nPower Scheduler™ for Autodesk Fusion Delivers Smarter Design-to-Production Additive Manufacturing Workflow
Philadelphia, PA — September 17, 2025 — nPower Technologies today announced the release of its flagship production planning tool, nPower Scheduler™, now fully integrated as an add-in for Autodesk Fusion®. This milestone brings additive manufacturing scheduling directly into the design environment—closing the gap between digital modeling and shop floor execution.
“Scaling additive manufacturing requires rethinking how factories plan and prepare work. By applying proven scheduling principles from other industries, manufacturers can streamline operations and reduce costs, said Alexander Oster, Director of Additive Manufacturing at Autodesk. We’re delighted that nPower has worked with us to bring its state-of-the-art scheduler to the Autodesk Fusion Industry Cloud, delivering a unique end-to-end solution for operators of fleets of any size across Selective Laser Sintering and Multi Jet Fusion systems.”
The integration enables users to synchronize additive setups created in Fusion with ERP-driven production orders, creating a unified and automated workflow from part design through post-processing and delivery. Whether producing prototypes or managing serial production, nPower Scheduler ensures every step—printing, support removal, heat treatment, inspection, and logistics—is intelligently accounted for in a single production schedule.
“Fusion is a leading platform for additive design, but until now, users had to manually juggle production planning across disconnected systems,” said David Bennett, Chief Product Officer at nPower Technologies. “With nPower Scheduler™ components embedded directly in Fusion, we’re giving manufacturers and service bureaus a smarter, faster way to plan, execute, and adapt their production – resulting in higher profits and greater customer satisfaction.”
What’s Inside
- Fusion–ERP Integration: Synchronizes additive setups with ERP routings for a complete shop floor schedule
- Automated Nesting Workflow: Links Fusion setup data with ERP order information
- Accurate Print Time Estimates: Calculates print time using geometry, material, and machine parameters for better scheduling of the entire production process
- Material & Printer Mapping: Ensures proper material usage and qualified printer selection for every build
- Work Center Visibility: Provides real-time insight into machine queues, resource availability, and setup times
- Flexible Production Support: Handles both ERP-linked and standalone scheduling for custom jobs and reworks
“Product development teams are increasingly using 3D printing for production use cases instead of just functional prototypes. During this shift, they often face challenges due to the disconnect between their design and production planning tools. The recent integration of nPower Scheduler™ with Autodesk Fusion bridges this gap, demonstrating Fusion’s open ecosystem. This allows solution partners with production planning expertise, like nPower, to directly impact engineers’ daily workflows, saving them time and reducing inefficiencies,” says Sualp Ozel, Principal Product Manager of Fusion Automation at Autodesk.
Why It Matters
- Reduces scheduling errors and manual data entry
- Prevents printer mismatches and material misassignments
- Provides a clear plan of what to print, where, and when
- Works with or without ERP systems, making it accessible for shops of any size
Future releases will deepen the integration between these powerhouse systems by making build prep easier and faster with recommendations of part/order groupings to meet customer delivery dates and obtaining machine metrics directly through APIs.
Deployment is low-risk: the Fusion add-in is free, and nPower Scheduler™ is ERP-agnostic with value-based pricing tied to guaranteed ROI.
For more information, visit nPower Scheduler™ for Additive Manufacturing | Fusion | Autodesk App Store.
About nPower Technologies
https://npowertech.com/about-us
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, nPower Technologies leverages deep expertise in manufacturing and scheduling to solve complex operational challenges in additive manufacturing. Its flagship solution, nPower Scheduler™, is the only system designed to schedule the entire additive manufacturing process—from printing through post-processing to shipment—delivering higher efficiencies, increased throughput, and greater profitability.
About Autodesk Fusion
https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview
Autodesk Fusion is a cloud-native platform that unites CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB tools into one seamless environment. Built for agile product development, it empowers teams to collaborate in real time, simulate performance, and accelerate manufacturing with precision. From generative design to automated toolpath creation, Fusion streamlines workflows and supports advanced systems like nPower Technologies — making it a cornerstone for modern digital fabrication.
