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Get every modeling and detailing tool, global design variables, sheet metal modeling, motion features, and more—all with photorealistic rendering and regular updates included. Start your free trial today!
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Alibre Design: The Ultimate 3D CAD Software for Professionals

Discover powerful, easy-to-use tools designed to streamline your mechanical design, prototyping, and manufacturing processes.
User-Friendly Interface
Intuitive workflows and a modern design make it easy to get started and stay productive.
Advanced Modeling
Parametric and rules-based modeling for managing complex mechanical systems with ease.
Data Management
Integrated, robust data management with search, versioning, rollback, where-used, and much more.
Seamless Interoperability
Industry-leading compatibility with other software ensures smooth integration into your existing workflow.
Automation Ready
Native Python-based scripting language to automate repetitive tasks and enhance efficiency.
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Discover Alibre Design's Full Potential

Since 1999, Alibre Design has been purpose-built to help you to drive innovation across your design, manufacturing, and marketing processes.

Intuitive and Customizable User Interface

Designed for ease and efficiency, our interface combines thoughtful design with powerful functionality to streamline your modeling experience.
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Robust Data Management

Alibre PDM is a fully integrated, multi-user file and data management solution with versioning, rollback, where-used, search, and customizable metadata. Free yourself from the headaches and limitations of Windows File System.
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Seamlessly Collaborate with Anyone, Thanks to Industry-Leading Interoperability

Import Formats

Solidworks
Inventor
ProE/CREO
Catia
Solidedge
NX
Rhino
STEP, SAT, IGES, Parasolid
DWG, DXF, SVG

Export Formats

STEP, SAT, IGES
STL, OBJ
Parasolid
ZPR
JT
DWG (2D), DXF (2D)
SVG
PDF (2D & 3D)

Achieve Unmatched Precision for Complex Component Modeling

Efficient and versatile sketching

Sketching is critical to 3D component creation, and a great sketching toolset makes all the difference. Equation-driven design, color coded problem areas, automatic sketch health analysis, and a rich feature set all keep you confidently moving forward.
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Simplify Complex 3D Modeling with Alibre Design

Alibre Design’s intuitive tools empower you to create and refine intricate shapes and geometries effortlessly, enhancing your workflow and fostering creativity.
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Master Full-Design Assembly Modeling with Alibre Design

Fully represent your designs down to the last detail with dynamic assembly tools that enable realistic part movements and in-depth analysis, all in real-time.
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Eliminate Human Error with Data-Driven Design

Use Alibre Design's advanced data-driven tools to enhance precision, efficiency, and control in your modeling processes. Discover how leveraging data can streamline your workflow and reduce costly mistakes.
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Parametric Modeling

Precise, repeatable modeling based on design variables that are easy to change

Design-wide Variables

Store important variables in a standalone file and drive multiple designs simultaneously

Spreadsheet-driven Design

Link models to Excel documents and drive geometry directly from spreadsheets

Dynamic Model Generator

Dynamic configurators that presents options only within your data and business logic

Model Variant Management

Create multiple variants ("Configurations") of models to dramatically reduce duplication

Component Metadata

Each component has robust metadata that can be shown on manufacturing drawings

Material Library

A robust and extensible library makes assigning materials super fast

Thread Library

Share an extensible thread library across the organization for standards adherence

Standard Part Library

Coming soon. A wide variety of components from ANSI, ISO, DIN, JIS. and GB

Unleash Precision with Powerful Sheet Metal Modeling Tools

Effortless, Precise Sheet Metal Design Every Time

Eliminate guesswork with Alibre Design’s automated sheet metal tools that handle the math and flat patterns for you, ensuring perfect, repeatable results from simple to complex shapes.
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From simple to complex

Whether you’re working with basic parts or intricate transitions, Alibre Design gives you the power to tackle all levels of sheet metal design with ease.

Automatic flat patterns

Instantly generate flat patterns at any stage of the design process to check for overlaps and ensure optimal manufacturability.

Manufacturing drawings

Convert your 3D designs or flat patterns into 2D drawings instantly, ready to send directly to your laser cutter or manufacturer.

Create Flawless 2D Drawings for Production, Patents, and Manuals

Alibre Design makes it easy to generate precise, professional-quality drawings that meet the needs of manufacturing, patent documentation, and user manuals.
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Effortlessly Create Up-to-Date 2D Drawings from Your 3D Models

Keep your 2D drawings accurate and current with Alibre Design’s seamless integration—model changes automatically update across all views, annotations, and dimensions.

Comprehensive Detailing Tools

Efficiently capture every manufacturing requirement with advanced view management and detailing tools, delivering precise representations for production or patent documentation.
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Bill of Materials

Easily create a customizable Bill of Materials with exploded views and balloon callouts, simplifying the referencing process for every component.
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Standards adherence

Maintain consistency and accuracy across all your drawings with a robust templating system that lets you customize once and apply across multiple projects effortlessly.

Make Manuals & Instructions

Simplify the creation of assembly manuals and instructions by defining custom views and exploded states directly from your 3D models into 2D drawings.

Cutting Profiles

Generate precise cutting profiles for laser cutters and CNC machines in various formats, ensuring clean and accurate production-ready outputs.

Create Stunning Visuals That Capture Attention

Bring your designs to life with Alibre Design’s powerful rendering tools. Produce high-quality, photorealistic images that make your projects stand out.
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Transform Your Models into Photorealistic Images Effortlessly

Achieve stunning results with Alibre Design’s easy-to-use rendering tools. Drag-and-drop materials, customize every detail, and output high-resolution images using CPU or GPU rendering.
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Elevate Your Communications with Captivating Renders

Enhance your web, manuals, brochures, and bids with stunning product images that clearly convey your message. Use Alibre Design’s rendering tools to create visuals that sell and instruct with precision and impact.
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Automate Your Workflow with Python-Powered Alibre Script

Streamline your design process and boost productivity by automating tasks with Alibre Script, powered by Python. Customize your workflows, reduce repetitive actions, and focus on what matters most—your design.
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Unlock Your Automation Superpower with Alibre Script

Let Alibre Script handle the heavy lifting with easy-to-learn Python-based automation, so you can focus on what really matters—your design. From creating models to integrating data sources, Alibre Script simplifies complex tasks, saving you time and effort.
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Create and modify models

Automate repetitive modeling tasks with Alibre Script—run them with a single click to save valuable time and reduce manual effort.
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Access & use data sources

Connect to third-party data sources like Excel, CSV, SQL, and more to drive your designs with real-time data integration.
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Build logic into designs

Add intelligent design logic with code, making your models adaptable based on user input and conditions.
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Math-intensive geometry

Simplify the creation of complex, math-driven geometry with scripting, eliminating manual calculations and errors.
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Create a user interface

Design custom graphical interfaces for easy user input and interaction, enhancing the usability of your scripts.
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Automate tedious tasks

Easily automate repetitive tasks like batch exporting files or updating metadata, freeing you from time-consuming manual processes.
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Expand Your Capabilities with the Alibre Design API

Integrate, automate, and extend Alibre Design’s functionality with our powerful API. Customize your workflows, connect with external applications, and create tailored solutions that fit your unique design needs.
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