Alibre Atom3D
For makers, hobbyists and newcomers to 3D printing
- 3D parts and assemblies
- 2D drawing creation
- STL export for 3D printing
- STEP, IGES and more
Alibre Platinum Partner for Germany, Austria and Luxembourg since 2004 Alibre Design.
Alibre Design.
3D CAD with a perpetual licence, no subscription.
Effortless design meets affordable precision.
Alibre Design is the parametric 3D CAD platform for design, mechanical engineering and manufacturing. A perpetual licence instead of a subscription. Your data stays on your computer.
- Since 2002
- Alibre users
- Alibre Platinum Partner
- Reseller and support for Germany, Austria and Luxembourg (since 2004)
- Industries
- Industry · Education · Trades · Hobby
One platform. Three editions.
Alibre Design grows with your requirements. From a hobby project to a professional design office, choose the edition that fits today. You can upgrade at any time.
Alibre Design Pro
Designers, small engineering offices, workshops
- Everything in Atom3D
- CAD import: Inventor, CATIA, Creo, Solid Edge
- Python scripting
- Advanced modelling
Alibre Design Expert
Full version for professional mechanical engineering
- Everything in Design Pro
- Sheet metal with flat patterns
- KeyShot rendering included
- Configurations and motion analysis
What sets Alibre Design apart
Eight qualities that make the difference in everyday CAD work.
Complete feature set
All key tools in one application: parts, assemblies, drawings, sheet metal, rendering.
Speed and efficiency
Fast modelling. Parametric changes take effect immediately in all dependent elements.
Flexible integration
Standard formats (STEP, IGES, DWG, DXF) for smooth data exchange with all major CAD systems.
Committed designers
Designers who do not want to go back, from fixtures to special-purpose machinery.
Precision and accuracy
True parametric constraints, exact dimensioning, standards-compliant drawings.
Low total cost of ownership
Perpetual licence without subscription. Maintenance optional. No hidden costs or sudden price increases.
Quick to learn, easy to use
Intuitive interface, familiar logic. Designers become productive in days, not weeks.
Community and support
Active user community, German-language forum, YouTube tutorials, manufacturer support.
About Alibre Design and O-Punkt CAD
Parametric 3D CAD from an experienced reseller
Alibre Design is a parametric 3D CAD system for design, mechanical engineering, sheet metal and 3D printing. Users model solids, combine them into assemblies and derive standards-compliant 2D drawings from them, all database-driven and easy to change. The system comes in three editions: Atom3D for beginners and makers, Design Pro for designers and small offices, Design Expert with sheet metal, KeyShot rendering, motion analysis and Alibre PDM (edition comparison).
Unlike the market-leading subscription systems, Alibre relies on perpetual licences without a subscription: buy once, own it permanently. Annual software maintenance is optional and provides version updates and official manufacturer support. The supported data formats (STEP, IGES, STL, DXF, DWG) are compatible with all major design systems, so data exchange with customers, suppliers and manufacturers works smoothly. A free 30-day trial with the full Expert feature set lets you evaluate the software before you buy (trial and download).
Behind the sales in Germany, Austria and Luxembourg stands O-Punkt CAD GmbH as Alibre Platinum Partner: reseller and support for Germany, Austria and Luxembourg since 2004 and an active Alibre user since 2002. This dual role as user and reseller shapes what we offer: not only licences, but training, service, design on commission and consulting, each backed by real practical experience.
Alibre Design in use
Seven workspaces cover the complete design process, from the first sketch to managing design data in a team. Click through.
Precision modelling
Create parts of any complexity with the full scope of parametric 3D modelling. Solids, Boolean operations, form and position features: precise and editable at any time.
Available in: all editions
Sheet metal design with flat patterns
Dedicated tools for sheet metal parts: flanges, bends, punches, corner reliefs. The exact flat pattern with bend zones and K-factor is derived from the 3D part, ready for manufacturing.
Available in: Design Expert
Complete assemblies
Combine parts into assemblies with constraints, from a few components to complex machines with hundreds of parts. Exploded views and section views included.
Available in: all editions
Standards-compliant workshop drawings
2D drawings derived automatically from the 3D model with views, sections and details. Dimensions, geometric tolerances, bills of materials and text according to current drawing standards.
Available in: all editions
Photorealistic rendering
Integrated KeyShot rendering for marketing images, sales documents and customer approvals. Materials, lighting and environments with professional output, directly from Alibre Design.
Available in: Design Expert
Python automation
Automate recurring tasks, build parametric part generators and integrate your own tools, with the built-in Python scripting environment and full access to the Alibre API.
Available in: Design Pro and Expert
Data management
Version control, check-out and check-in, access rights and full search: Alibre Vault PDM for team-based design with a secure data history and clean multi-user editing.
Available in: Design Expert
Software is only the beginning.
To make Alibre Design truly effective in your everyday design work, we offer four complementary services from a single source, with more than two decades of experience.
Training
Individual Alibre training, entirely online via screen sharing. From getting started to advanced use.
Learn moreService
Installation, licence activation, updates and version migration for your Alibre installation. By phone or e-mail.
Learn moreDesign services
We design for you: individual parts, assemblies, sheet metal flat patterns, technical documentation, patent drawings.
Learn moreConsulting
Which edition fits? Which interfaces do you need? We assess neutrally what your project really needs.
Learn moreSee for yourself how quickly you can work with it.
Free 30-day trial with the full feature set of Alibre Design Expert. No credit card. No automatic renewal.