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Introducing the Sibe Core and Scale plans
Product update
Introducing Sibe Core and Scale Plans

Sibe has always been built around a simple idea: engineering teams should have an easy way to manage CAD data and collaborate around it without introducing unnecessary complexity into their day-to-day work.

With our new Core plan, we are taking that idea further.

This release is not only about making Sibe more accessible. We are also bringing more of Sibe’s collaborative capabilities into Core, so that engineering teams can manage files, review work, share information and involve non-CAD teammates without immediately moving to a more advanced plan.

At the same time, Sibe is growing together with our customers. As teams adopt Sibe and expand the role it plays in their engineering processes, they need more than version control and collaboration. They need BOM management, structured part numbering, exports, API access, backups, and better ways to connect engineering data with the rest of their organization.

That is what Scale plan is for.

From October 1, 2026, Sibe offers two primary plans for most engineering teams: Core and Scale.

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Product update
October 2, 2026
Introducing Sibe Core and Scale Plans
GVSU Laker Racing, off OneDrive. Sibe sponsorship
Article
GVSU Laker Racing: Moving a Formula SAE Car Off OneDrive
Article
September 30, 2026
GVSU Laker Racing: Moving a Formula SAE Car Off OneDrive
GrabCAD Workbench shutdown and what SolidWorks teams use now
Article
GrabCAD Workbench Is Discontinued: What Happened and What Teams Use Now
Article
September 27, 2026
GrabCAD Workbench Is Discontinued: What Happened and What Teams Use Now
Embed SolidWorks designs anywhere with Sibe
Sibe How-to
Embed 3D Models From SolidWorks on Any Web Page, Live and Interactive
Sibe How-to
September 22, 2026
Embed 3D Models From SolidWorks on Any Web Page, Live and Interactive
IZTECH Racing: five subteams, one car. Sibe sponsorship
Article
IZTECH Racing: Five Subteams, One Car, Two Podiums
Article
September 27, 2026
IZTECH Racing: Five Subteams, One Car, Two Podiums
Sibe and Aufiero Informática logos with the headline: local pricing and support
Product update
Sibe in Latin America: Local Pricing and Support via Aufiero
Product update
September 11, 2026
Sibe in Latin America: Local Pricing and Support via Aufiero
Free engineering change order template for SolidWorks in Word
Article
Free Engineering Change Order Template for SolidWorks
Article
August 13, 2026
Free Engineering Change Order Template for SolidWorks
SolidWorks sheet metal tools, bends and flat patterns
Article
SolidWorks Sheet Metal: Tools, Workflow, and Setup Basics
Article
September 22, 2026
SolidWorks Sheet Metal: Tools, Workflow, and Setup Basics
SolidWorks hotkeys worth learning first
Article
SolidWorks Hotkeys: The Shortcuts Worth Learning First
Article
April 30, 2026
SolidWorks Hotkeys: The Shortcuts Worth Learning First
Engineering change order risks and how to avoid them
Article
Engineering Change Order Risks and How to Avoid Them
Article
August 6, 2026
Engineering Change Order Risks and How to Avoid Them
SolidWorks file types: SLDPRT, SLDASM and SLDDRW explained
Article
SolidWorks File Types Explained: SLDPRT, SLDASM, SLDDRW
Article
February 16, 2026
SolidWorks File Types Explained: SLDPRT, SLDASM, SLDDRW
Estimating yearly cloud PDM costs
Article
Cloud PDM Cost Guide: What a Server-Based PDM Setup Costs Per Year
Article
September 28, 2026
Cloud PDM Cost Guide: What a Server-Based PDM Setup Costs Per Year
Opening and using document properties in SolidWorks
Article
How to Open and Use Document Properties in SolidWorks
Article
May 5, 2026
How to Open and Use Document Properties in SolidWorks
SolidWorks PDM server requirements checklist
Article
SolidWorks PDM Server Requirements: The Full Checklist
Article
June 23, 2026
SolidWorks PDM Server Requirements: The Full Checklist
Popular SolidWorks add-ins for engineering teams
Article
The Most Popular SolidWorks Add-Ins for Engineering Teams
Article
June 1, 2026
The Most Popular SolidWorks Add-Ins for Engineering Teams
Copying SolidWorks assemblies safely with PDM Copy Tree
Article
SOLIDWORKS PDM Copy Tree: How to Copy Assemblies Safely
Article
January 7, 2026
SOLIDWORKS PDM Copy Tree: How to Copy Assemblies Safely
What SolidWorks can run in a browser today
Article
Is SolidWorks Browser-Based? What Runs in a Browser Today
Article
April 16, 2026
Is SolidWorks Browser-Based? What Runs in a Browser Today
SolidWorks Workgroup PDM end of life and what it means
Article
SOLIDWORKS Workgroup PDM: End of Life and What It Means
Article
January 15, 2026
SOLIDWORKS Workgroup PDM: End of Life and What It Means
Sibe compared with Wikifactory for SolidWorks teams
Article
Sibe vs Wikifactory for SolidWorks Teams: A Comparison
Article
May 20, 2026
Sibe vs Wikifactory for SolidWorks Teams: A Comparison
Preparing a SolidWorks PDM vault migration
Article
SolidWorks PDM Migration: How to Prepare Your Vault Move
Article
February 2, 2026
SolidWorks PDM Migration: How to Prepare Your Vault Move
Bundling SolidWorks project files with Pack and Go
Article
SOLIDWORKS Pack and Go: How to Bundle Project Files Fast
Article
July 7, 2026
SOLIDWORKS Pack and Go: How to Bundle Project Files Fast
Onshape PDM compared with Sibe for SolidWorks teams
Article
Onshape PDM vs Sibe: Which Fits Your SolidWorks Team?
Article
May 26, 2026
Onshape PDM vs Sibe: Which Fits Your SolidWorks Team?
Creating a card list from SQL in SolidWorks PDM
Article
How to Create a Card List from SQL in SOLIDWORKS PDM
Article
August 31, 2026
How to Create a Card List from SQL in SOLIDWORKS PDM
SolidWorks PDM Standard compared with Professional
Article
SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard vs Professional: Key Differences
Article
May 1, 2026
SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard vs Professional: Key Differences
Using QR codes on SolidWorks drawings
Article
QR Codes for SolidWorks Files: What Works and What Doesn't
Article
May 14, 2026
QR Codes for SolidWorks Files: What Works and What Doesn't
What SolidWorks maintenance costs each year
Article
SolidWorks Maintenance Cost: What You Pay For Each Year
Article
May 12, 2026
SolidWorks Maintenance Cost: What You Pay For Each Year
Running SolidWorks from home over VPN and remote access
Article
Using SolidWorks from Home: VPN and Remote Access Options
Article
May 29, 2026
Using SolidWorks from Home: VPN and Remote Access Options
PDM workflows from check-in to released files
Article
PDM Workflows Explained: From Check-In to Released Files
Article
August 11, 2026
PDM Workflows Explained: From Check-In to Released Files
Choosing a PDM system for SolidWorks
Article
PDM Systems for SolidWorks: How to Choose (Buyer's Guide)
Article
May 6, 2026
PDM Systems for SolidWorks: How to Choose (Buyer's Guide)
Choosing between SolidWorks PDM Standard and Professional
Article
SolidWorks PDM Standard vs Professional: How to Choose
Article
May 15, 2026
SolidWorks PDM Standard vs Professional: How to Choose
Free BOM templates in Excel for SolidWorks teams
Article
Free BOM Templates for SolidWorks Teams (Excel Download)
Article
October 18, 2026
Free BOM Templates for SolidWorks Teams (Excel Download)
Ten bill of materials software tools compared
Article
Top 10 Bill of Materials (BOM) Software Tools Compared
Article
September 1, 2026
Top 10 Bill of Materials (BOM) Software Tools Compared
Connecting SolidWorks to cloud PDM in under 20 minutes
Sibe How-to
Connect SolidWorks to the Cloud in Under 20 Minutes
Sibe How-to
June 30, 2026
Connect SolidWorks to the Cloud in Under 20 Minutes
Installing and configuring the SolidWorks PDM client
Article
How to Install and Configure the SolidWorks PDM Client
Article
January 30, 2026
How to Install and Configure the SolidWorks PDM Client
A practical guide to collaborative product data management
Article
Collaborative Product Data Management: A Practical Guide
Article
June 11, 2026
Collaborative Product Data Management: A Practical Guide
Choosing engineering change order software
Article
Engineering Change Order Software: How to Choose One
Article
June 8, 2026
Engineering Change Order Software: How to Choose One
Changing units in SolidWorks step by step
Article
How to Change Units in SolidWorks (Step-by-Step Guide)
Article
April 21, 2026
How to Change Units in SolidWorks (Step-by-Step Guide)
Linking a revision number to a SolidWorks property
Article
How to Link a Revision Number to a SolidWorks Property
Article
June 15, 2026
How to Link a Revision Number to a SolidWorks Property
Converting a future version of a SolidWorks file
Article
How to Convert a Future Version of a SolidWorks File
Article
April 14, 2026
How to Convert a Future Version of a SolidWorks File
Building an exploded view in SolidWorks
Article
Exploded Views in SolidWorks: How to Build One That Works
Article
April 23, 2026
Exploded Views in SolidWorks: How to Build One That Works
Cloud PDM compared with traditional PDM
Article
Cloud PDM vs Traditional PDM: What Engineers Compare
Article
July 1, 2026
Cloud PDM vs Traditional PDM: What Engineers Compare
Focusing a SolidWorks drawing view with crop view
Article
Crop View in SolidWorks: How to Focus a Drawing View
Article
April 9, 2026
Crop View in SolidWorks: How to Focus a Drawing View
Creating a broken-out section in SolidWorks drawings
Article
Broken-Out Section in SolidWorks: Step-by-Step Guide
Article
March 19, 2026
Broken-Out Section in SolidWorks: Step-by-Step Guide
Using the Boundary Boss/Base feature in SolidWorks
Article
SolidWorks Boundary Boss/Base: How and When to Use It
Article
March 5, 2026
SolidWorks Boundary Boss/Base: How and When to Use It
Sharing SolidWorks annotations and markups
Article
SolidWorks Annotations: How to Share Markups With Anyone
Article
June 2, 2026
SolidWorks Annotations: How to Share Markups With Anyone
Five ways to access a SolidWorks PDM vault online
Article
How to Access a SolidWorks PDM Vault Online: 5 Methods
Article
February 27, 2026
How to Access a SolidWorks PDM Vault Online: 5 Methods
Introducing the Sibe Core and Scale plans
Product update
Introducing Sibe Core and Scale Plans
Product update
October 2, 2026
Introducing Sibe Core and Scale Plans
Your SolidWorks assembly builds its own BOM - Sibe Vault tab in SolidWorks alongside the indented Bill of Materials in the browser
Product update
Bill of Materials: your SolidWorks assembly now builds its own parts list
Product update
August 10, 2026
Bill of Materials: your SolidWorks assembly now builds its own parts list
Copy a SolidWorks assembly with its drawings included
Product update
Copy SolidWorks Assemblies With Drawings: Sibe July 2026 Update
Product update
July 29, 2026
Copy SolidWorks Assemblies With Drawings: Sibe July 2026 Update
Security, US Data Residency, and ITAR Readiness
Article
How Sibe Protects Your CAD Data: Security, US Data Residency, and ITAR Readiness
Article
July 22, 2026
How Sibe Protects Your CAD Data: Security, US Data Residency, and ITAR Readiness
Adopting a CAD Collaboration platform
Sibe How-to
Adopting a CAD Collaboration Platform: A Practical Plan
Sibe How-to
July 13, 2026
Adopting a CAD Collaboration Platform: A Practical Plan
5 Major updates in Sibe this week.
Product update
New seat types, metadata search, and 2D drawing collaboration in Sibe
Product update
August 31, 2026
New seat types, metadata search, and 2D drawing collaboration in Sibe
Lassonde Motorsports Formula SAE sponsorship - chassis design done
Article
Lassonde Motorsports: A Formula SAE Chassis, Finished
Article
February 19, 2026
Lassonde Motorsports: A Formula SAE Chassis, Finished
Why Sibe Is the Best CAD Document Management for SolidWorks Teams
Article
Why Sibe Is the Best CAD Document Management for SolidWorks Teams
Article
August 20, 2026
Why Sibe Is the Best CAD Document Management for SolidWorks Teams
VR design reviews: what SolidWorks teams said
Article
VR Design Reviews: What SolidWorks Teams Told Us
Article
January 29, 2026
VR Design Reviews: What SolidWorks Teams Told Us
The hidden costs of poor SolidWorks file management
Article
The Hidden Costs of Poor SolidWorks File Management
Article
February 12, 2026
The Hidden Costs of Poor SolidWorks File Management
CAD document management guide for SolidWorks teams
Article
CAD Document Management: A Modern Guide for SolidWorks
Article
July 14, 2026
CAD Document Management: A Modern Guide for SolidWorks
Choosing a 3D design feedback tool
Article
3D Design Feedback Tools: What to Look For
Article
January 27, 2026
3D Design Feedback Tools: What to Look For
How industrial equipment teams review SolidWorks designs
Article
How Industrial Equipment Teams Review SolidWorks Designs
Article
February 10, 2026
How Industrial Equipment Teams Review SolidWorks Designs
UNLV Formula Racing keeps one race car in sync across four subteams
Article
UNLV Formula Racing: How Four Student Subteams Keep One Race Car in Sync
Article
February 24, 2026
UNLV Formula Racing: How Four Student Subteams Keep One Race Car in Sync
3D file formats guide for SolidWorks teams
Article
3D File Formats: A Practical Guide for SolidWorks Teams
Article
January 20, 2026
3D File Formats: A Practical Guide for SolidWorks Teams
How to run a SolidWorks design review in Sibe
Sibe How-to
How to Run a SolidWorks Design Review in Sibe
Sibe How-to
March 17, 2026
How to Run a SolidWorks Design Review in Sibe
Model-Based Enterprise for a SolidWorks team
Article
Model-Based Enterprise: Worth It for a SolidWorks Team?
Article
February 5, 2026
Model-Based Enterprise: Worth It for a SolidWorks Team?
3D project reviews for SolidWorks teams
Article
3D Project Reviews: A Guide for SolidWorks Teams
Article
January 15, 2026
3D Project Reviews: A Guide for SolidWorks Teams
Managing a remote SolidWorks design team
Article
Managing a Remote SolidWorks Design Team
Article
January 22, 2026
Managing a Remote SolidWorks Design Team
How to view a SolidWorks file on a Mac
Sibe How-to
How to View a SolidWorks File on a Mac
Sibe How-to
March 31, 2026
How to View a SolidWorks File on a Mac
Sharing a SolidWorks model with people who have no CAD
Sibe How-to
Share a SolidWorks Model with People Who Have No CAD
Sibe How-to
March 26, 2026
Share a SolidWorks Model with People Who Have No CAD
Sharing a Rhino model with a SolidWorks team
Sibe How-to
Share a Rhino Model for Review with a SolidWorks Team
Sibe How-to
April 28, 2026
Share a Rhino Model for Review with a SolidWorks Team
Securely sharing a SolidWorks 3D model
Sibe How-to
How to Securely Share a SolidWorks 3D Model
Sibe How-to
March 12, 2026
How to Securely Share a SolidWorks 3D Model
Running SolidWorks projects with outside designers
Article
Running SolidWorks Projects with Outside Designers
Article
January 13, 2026
Running SolidWorks Projects with Outside Designers
Sharing a SolidWorks project with a client safely
Sibe How-to
How Jewelry Designers Share SolidWorks Models with Clients
Sibe How-to
July 2, 2026
How Jewelry Designers Share SolidWorks Models with Clients
3D collaboration for SolidWorks teams: one model, three jobs
Article
3D Collaboration for SolidWorks Teams: Closing the Gap
Article
February 17, 2026
3D Collaboration for SolidWorks Teams: Closing the Gap
CeiliX moved its SolidWorks files from OneDrive to Sibe
Case Study
CeiliX: from OneDrive to CAD document management
Case Study
September 1, 2026
CeiliX: from OneDrive to CAD document management
A shared network drive compared with Sibe
Comparison
Shared network drive vs Sibe
Comparison
March 31, 2026
Shared network drive vs Sibe
Sibe compared with Adept
Comparison
Sibe vs Adept
Comparison
March 19, 2026
Sibe vs Adept
Sibe compared with Duro
Comparison
Sibe vs Duro
Comparison
March 18, 2026
Sibe vs Duro
Sibe compared with Bild
Comparison
Sibe vs Bild
Comparison
March 16, 2026
Sibe vs Bild
A Kenesto alternative for SolidWorks teams
Comparison
Kenesto alternative for SolidWorks teams
Comparison
April 24, 2026
Kenesto alternative for SolidWorks teams
Sibe compared with Onshape PDM
Comparison
Sibe vs Onshape PDM
Comparison
March 30, 2026
Sibe vs Onshape PDM
Cremmjoy: from a SolidWorks shared drive to CAD document management
Case Study
Cremmjoy: from a SolidWorks shared drive to CAD document management
Case Study
June 22, 2026
Cremmjoy: from a SolidWorks shared drive to CAD document management
Sunfish: SolidWorks reviews without a server
Case Study
Sunfish: SolidWorks reviews without a server
Case Study
June 17, 2026
Sunfish: SolidWorks reviews without a server
Nordair Systems: cleanroom engineering across a distributed team
Case Study
Nordair Systems: cleanroom engineering across a distributed team
Case Study
April 17, 2026
Nordair Systems: cleanroom engineering across a distributed team
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