We are pleased to announce that Aufiero Informatica is now an official Sibe distributor in Latin America. Sibe is a cloud-based engineering collaboration platform built specifically for SolidWorks teams, solving one of the most frequent problems in engineering firms: managing CAD files reliably when the team is not in the same location, without depending on expensive, complex-to-maintain server infrastructure.
For IT managers in engineering companies who know firsthand the real cost of maintaining an on-premise PDM, this partnership has concrete meaning: access to Sibe with local support in Spanish and Portuguese, implementation guidance from Latin America, and a regional partner who understands the context of engineering companies in the region.
The Problem Sibe Solves: CAD Files Without Version Control or Collaboration
Most SolidWorks teams in mid-sized engineering firms manage their CAD files in one of two ways: a shared network drive or an on-premise PDM. Both solutions have costs that rarely appear in the initial evaluation. The shared network drive has no version control: when two people modify the same file, one overwrites the other work with no way to recover it. The on-premise PDM has version control, but requires local servers, additional licenses, data migrations, and an IT team to maintain it.
The consequences of operating without proper version control are predictable: parts manufactured from an outdated revision, hours of work lost to accidental overwrites, inability to share designs with external clients or suppliers without manually generating STEP files, and a total dependency on all engineers being connected to the same network to work. For a geographically distributed team, or a company working with external collaborators, that model does not scale.
What Is Sibe and How It Works
Sibe is a CAD document management and engineering collaboration platform built specifically for SolidWorks. It installs as a native add-in inside SolidWorks, meaning engineers work in their usual tool without switching environments. Version control, file check-in and check-out, and revision history happen directly from the Sibe panel inside SolidWorks, even without an internet connection.
Initial setup takes less than twenty minutes and requires no existing data migration to get started. No servers to install, no VPN to configure, no data migrations to coordinate. The team installs the add-in, creates the cloud vault, and starts working with version control from day one.
From the Sibe web vault, anyone with access, including managers, clients, or suppliers who do not use SolidWorks, can view design status in 3D directly in the browser, leave comments anchored on specific parts of the model, and review version and revision history. No STEP files need to be generated, no screenshots taken, to share the status of a design with someone outside the CAD team.
Key Features for IT Managers
Version control with check-in and check-out: engineers lock the files they are modifying directly from the SolidWorks add-in, preventing overwrites. Each version is recorded with the username, date, and change notes. The complete version history is available and any previous version can be restored with one click.
Approval workflows and revisions: Sibe allows configuring approval workflows where revisions pass through defined states, such as in progress, pending approval, and released, with a record of who approved what and when. Upon approving a revision, Sibe can automatically generate manufacturing exports in the configured formats.
Browser collaboration without SolidWorks installed: 3D models are viewable directly in the browser by any user with access, with the ability to add comments and annotations. Roles and permissions are configurable per user, with view-only options for external collaborators that protect intellectual property without restricting necessary visibility.
Enterprise security: Sibe is audited under SOC 2 Type II, uses AES-256 encryption, performs daily backups, and is hosted on Google Cloud with data residency options in Europe and the United States. For the Enterprise plan, it includes ITAR compliance, SSO/SAML authentication, and custom data integrations.
Plans and Pricing
Sibe has three plans. Business costs USD 42 per editor per month (USD 500 per editor per year) and includes the SolidWorks add-in with version control, check-in/check-out, local cache, and version history. Business Plus costs USD 50 per editor per month (USD 600 per editor per year) and includes everything above plus contributor (USD 15/month) and viewer (USD 5/month) roles, designed for team members and external collaborators who do not need full editor access.
The Enterprise plan is priced on request and includes all Business Plus features plus ITAR compliance, SSO/SAML authentication, data residency options, advanced encryption, custom data integrations, and audit trail and activity logs. Sibe offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
Why Work With Aufiero Informatica as Local Distributor
Working directly with Sibe from Latin America means managing the relationship with a US-based team, in English, in different time zones, without a regional contact who understands the specific context of engineering companies in the region. Aufiero Informatica bridges that gap as the official Sibe distributor in Latin America.
Aufiero support for Sibe operates in Spanish and Portuguese, during Latin American business hours, with a team that understands the context of engineering companies in the region: workflows, suppliers, regulatory requirements, and the most common integrations with other tools in the design and engineering ecosystem.
Aufiero accompanies the Sibe evaluation for each company specific profile, add-in implementation and initial vault configuration, training for the engineering and IT teams, and ongoing support throughout the subscription lifecycle. For companies migrating from an on-premise PDM or a shared network drive, Aufiero can advise on the transition strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sibe
Does Sibe replace SolidWorks PDM?
Sibe covers the core PDM functions: version control, check-in/check-out, approval workflows, and revision history. The difference is that it requires no on-premise servers, no data migration to get started, and is designed for collaboration with people who do not have SolidWorks installed. For teams currently using a shared network drive, Sibe is a direct step up to structured version control and collaboration.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Yes. The SolidWorks add-in allows offline work through local cache. Changes sync with the cloud vault when the team reconnects. Version control and file check-out work without a connection.
How long does implementation take?
Sibe initial setup takes less than twenty minutes. It requires no existing data migration to get started: the team can install the add-in, create the vault, and start working with version control from day one, incorporating existing files gradually.
What security does Sibe have?
Sibe is audited under SOC 2 Type II, uses AES-256 encryption, performs daily backups with disaster recovery protocols, and is hosted on Google Cloud. The Enterprise plan includes ITAR compliance, SSO/SAML, data residency options, and advanced encryption.
How can I evaluate Sibe for my company?
By contacting Aufiero Informatica, official Sibe distributor in Latin America. Aufiero can accompany you through the evaluation for your company specific profile, organize a demo, and advise on the most appropriate configuration for your team.
