3D CAD and the cost of ownership

Following the recent advert in the model engineer with article we are pleased to publish information about our new version of Alibre 3D mechanical CAD for hobbyists and engineers. The name of the new version Alibre Atom, we anticipate making the release of this product early July 2018 and full details of the specification by 30th June 2018. All details of this will be posted on a new tab on the Mintronics website under the heading Alibre then on the drop down menu Alibre Atom

The Event scheduled for 8th March 2018 is now over subscribed. If you are registered and cannot attend please email If interested in joining our next Event then please follow the link and register your interest. Our intention is to repeat the event and new dates will be released soon. The Event is unique combining the technologies of design, scanning, reverse engineering and 3D printing with Geomagic Design X For more information regarding 3D Printing please visit GoPrint3D

When we first started with Alibre, it was known as the best value 3D mechanical software on the market. Usually the retail price was 20 to 30% of our competitor’s price and yes, we do have customers who preferred it to the more expensive systems. Today the price remains at 20 to 30% of our main competitors but as we are advised there are new systems at the lower end of the market available, some on the cloud and other cut down versions of larger systems. All claiming to be ex

In business, nothing lasts forever and sometimes you just need to be an expert in deep breathing. The news just announced is that 3D Systems Inc have sold Geomagic Design and that the buyers are from the original management team from Alibre times (the name of the software pre Geomagic Design). We are advised that the name of Geomagic Design will be changed to ALIBRE Regarding the future development and I was relieved to hear that the two main developers from old Alibre are pa

Before starting Mintronics, I worked as a sales manager for a design agency and software reseller based in the North East. I saw that customers were missing out on some excellent products that were not receiving attention or exposure. Those products offered great value and were competitive. In addition, many resellers tried to apply a single solution to every need. But one size does not fit all engineering requirements for every company. So I decided to form Mintronics and be