What’s the difference between topology optimization and generative design—and why does it matter when you're building components with strict safety factors and manufacturing requirements? In this session for both CAD beginners and pros, we’ll explore the tools and workflows that helped Elara Aerospace design a launch-ready, record-breaking rocket capable of surviving the extreme forces of space. You’ll work through guided exercises in Autodesk Fusion software, learning how to apply both generative design and topology optimization to reduce mass, increase strength, and improve overall performance under tight constraints. By the end of the session, you’ll have built and optimized a component ready for spaceflight-level performance.
