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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

FormingSuite® represents our flagship software solution tailored for sheet metal forming applications. Manufacturers and suppliers across the globe utilize FormingSuite to enhance the design, assess feasibility, and manage costs associated with sheet metal parts. The FASTFORM® ADVANCED module allows users to swiftly and efficiently assess both part and process feasibility while also identifying blank shapes and springback characteristics for sheet metal designs. Additionally, FASTIncremental empowers teams from various departments, including cost estimation, design, and production, to quickly evaluate the feasibility of parts and processes with ease. COSTOPTIMIZER® serves as a comprehensive tool for Cost Engineers, facilitating the creation of accurate quotes and estimates for individual piece part costs. This solution integrates the robust capabilities of FTI’s leading formability analysis, blank development, and blank nesting tools along with specialized cost management features. Lastly, FormingSuite® PROCESSPLANNER crafts a meticulous process plan for quoting based on your 3D CAD design, generating visual aids to illustrate the necessary actions for each operational step while ensuring clarity and precision in the planning process. This holistic approach enhances collaboration and improves overall efficiency in sheet metal production.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Alibre Workshop
ENCY
ENCY Robot
EZ-CAM
MeshCAM
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
PROCESSPLANNER
SimLab CAD Viewer
SimLab Composer
SprutCAM X

Integrations

Alibre Workshop
ENCY
ENCY Robot
EZ-CAM
MeshCAM
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
PROCESSPLANNER
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

Hexagon

Founded

1989

Country

Canada

Website

www.forming.com/products/formingsuite

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

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration
Audit Trail
Bid Management
Billing & Invoicing
Building Product Database
Calculators
Change Orders
Contract Management
Cost Database
Customer Management
Customizable Templates
Electrical Estimating
HVAC Estimating
Historical Database
Job Costing
Plumbing Estimating
Price Data / Price Books
Project Management
Quote Management
Reporting/Analytics
Scheduling
Subcontractor Management
Takeoff
What-if Analysis

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