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.
Winter Special Promotion
25% discount on new licenses and upgrades
Alibre have announced a Winter promotion to enable efficient design and documentation of your projects more affordable.
New:
Alibre Design now available
bundled with 3D Printers.
+
Design it
Model it + Build it
3D Printing and 3D CAD
go together.
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 SP1
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 an Alibre license 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.
Comes with a full suite of Sheetmetal modelling tools allowing you to easily create cutting and folding profiles and drawings.
Comes with a PDM addon so you can manage all your files and store project and part details for easy sorting and retrieval.
Comes with Keyshot Photo-rendering software to produce stunning images of models.
Edit materials and lighting to create realistic scenes.
Alibre Expert Version
NZ$4132.00 (Incl 1st year of maintenance)
NZ $3099.00
save $1032.99
Upgrade to Alibre Expert Version
Upgrade your existing license to Expert
From Alibre Professional.
NZ$2351.00
NZ$1763.35 (Incl maintenance)
Save $587.00
From Alibre Atom3D.
NZ$3798.00
NZ$2848.00 (Incl maintenance)
Save $949.00
Prices quoted NZ$. GST not included.
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 to see a full comparison chart of features
Link to the Alibre website for more details on the sheet metal tools.
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.
New Alibre Professional Version
(including 1st year of maintenance)
NZ $2268.00
$1700.00 Save $567.36
Upgrade to Alibre Professional Version
Upgrade your Atom3D license to Professional version
NZ$1933.00
NZ$1449.00 (Incl Maintenance)
Save $483.00
Prices quoted NZ$. GST not included.
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.
Atom3D
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 $428.00
NZ$321.00 (Incl Maintenance)
Save $107.00
Prices in NZ$. GST not included.
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.
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.
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.
Alibre for Students and Schools
Alibre are ardent supporters of students working towards qualifications in all subjects
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.
Alibre workshop
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 $761.00 + 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 either version of Alibre Design or Alibre 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
Mosaic Element HT2 production printer
Bambu Labs P1S + Alibre Design
Prusa CORE One- High Speed Core XY
Qiditech Plus 4
AlibreTraining 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.
The Alibre Knowledge Base
Provides information on licensing, installation, part design, and general display and system settings.
Alibre Training Course
On-line, free self-paced course covering the fundamentals of 3D modeling, drawings, and more.
Alibre on YouTube
The dedicated 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. Comes with your license.
Alibre Forum
Where Alibre users and Alibre Management post tips and suggestions. You can post questions and read replies from exerienced.
Alibre Support
Alibre Support is an email service that connects 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.