Autodesk Introduces Cloud PLM 'Fusion Manage' at Design & Manufacturing Solutions Expo (Tokyo) to Eliminate Knowledge Silos in Design Changes, Quality Control, and Parts Management

Autodesk K.K. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Tomoyuki Nakanishi; hereinafter 'Autodesk') will exhibit at the 'Design & Manufacturing Solutions Expo (DMS) 2026,' a specialized exhibition within 'Monozukuri World [Tokyo] 2026,' held at Tokyo Big Sight from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Friday, July 3, 2026. The company will introduce its cloud-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution, 'Autodesk Fusion Manage.'

The manufacturing environment is undergoing significant transformation.

Accelerated product development cycles, increasingly complex component sourcing, and heightened quality requirements have made cross-departmental information sharing—spanning design, manufacturing, quality, and procurement—more critical than ever. However, many companies still rely heavily on Excel, email, and shared folders, leading to persistent challenges such as inability to track design change histories, uncertainty about the latest document versions, and lack of visibility into approval statuses.

In recent years, demand has grown for:

- Rapidly identifying the impact scope of design changes - Managing the lifecycle of purchased components and parts - Maintaining records of quality defects and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) - Establishing a foundation for future integration with ERP systems and supplier collaboration

Despite these needs, many organizations hesitate to pursue PLM implementation due to perceptions that it is complex or requires substantial system investment.

Autodesk Fusion Manage is a cloud-based PLM solution that centrally manages processes from product planning and design through release, change management, and quality control. It requires no on-premise server setup or dedicated infrastructure, enabling rapid deployment and quick time-to-value.

Rather than mandating enterprise-wide rollout from day one, Fusion Manage supports phased adoption—starting with high-priority functions such as product release management, BOM management, design change control, and approval workflows. This approach minimizes disruption to frontline teams while enabling gradual PLM adoption. Furthermore, by centralizing product data and change histories, the solution lays the groundwork for future expansion into quality management, supplier management, and ERP integration.

At the DMS Tokyo 2026 exhibition, live demonstrations of Fusion Manage will showcase practical PLM applications for manufacturing, including:

- Product item and BOM management - Lifecycle status tracking - Change management and approval workflows - Quality management (nonconformance and CAPA) - Dashboards for visualizing project progress and quality metrics

If your organization is:

- Considering PLM implementation this fiscal year - Seeking to move away from Excel-centric operations - Looking for a scalable, low-risk entry point into PLM

We invite you to visit the Autodesk booth.

Event Overview

Exhibition Name: Design & Manufacturing Solutions Expo (DMS) 2026

Dates: Wednesday, July 1 – Friday, July 3, 2026, 10:00 – 17:00

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight

Booth: Autodesk Booth, West Hall 2, within the Design & Manufacturing Solutions Expo Autodesk Exhibition Information: https://autode.sk/3Q0lmjK

For those wishing to schedule an in-person consultation at the event, please contact:

AutodeskFusionManage-JP@autodesk.com

Product Item / BOM Screen

Product Item / BOM Screen

Lifecycle Status Screen

Change Management / Approval Workflow Screen

Quality Management / Nonconformance & CAPA Screen

About Autodesk Founded in 1982, Autodesk is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, and operates in approximately 40 countries worldwide. As a 'design and make' technology platform company, Autodesk supports innovation across industries—from sustainable buildings and next-generation vehicles to digital factories and cutting-edge films and games. Through its Industry Cloud solutions, Autodesk delivers industry-specific tools that enhance efficiency and automation in architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media & entertainment. The company’s integrated platform enables seamless collaboration across departments and industries, empowering innovators to shape a better future. For more information, visit https://www.autodesk.com/jp or follow Autodesk on social media. #MakeAnything