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Engineering CAD Software

Alibre Design

Parametric 3D CAD and manufacturing software for engineers and makers

Animation
Data Import/Export
2D Drawing
3D Modeling
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About Alibre Design

Alibre Design is a 3D mechanical CAD package for designing parts and assemblies and preparing them for manufacture. The vendor offers a main Expert edition alongside a hobby version, and describes the tool as easy to learn.

What Alibre Design offers

Part modelling — 3D features with a sketching environment for editing models repeatedly.
Sheet metal — dedicated environment with flat patterns and unfolding.
Weldments — a module for machine frames, skids, racks and fixtures, added in version 29.1.
Assemblies — simulated motion for gears, pulleys and screws, plus exploded views.
Drawings and rendering — 2D documentation and photo-realistic images.
Scripting and PDM — Python-based automation and an integrated data management system.

Who it works with

Alibre says it suits small engineering businesses and individuals, and it opens files from other CAD systems in 2D and 3D formats.

Key facts

Current version: 29.1
Scripting: Python
Editions: Expert and a hobby version

Profile written by TrustList from the business's own published information, Oct 2026.

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Categories & features

Animation
Data Import/Export
2D Drawing
3D Modeling
For Manufacturers
Simulation
Annotations
Component Library
Bill of Materials
For 3D Printing
Reference Management
Installed - Windows
Documentation
Business Hours
Online

Rankings

Engineering cad software › Installed windows#4

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