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Instructors take a new approach to solid modelling
Rather than investing in a classroom's worth of educational seats of a 3D modeling application, Coosa Valley Technical College instead adopted the free 3D parametric modeler, Alibre Design Xpress.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 April 2007
Design software eases CAD learning
Canadian machinist Westley Chagnon turned to Alibre Design Xpress when he was learning to use CAD.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 March 2007
Parametric CAD software updated
Alibre has released Alibre Design 9.2, the 3D parametric CAD software, and also announced plans to expand its reseller programme to promote 3D CAD worldwide.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 March 2007
Software package handles organic shapes
A double software package combines Alibre's most advanced parametric solid modeler with FreeDesign's revolutionary new method for 3D surface creation.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 March 2007
Design software comes with Acrobat 3D for free
Alibre has released Alibre Design 9.1 and also added a new bundle to its product line.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 November 2006
Parametric modelling allows flexibility with wood
Kelsey Woodworks has successfully adopted parametric 3D solid modelling.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 October 2006
3D modelling opens up lucrative markets
Thanks to a move to Alibre Design software and 3D parametric modelling, Magove has opened new business in the lucrative market of automotive plastic-parts gauging.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 January 2005
Patent for novel modelling software
Alibre has been issued a patent for an invention enabling 3D solid modelling for mechanical design and engineering over high-bandwidth, distributed processing networks such as the Internet.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 December 2004
US CAD prices rise to global levels
From 1st June 2004, prices for the Alibre Design family of products in North America will be increased to the current prices set for markets outside of North America.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 May 2004
Move brings motion to 3D models
Alibre has collaborated with MSC.Software to include MSC.visualNastran Motion with Alibre Design Expert.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 February 2004
CAD package goes German
Alibre Design is now available in a German-language version.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 February 2004
3D packages gain global appeal
Alibre has updated and enhanced its professional 3D CAD applications Alibre Design and Alibre Design Professional.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 December 2003
Alibre to sue pirate
According to Alibre, one of its former employees has begun illegally distributing a product called RaceCAD which is created from source code for Alibre's product, Alibre Design.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 October 2003
It pays to tell your friends about design software
Alibre has launched a "refer-a-friend" programme that offers cash or free maintenance to customers who refer Alibre Design to friends or business associates who then purchase the product.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 May 2003
Routledge foxes CAD software
Alibre has raised the prize fund for the Alibre Challenge from $500 to $1000, and recognised the achievement of Ron Routledge who produced the only qualifying entry thus far.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 May 2003
Online collaboration helps stop SARS spread
Alibre is offering extended six-month free trials of Alibre Design to users in regions affected by the SARS epidemic.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 April 2003
Solid modelling packages come with free support
Alibre has devised a new schedule of affordable customer support services for Alibre Design customers.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 April 2003
Modelling packages make challenge to sceptics
Alibre has released a new version of its low-cost design application, Alibre Design 6.0, as well as a new advanced application, Alibre Design Professional.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 April 2003
Jaech comes onboard
Jeremy Jaech has joined the board of directors at Alibre.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 April 2003
Penn State endorses 3D modelling
The Penn State School for Engineering Design, Technology and Professional Programmes in the College of Engineering has moved beyond limited classroom use of Alibre Design.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 April 2003
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