October 17 2011.

Launch date for new version 2012 is apon us. All appears to be going according to plan for a launch tomorrow, our time, so you should be able to download as soon as you receive the automated email notification from Alibre Inc.

Please wait until you receive the notification from Alibre. Otherwise, if everyone tries to download at the same time, there is a risk of server overload, and we'll all have to wait even longer. 

 

October 6 2011. 3D Systems announce the release of new 3DTouch 3D Printer from BfB, to replace the BfB3000 Plus 3D Printer model. The 3DTouch™ is packed with new features including multiple print heads for greater color and material choices, a new intuitive touchscreen for enhanced user experience and USB storage.  See our 3D Printer page.

 

September 27 2011. Alibre advertise 3D Printer bundle promotion ending September 30.

 

September 9 2011. Announcement from Alibre that we are now able to offer 3D Printers to be sold as a bundle with Alibre Design software. Initially two 3D Printers will be available; a low cost RapMan 3.1 3D Printer that requires assembly of a custom-designed kit, and the next level Pre-assembled BfB 3000 Plus that is ready to use in approximately 15mins.

 

July 20 2011. Today we are announcing that Alibre Inc. was acquired by 3D Systems, a leading global provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers. 3D Systems are looking to invest heavily in the further development of Alibre Design, from which we can expect to see more features, more 64bit add-ons, and a higher quality - more stable product. While the product will likely change over time, the changes will be positive for our existing clients and new prospects alike. Goals such as ease-of-use, highly polished products, user efficiency, and new tools that address specific markets are all on the way. 

 

January 11 2011. Alibre Design softwareJanuary 11 2011. Alibre Design software upgrades available on special until 31-1-11. Here is an opportunity to take your software to the next level at a discounted price. Also available is an upgrade to Keyshot 2 for Alibre, for those of you wanting to produce outstanding rendered images of your part and assembly designs.

 

December 24 2011. The staff at  Bay CAD Services Ltd wish all our clients a great Christmas and a prosperous 2011.

 

December 23 2010. Keyshot licenses.

 

Anyone installing Keyshot photorendering software will require a license number in order to activate the program. Email us for a license; there may be an overnight wait as we have to get the licenses from Alibre Inc in Texas.

 

November 8 2010. Alibre Design 2011 updated version released.

 

If you upgraded to 2011 prior to November 8, you should download and install this new version which fixes some minor glitches that appeared in the original October version.

 

October 26 2010. Alibre Design 2011 available for download and installation. 

 

Open Alibre Design and pick the UPGRADE TO 2011 button on the opening window. This will update your account and take you to the download page. Note: you will be asked to un-install your existing copy of Alibre Design - This will not affect any job files, however you may need to reset any options you have changed and been using.

*Expert Users will get 64-bit and Advanced Sheet Metal 1 & 2 on upgrades and maintenance purchases

 

 

September 2010 - Alibre Design releases new version 2011

Expected release now October 25; the new version is a re-write in 64bit code which promises to improve speed of handling large assemblies. The new version will also include some interesting new tools such as: Part to sheetmetal conversion, hole type library, new sketch tools, customisable keyboard shortcuts, multi-plane creation, scale and mirror parts, component replacement in assemblies, new dimensioning tools, new in-place editing tools.

 

Anyone purchasing new licenses between now and the release date will receive a free upgrade to version 2011.

 

September 2010 ZWSOFT

Bay CAD Services Ltd is no longer actively promoting ZWCAD, however we do have a few standard version licenses in stock and available at discounted prices. This is not a reflection on the quality of the product, but our wish to concentrate our efforts on promoting and supporting Alibre Design and Alibre CAM software.

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