OpenBOM for Autodesk Fusion: Sustainability Data Integration

As part of the ongoing enhancements to OpenBOM, we’re excited to announce the recent release of OpenBOM for Autodesk Fusion, packed with new features and significant improvements. This release marks a milestone for users by expanding OpenBOM’s ability to seamlessly connect with multiple information sources managed in Fusion, creating an even smoother user experience. 

One of the key focus areas of this release is sustainability, aligning with the industry’s growing demand for integrated sustainability data. OpenBOM’s new capabilities enable Autodesk Fusion users to extract and use sustainability data as part of their broader digital transformation initiatives. Let’s dive into why data, and specifically sustainability data, is so crucial in today’s manufacturing environment.

The Role of Data in Sustainability

Sustainability is one of the major trends identified by many industry leaders in 2024. Check Autodesk article Tech Trends. Read more about it here – Inspiring sustainable design and innovation. 

At Autodesk, sustainability is about creating technology that improves energy and material productivity. It’s about supporting innovators through grants, software donations, and training. And it’s about leading by example with our own operations, advancing sustainability business practices, and supporting every employee to make a positive impact.

Data is at the heart of the modern manufacturing landscape. As companies accelerate their digital transformation, having accurate, up-to-date information is becoming essential. This data is crucial not only for operational efficiency but also for ensuring that manufacturing processes are sustainable. From supply chain visibility to regulatory compliance, the ability to connect design data with sustainability metrics is now a core component of the industry.

Manufacturers must ensure that their products meet sustainability goals while maintaining production efficiency. OpenBOM for Fusion helps bridge that gap by allowing seamless data integration, ensuring that sustainability metrics are easily accessible and usable across teams—from engineers and designers to procurement and customer support.

OpenBOM for Fusion: Simple, Streamlined, and Open

Our goal with OpenBOM for Fusion has always been to provide users with the simplest and most streamlined experience possible. Thanks to the openness of the Autodesk Platform and Fusion itself, which tightly integrates with data managed on Autodesk Platform Services, OpenBOM enables Fusion users to extract data effortlessly. Whether you’re managing parts, bills of materials (BOMs), or sustainability data, OpenBOM provides a seamless, user-friendly experience to ensure your team has access to the right data when they need it.

By leveraging OpenBOM for Fusion, organizations can break down data silos and ensure that valuable information flows freely between different departments, all while maintaining a clean, easy-to-navigate user interface that simplifies data extraction and collaboration.

Collaboration with Suppliers and Contractors

Collaboration is a critical element in today’s interconnected supply chain ecosystem. OpenBOM supports this by enabling seamless data sharing across various organizations involved in product development—be it engineering, production, manufacturing, procurement, or customer support. Having access to the right data at the right time is vital to ensuring the smooth execution of projects and the achievement of sustainability goals.

OpenBOM’s ability to connect data from multiple sources allows teams to collaborate more effectively, ensuring that all stakeholders—from suppliers to contractors—are on the same page. This capability is especially important when it comes to sharing sustainability data, as it ensures that all parts of the supply chain are contributing to the company’s overall sustainability goals.

Autodesk Fusion Sustainability Insight

One exciting development in Autodesk Fusion is its Sustainability Insight, which gives designers seamless access to sustainability data directly within the platform. Learn more about it here Where Sustainability Meets Design: Introducing the Manufacturing Sustainability Insights Add-on for Autodesk Fusion

New design and make software advancements are now enabling easier and earlier sustainable design decision-making. The latest advancement is the new Manufacturing Sustainability Insights Add-on (MSI) is free for Autodesk Fusion customers. MSI bridges the data gap by seamlessly integrating embodied carbon data directly within Fusion. It was developed in partnership with Gravity, a renowned decarbonization platform for industrial applications, and is powered by their industry-leading carbon accounting and decarbonization platform.

This service makes it easier for companies to assess the environmental impact of their designs and make more sustainable decisions from the start. You can learn more about the Autodesk Fusion Sustainability Service here, and see how it integrates with your design workflows.

By leveraging both the Autodesk Fusion Sustainability Service and OpenBOM, users gain a comprehensive solution that not only helps streamline design and manufacturing processes but also ensures that sustainability remains a key consideration throughout the product lifecycle.

Video: OpenBOM in Action

For more examples of how OpenBOM for Fusion integrates sustainability data and enhances collaboration, check out our video demo here. In this video, we walk through the process of extracting data from Fusion and connecting it with OpenBOM to create a seamless, sustainable product development workflow.

Conclusion

At OpenBOM, our vision is to help manufacturers build products faster and more efficiently using accurate, accessible data. Sustainability data is an increasingly important part of this equation. By offering seamless integration with Autodesk Fusion, OpenBOM empowers companies to manage their sustainability goals while maintaining the speed and flexibility needed for today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ready to see how OpenBOM for Fusion can enhance your sustainability initiatives? 

REGISTER FOR FREE and try OpenBOM with Fusion for 14 days.Best regards,
Oleg Shilovitsky