Alibre Design 3D CAD Software
New Zealand and Australia
Value, power, ease-of-use, and flexibility.
Ownership with a life-time license.
Just a few of the many reasons businesses love Alibre.
3D Printing and 3D CAD go together.
New:
Alibre Design now available bundled with 3D Printers.
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Design it
Model it + Build it
Alibre advantage...
Powerful, easy-to-use tools designed to streamline your mechanical design, prototyping, and manufacturing processes.
User-Friendly, 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.
Comprehensive Toolset. Dedicated tools for modeling, sheet metal, assembly, drawing, rendering, and data-driven design.
Industry-leading compatibility with other software ensures smooth integration into your existing workflow.
Python-based scripting language to automate repetitive tasks and enhance efficiency.
Elevate your design projects with Alibre Design 3D modelling CAD software.
AD Version 28.1
New tools, options and features.
Release Highlights:
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Major improvements to Constant and Variable Radius Fillets Brilliant new feature
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Center of Mass now visible and usable for dimensioning in 2D drawings Very useful
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Machine Thread support in Hole and Thread features Real world threads to 3D print
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New CAD import support: SolidWorks 2025, Parasolid 37.0, Solid Edge 2025, NX 2412
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Search bar and other usability upgrades in Design Explorer
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New system options for controlling 3D zoom, rotation speed, and edge thickness
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Tons of small drawing and UI tweaks
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PDM upgrades: Revisions, full “Where Used” by version, version purging, version comments, persistent custom columns
Discover the benefits of software ownership
Alibre Design is a powerful, affordable, and user-friendly 3D design software that stands out in the market.
When you purchase it, you own it outright – no limitations or permissions required.
Forget about compulsory subscriptions with online access to the program and your files; Alibre software is installed directly on your computer, ensuring complete control without relying on the cloud.
Alibre is dedicated to innovation and development, striving for three new releases each year, along with free online training and exceptional support to enhance your experience.
Alibre Design Expert
Top of the range, full-featured version with all the tools.
Why pay more for tools you will not need?
Expert Version comes with a full suite of Sheetmetal modelling tools allowing you to easily create cutting and folding profiles and drawings.
Expert Version comes with a PDM addon so you can manage all your files and store project and part details for easy sorting and retrieval.
Expert Version comes with Keyshot Photo-rendering software to produce stunning images of models.
Edit materials and lighting to create realistic scenes.
Alibre Expert Version
(including 1st year of maintenance)
NZ $781.00 + GST
Alibre Design Expert version
Alibre Design Expert.
The Ultimate 3D CAD Software for Professionals.
Probably the best value for buck 3D CAD software.
Unlock Powerful 3D CAD Tools with Alibre Design Expert.
Alibre Expert version now includes Alibre PDM.
Get every modeling and detailing tool, global design variables, sheet metal modeling, motion features, and more—all with photorealistic rendering.
Link to the Alibre website for more details on the sheet metal tools.
Link to the Alibre website to see a full comparison chart of features
Alibre Design Professional
Similar to the Expert version without the following:
No Sheet-metal tools.
No Configurations of parts or assemblies.
No Global design tools.
No Dynamic part library.
Less file export/import options.
Alibre Professional Version
(including 1st year of maintenance)
NZ $2387.00 + GST
Alibre Design Professional version
Excellent value for any designer not involved with sheet-metal work.
Brilliant for everyone creating complex designs for 3D CAD printing.
Precision 3D Modeling
Equipped with all the essential tools minus the clutter, Alibre Atom3D lets you stay focused on designing without the hassle.
Perfect for hobbyists, makers, and DIY enthusiasts. Start your journey with a free trial today!
Alibre Atom3D
NZ $434.00 + GST
Alibre Atom3D
Alibre Atom3D
Providing precision modelling,
seamless file compatibility, and
easy-to-learn tools for 3D printing, CNC, and more.
The most affordable 3D CAD software for Professionals wanting to produce part models for 3D Printing and CNC machining.
Alibre Atom3D
Hobby users
From simple designs to very sophisticated assemblies, Alibre has the tools for you to turn your ideas into realities.
Alibre provides affordable CAD for hobby designers and modellers needing construction plans or files for 3D Printing and CNC machining.
Alibre offer special discounted pricing to hobby groups and their members.
If you are a member of a Model Engineering Club or Maker Club, contact us for a quote.
Proof of membership is required.
Alibre for Students
and Schools
Alibre are ardent supporters of students working towards qualifications in all subjects
Students
Alibre will provide very affordable 3D Parametric CAD at a generously discounted price so you can own your license and work where and when you want.
The student version is identical to the full commercial versions and all work produced can be saved for later production.
Everything can be printed and there are no watermarks on drawings.
Produce high-quality designs and drawings on your computer without a cloud connection and no subscriptions. Save all your work on your computer, independent of Cloud storage, and keep your back-ups where you want them.
Teachers
Provide your students with high-quality 3D Parametric CAD by purchasing a class set of Alibre Design software and avoid worrying about internet connections to the Cloud.
Alibre provides training material at no cost.
Contact us to discuss how we can help you provide CAD for your students.
Produce high-quality designs and drawings on your computer
Alibre installed on your computer
No "Cloud" connection
No subscriptions.
Save all your work on your computer
Independent of Cloud storage
Keep your back-ups where you want them.
MeshCAM Pro
MeshCAM Pro plus Alibre Atom3D makes up our bundle called Alibre Workshop.
Everything you need to create the G-code that talks to your CNC machinery.
Alibre Workshop
NZ $771.00 + GST
MeshCAM Pro Additional license.
Any owner of an Alibre Expert license can purchase a stand-alone license for MeshCAM Pro and start creating G-code for their machining requirements.
MeshCAM Pro
Contact us for pricing.
MeshCAM Pro
MeshCAM Pro is made for people who just want to make parts now.
Here’s the MeshCAM process:
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Load a file from any version of Alibre Design and Atom3D
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Accepts files from almost any CAD program
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Build an efficient toolpath with minimal input
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Save G-code that works on your CNC machine
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Don’t let the simplicity fool you, MeshCAM has lots of flexibility and options for advanced machining.
Machine huge, detailed parts
MeshCAM Pro includes a 3D toolpath simulator that will show you not only where the tool will go, but how the finished part will look.
MeshCAM has more toolpath options than any competing CAM program.
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Contour offset and parallel roughing.
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Unified and Parallel finishing
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Pencil finishing
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Cutouts
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Drilling
Extensive range of Filament materials.
3D Printers and supplies
Bay CAD Services Ltd and Alibre have partnered with
Formtech Ltd to offer Alibre Atom3D and Alibre Professional CAD software at special discounted prices when bundled with the purchase of a 3D Printer.
Alibre Atom3D is the perfect 3D CAD modelling software for users of all ages who want to create files for their 3D Printer.
Alibre Design Professional is recommended for the more serious user.
All Alibre software comes with Free Training material and support assistance from Bay CAD Services Ltd.
Contact Formtech for all 3D Printer enquiries.
Email enquiry:
info@formtech.co.nz
Sample range of 3D printers.
Bambu Labs H2D +
Alibre Design
Bambu Labs A1 + Alibre Design
Qiditech Plus 4
Bambu Labs P1S + Alibre Design
Prusa CORE One- High Speed Core XY
Mosaic Element HT2 production printer
AlibreTraining Alibre training is FREE.
Learning to develop your designs has never been easier. Alibre provides a range of ways you can learn how to make parts and assemblies and produce them as workshop drawings, and export files for CNC machining and 3D printing operations.
Alibre training is FREE.
The Alibre Knowledge Base
Alibre Training Course
The dedicated Alibre YouTube channel has easy-to-follow video demonstrations on all parts of the design and drawing process using Aibre Design.
Alibre Power Guide
A pdf download training/reference book containing detailed instructions and exercises to teach you everything you need to know about using Alibre 3D parametric design software.
Alibre Forum
Alibre Forum is a site where Alibre users and Alibre Management can post question, make suggestions, and read feef-back replies from exerienced users willing to share their knowledge.
Alibre Support
Alibre Support is an email service that contects you to Alibre Experts who will answer the more difficult questions you might have. This service is only available to users who have current Annual Maintance. email: support@alibre.com
Alibre on facebook
You can join interesting conversations, and learn many tips and tricks, by simply going to facebook.
About
Bay CAD Services Ltd are the dealer for Alibre Design 3D CAD software in both Australia and New Zealand, and have been involved with Alibre since just one year after it's original release in 1997.
We have over 30 years of 2D and 3D CAD training experience in New Zealand.
Our mission is to provide businesses and individuals with affordable, cutting-edge design solutions.