion360-no-longer-usable-in-fablabs/30426/7 "2021-01-29T21:03:51Z")
I think you are using the wrong way to get access to the FabLab’s license… Try sending email to robert.neudecker at [autodesk.com](http://autodesk.com) from Autodesk FabLab Program. ---
**Author:** ![mauriciomartins](https://forum.fablabs.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/f19dbf/32.png) [@mauriciomartins](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/mauriciomartins)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/fusion360-no-longer-usable-in-fablabs/30426/8 "2021-01-29T21:06:54Z")
> **[Apply | Tech Impact for FabLabs](https://www.autodesk.com/campaigns/tech-impact-fablabs)** > > Apply to the Autodesk Entrepreneur Impact Program - for startups, early-stage companies and entrepreneurs in the social, cleantech and environmental sectors. ---
**Author:** ![maumontel](https://forum.fablabs.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/a9a28c/32.png) [@maumontel](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/maumontel)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/fusion360-no-longer-usable-in-fablabs/30426/10 "2023-02-20T17:04:52Z")
Did You know who is in charge of it right now? I think Robert Neudeker is no longer at Autodesk., I send a e-mail to him a month ago and reveive a error , beacuse the is no such e-mail Thanks, Mauricio ---
**Author:** ![mauriciomartins](https://forum.fablabs.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/f19dbf/32.png) [@mauriciomartins](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/mauriciomartins)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2023, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/fusion360-no-longer-usable-in-fablabs/30426/11 "2023-02-20T23:15:30Z")
Hey! Sorry, but I can not help you with it. Are you already registered here? [FabLabs.io - The Fab Lab Network](https://www.fablabs.io/signup) Did you try to get Autodesk Licence from here [Apply | Tech Impact for FabLabs](https://www.autodesk.com/campaigns/tech-impact-fablabs) ? Cheers! Maurício Martins ---
**Author:** ![macias](https://forum.fablabs.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/b5a626/32.png) [@macias](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/macias)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2023, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/fusion360-no-longer-usable-in-fablabs/30426/12 "2023-04-14T07:57:17Z")
I have this same issu. Anyone has an email to someone in charge of the fablab program in Autodesk? I applied twice for renewing the licene for next 3 years but i didnt get any answer for the past few weeks. ---
**Author:** ![makegeneve](https://forum.fablabs.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/c5a1d2/32.png) [@makegeneve](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/makegeneve)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/fusion360-no-longer-usable-in-fablabs/30426/13 "2023-09-21T12:13:46Z")
Did you get a renewal sorted? They keep saying someone from the sales team will contact me… ---
**Author:** ![mauriciomartins](https://forum.fablabs.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/f19dbf/32.png) [@mauriciomartins](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/mauriciomartins)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/fusion360-no-longer-usable-in-fablabs/30426/14 "2024-01-14T18:32:49Z")
It looks like the Fab Lab Foundation changed the rules and didn’t warn anyone ☹ I think now you need to practice at FabAcademy (5KUS$ Training) to have access to a temporary license from Autodesk… They could at least let the FabLabs network know that they were going to start doing this. Many Labs that had access to Autodesk tools are now without tools! This is not nice at all! [https://fabacademy.org/resources/autodesk.html](https://fabacademy.org/resources/autodesk.html)