Master Your Design Process with Alibre's Feature-Rich 3D CAD Software
Comprehensive Toolset
Speed and Efficiency
Flexible Integration
Passionate Users
Precision and Accuracy
Great Cost of Ownership
Quick to Learn, Easy to Use
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3D CAD Software with everything you need
Alibre Design Expert comes with all the necessities and a ton of premium features that keep you creative, efficient, and error-free.
Model
Sheet Metal
Assemble
Drawings
Render
Scripting
PDM
New
File Types
Precision Modeling
Create components of any complexity with a huge 3D feature set alongside an epic sketching environment. Precision is built into everything, and models can be easily edited repeatedly while you work out the details.
A dedicated yet familiar sheet metal modeling environment provides tools for the specific needs of sheet-good design. Instant flat patterns and tools to convert regular models into unfoldable sheet-metal models make quick work of any sheet metal component.
Bring components together and represent the full digital prototype. See and simulate realistic motion including gears, pulleys, and screws. Create exploded views that can be consumed later in 2D documentation.
Create perfect 2D documentation for individual components and assemblies. A huge array of tools ensures you can get any view or detail committed to the document, so you can have confidence with manufacturing and patents.
Quickly turn 3D models into photo-realistic images. Prove-out cosmetic material considerations and colors without prototypes. Make images for your website, catalog, or assembly instructions.
Automate complex events with ease using the Python-based scripting language. Create components, access data sources, make user-interfaces, and save time with your repetitive workflows.
Alibre PDM is a fully integrated data management solution that helps to manage your designs and files. It includes versioning, where-used, rollback, search, rich metadata, backups, multiple users, local deployment, and much more.
I've been using Alibre for years and highly recommend it! The learning curve isn't steep for such a powerful platform.
Phil K.
Operations Manager
I couldn't be happier with Alibre. One of the best parts of Alibre, as a whole, is their support of education.
Joseph K.
Engineer
I was an avid SolidWorks user and the shift from SolidWorks to Alibrewas a short learning curve.
Michael C.
Owner / Mechanical Engineer
Alibreis an exceptional product. Very easy and intuitive to use. Seamless design process from concept to completed drawings.
Mike S.
Senior Technical Advisor
In my 8 years of using Alibre, I've never met an engineering task it wasn't suitable for, and I think that's a pretty solid reflection on the overall product.
Julian K.
Engineer
Communication with both suppliers and end users of our products has improved immensely. Alibreis a wizz for producing 3D printer files quickly.
Sascha U.
Freelancer
Alibreproves itself to be a good SolidWorks alternative for individuals and small businesses.
Matt H.
Chief Engineer
The cost makes it an easy sell for companies or departments on a budget. I have tried other software over the years, but I always come back to Alibre.
Robert B.
Engineer
Alibre is the way. The software doesn't fight me and enables me to be the most creative version of myself.
Stephan B.
Engineer
I adopted Alibre many years ago after having tried many others. What made the difference is the short learning curve.
Eric G.
Physicist
Solid models for complex MEMS devices, using Alibre, is efficient and accurate. Solid models exported as STEP files import flawlessly into COMSOL, which I use for modeling device physics.
John M.
Owner
Alibreallows me to compete in drawing of structural steel and miscellaneous streel without the high expense. For the cost it is a great software.
David J.
President
A real pleasure. Any idea I come up with can be modeled up in Alibre in short order, and then rendered or 3D printed, and drawings or solid model files made for contractors.
Pat M.
VP R&D
I've been using Alibre for years and highly recommend it! The learning curve isn't steep for such a powerful platform.
Phil K.
Operations Manager
I couldn't be happier with Alibre. One of the best parts of Alibre, as a whole, is their support of education.
Joseph K.
Engineer
I was an avid SolidWorks user and the shift from SolidWorks to Alibrewas a short learning curve.
Michael C.
Owner / Mechanical Engineer
Alibreis an exceptional product. Very easy and intuitive to use. Seamless design process from concept to completed drawings.
Mike S.
Senior Technical Advisor
In my 8 years of using Alibre, I've never met an engineering task it wasn't suitable for, and I think that's a pretty solid reflection on the overall product.
Julian K.
Engineer
Communication with both suppliers and end users of our products has improved immensely. Alibreis a wizz for producing 3D printer files quickly.
Sascha U.
Freelancer
Alibreproves itself to be a good SolidWorks alternative for individuals and small businesses.
Matt H.
Chief Engineer
The cost makes it an easy sell for companies or departments on a budget. I have tried other software over the years, but I always come back to Alibre.
Robert B.
Engineer
Alibre is the way. The software doesn't fight me and enables me to be the most creative version of myself.
Stephan B.
Engineer
I adopted Alibre many years ago after having tried many others. What made the difference is the short learning curve.
Eric G.
Physicist
Solid models for complex MEMS devices, using Alibre, is efficient and accurate. Solid models exported as STEP files import flawlessly into COMSOL, which I use for modeling device physics.
John M.
Owner
Alibreallows me to compete in drawing of structural steel and miscellaneous streel without the high expense. For the cost it is a great software.
David J.
President
A real pleasure. Any idea I come up with can be modeled up in Alibre in short order, and then rendered or 3D printed, and drawings or solid model files made for contractors.
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