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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

PDXpert engineering management software is easy to use, flexible, and increases the accessibility and security for your design. Full-featured part and supplier management, bill of material (BOM), and formula management; document and file revision control; engineering management (ECN); approval workflow. Install on-site, or host in private clouds. Affordable perpetual and subscription licensing plans available with volume discounts

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Alibre Workshop Yes 
ENCY Yes 
ENCY Robot Yes 
EZ-CAM Yes 
MeshCAM Yes 
SimLab CAD Viewer Yes 
SimLab Composer Yes 
SprutCAM X Yes 

Integrations

Alibre Workshop No 
ENCY No 
ENCY Robot No 
EZ-CAM No 
MeshCAM No 
SimLab CAD Viewer No 
SimLab Composer No 
SprutCAM X No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$49 per month
Subscription per year, MSU* included
■ Full-feature: $588/user, discounts to $264
■ Read-only: $144/user, discounts to $72

Perpetual license, MSU* optional
■ Full-feature: $996/user, discounts to $496
■ Read-only: $196/user, discounts to $96

* Maintenance, Support, Upgrades
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Alibre

Founded

1997

Country

United States

Website

www.alibre.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

HX3 Solutions, Inc.

Founded

1993

Country

United States

Website

www.buyplm.com

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing Yes 
Animation Yes 
Annotations Yes 
Bill of Materials Yes 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library Yes 
Data Import / Export Yes 
For 3D Printing Yes 
For Architects No 
For Manufacturers Yes 
Reference Management Yes 
Simulation Yes 

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing No 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling No 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

Engineering

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical Engineering No 
Mechanical Engineering No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Structural Engineering No 

Product Features

Product Data Management

Bill of Material Management Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Formula Management Yes 
Product Analytics No 
Product Lifecycle Management Yes 
Testing Management No 
Version Control Yes 

Product Lifecycle Management

Change Management Yes 
Compliance Management Yes 
Cost Tracking Yes 
Design Management Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Product Data Management Yes 
Project Management Yes 
Requirements Management No 
Supplier Management Yes 

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