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Description
Alibre Design serves as a comprehensive platform for 3D modeling, analysis, manufacturing documentation, rendering, and publishing. Its versatility allows it to be utilized across various industries, facilitating the transition of products from concept through revisions to final production. This powerful tool can assist businesses in designing a wide range of items, from everyday consumer goods to large-scale projects like wind turbines. Users benefit from a highly efficient and customizable interface that allows for personalized workflows complemented by intuitive prompts. The platform features a rapid and precise sketching environment that effectively captures design intent while simplifying modifications. Its robust and fully parametric 3D modeling capabilities, combined with streamlined workflows, significantly accelerate the part creation process. Additionally, the dedicated sheet metal environment is equipped with specialized tools for sheet good design, making flat pattern generation straightforward. Furthermore, it automatically generates a bill of materials that encompasses design specifications, physical characteristics, and dimensions, ensuring comprehensive project management. This combination of features makes Alibre Design an invaluable resource for engineers and designers alike.
Description
This software is open-source and compatible with Linux/UNIX, Windows, and Mac OS X. Unlike many free 3D modeling tools like Blender, which emphasize artistic creation, this software is primarily focused on computer-aided design (CAD) functionalities. Therefore, it might be ideal for those intending to design 3D models of mechanical components, but it likely won’t suit your needs if you're aiming to produce animated films. OpenSCAD operates differently from traditional interactive modelers; it functions more like a 3D compiler that interprets a script file detailing the object to generate the 3D model. This approach grants designers complete authority over the modeling workflow, allowing for straightforward modifications at any stage of the process and supporting designs that can be defined by adjustable parameters, making it a powerful tool for precision engineering. Moreover, the ability to script models can significantly enhance productivity and repeatability in design tasks.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Alibre Workshop
ENCY
ENCY Robot
EZ-CAM
MeshCAM
SimLab CAD Viewer
SimLab Composer
SprutCAM X
Integrations
Alibre Workshop
ENCY
ENCY Robot
EZ-CAM
MeshCAM
SimLab CAD Viewer
SimLab Composer
SprutCAM X
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Alibre
Founded
1997
Country
United States
Website
www.alibre.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
OpenSCAD
Founded
2015
Website
openscad.org
Product Features
3D Modeling
2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation
CAD
2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles
Engineering
2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering
Product Features
3D Modeling
2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation
CAD
2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles