Microsoft HoloLens + Autodesk Fusion 360 = Mixed Reality for Product Design and Engineering [VIDEO]

By Garin Gardiner (@GarinGardiner) The vision of augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) we’ve seen in films like *Minority Report*, *Star Wars*, and *Back to the Future* is finally becoming a reality. If you caught Microsoft’s announcement in January, you know they’ve introduced HoloLens, an incredible wearable holographic computer. This device lets you seamlessly integrate 2D and 3D objects into your actual living and working spaces. As soon as we got our hands on HoloLens, we could see its potential for 3D engineering and industrial design. It’s a game-changer compared to working on a flat screen—it opens up your entire physical workspace for creativity and innovation. Last year, we began collaborating with Microsoft on a joint project called 'FreeForm,' which aims to demonstrate what’s possible when combining Fusion 360 with HoloLens. Our aim was simple: to explore how everyday designers and engineers could leverage this technology to enhance their workflow. Working in mixed reality goes beyond just placing holograms in front of you. It transforms every aspect of your interaction with data, surroundings, colleagues, and clients. To truly grasp what HoloLens can do, we spent months prototyping different scenarios. For example, we experimented with making workspaces feel limitless by overlaying holograms onto walls and open areas. We also looked at how teams could collaborate by viewing the same holographic models and walking around them together, discussing designs as though they were physically present on a table. We even delved into creating and editing holographic models directly, as well as presenting final designs to stakeholders or clients in an immersive way. These ideas came alive through countless sketches and tests. One of the toughest parts of this journey has been conveying these experiences verbally or visually. While we can't offer everyone hands-on access just yet, we’ve put together a video showcasing how a mechanical engineer and industrial designer can work together in holographic space—collaborating in ways previously unimaginable. Right now, the HoloLens and Fusion 360 project remains under development. However, the advent of holographic computing feels closer than ever before. We’re thrilled to introduce this cutting-edge technology to our designers and engineers in the near future. Here’s a sneak peek: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=Hx6biWE2VsM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=Hx6biWE2VsM). Stay tuned because the future isn’t just coming—it’s already here.

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