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Overview of PACKZ 11 PACKZ 11 is the latest dot release of PACKZ, a comprehensive prepress software developed by HYBRID Software for label and packaging printing. It builds on PACKZ 10 (released in June 2025) by introducing interactive tools and automation enhancements to streamline workflows for digital, flexo, and offset printing. This version emphasizes efficient handling of complex shapes, cost-effective layouts, and seamless integration with workstation automation via Pactions. Key New Features Packzimizer for Free Nesting: A new optional tool optimized for cartons, signs, and displays. It efficiently nests complex shapes into compact, practical layouts to maximize substrate utilization and reduce waste. This is particularly useful for optimizing material costs in packaging production. Enhanced Prepress Automation: Includes powerful interactive tools...

Geomagic Freeform Plus 2025.1 is a multi-representation, multi-purpose digital modeling and CAD system for producing manufacturable, highly-detailed objects that are intricate or organically shaped, such as toys, figurines, medical implants, fine art or other sculptural objects. This software offers a fast and cost-effective way for designers and modelers to create original models or modify and stylize scan data, and then output to additive manufacturing systems for prototyping or rapid manufacturing, prepare molds for milling, or send to downstream CAD or CAM systems. Two unique aspects of Freeform are integration with haptic 3D input devices and a robust voxel-based data model. The combination of these provides a unique capability to emulate the physical process of sculpting clay. The haptic 3D input...

  Overview of ProNest 2025 ProNest 2025 is the latest iteration of Hypertherm Associates’ CAD/CAM nesting software, specifically version 16.0, released in May 2024. It’s designed for advanced mechanized cutting operations, including plasma, laser, waterjet, and oxyfuel processes, to boost automation, efficiency, and profitability in manufacturing environments. The software goes beyond basic nesting by offering tools for job management, inventory tracking, and integration with enterprise systems. Key Features and Updates in Version 16.0 This update focuses on reducing manual tasks and enhancing workflow integration. Here’s a summary of notable new features: Tekla PowerFab Integration: Direct API connection for bi-directional communication, enabling real-time data exchange between ProNest and Tekla PowerFab (a structural steel management tool). This provides accurate, up-to-date information for...

SignCut Pro 2 is a professional cutting and graphic output software widely used in advertising production, garment printing, automotive window film applications, and craft cutting. Compatible with various plotter machines and engraving systems, it offers advanced features including path optimization, layered cutting, mirror image processing, seamless stitching, and scaling capabilities to efficiently handle complex cutting tasks. With its intuitive interface and multilingual support, both beginners and professionals can quickly master the software for high-precision design and output, significantly improving work efficiency and product quality.

VRED Design is Autodesk’s visualization and rendering tool focused especially on automotive & product design. It allows designers, engineers and visualization artists to import CAD data, apply materials/lighting/environments, render photorealistic images, and conduct virtual prototyping and design reviews. It also supports immersive and XR (VR/AR) experiences. New & Improved Features in VRED Design 2025 These are key enhancements in the 2025 version: Visualization ImprovementsBetter handling of colors, materials, textures, and volumetric effects for more realistic renders. AI-based RenderingIntegration of NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) to improve visual quality, reduce noise, and increase performance. Data InteroperabilityNew import/export format support: including IFC, 3MF, USD. This helps smoother workflows between VRED and other tools/software. User Experience UpgradesBetter onboarding, preference search, ability to...

SOLIDWORKS 2025 is the latest release of Dassault Systèmes’ widely used 3D CAD and product development software. It brings a range of new features and performance improvements designed to make modeling, collaboration, and documentation faster and more efficient. Key Enhancements User Experience & Productivity Faster selection tools in features such as chamfers. Ability to copy assembly components along with their mates, including advanced and mechanical mates. Improved handling of broken or dangling dimensions and sketch relations with easier repair tools. Part and Feature Modeling Variable-size fillets with continuous blending for smoother surfaces. Enhanced reference geometry tools, including easier patterning of planes and axes. Customizable bend notches in sheet metal flat patterns for greater design flexibility. Assemblies and Drawings Multi-approval stamps...

The Fastest and Most Accurate CAM Software on the Market CAM-TOOL is a five-axis-control-machining-center compatible, high-end CAD/CAM system with a hybrid CAM engine (Polygon and Surface Calculation). This Hybrid capability enables direct machining to be applied to materials with a high degree of hardness. In addition, CAM TOOL provides a superior surface finish, longer tool life, reduced machining time and finishing time. Assistive functions for productivity and safety Unparalleled tool path reliability saves labor and allows for safe unattended machining Tooling DataBase Tooling DB manages Tool, Holder and its cutting conditions. It can define Tool shank shapes flexibly, such as multi-tapered or radius shank, enabling more accurate interference-check. Template / CAM EZ Launcher Template, the function to register machining-pattern, and...

CATIA V5-6R2025 (V5R35) is an advanced version of the CATIA V5 software suite, offering a robust set of tools for 3D modeling, simulation, product lifecycle management (PLM), and collaborative design. This release, part of the V5-6R series, emphasizes enhanced automation, improved drafting, advanced simulation, and integration with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform for seamless collaboration and digital twin capabilities. Below are the key features and functionalities of CATIA V5-6R2025 (V5R35): 1. Advanced 3D Modeling and Design CATIA V5-6R2025 provides powerful tools for creating complex 3D models with precision: Part Design: Intuitive specification-driven modeling for solid, hybrid, and sheet metal parts, enabling designers to create intricate components with high accuracy. Surface Design: Enhanced tools for creating and modifying freeform and mechanical surfaces, ideal...

WORKNC DENTAL WORKNC dental offers three main versions of WORKNC DENTAL. These versions are highly customizable depending on the capabilities of the machine tool and type of work to be done in the labs or milling centers. These versions allow you to use optimized milling template packages for each individual type of prosthetic, material and machine tool. Features at a glance: Three versions for 3+1 axis, 3+2 axis and full 5-axis machining Open system Easy to use Machine and tool holder collision checking Customized templates for individual mills WORKNC DENTAL’s Implant Module is the most automated and versatile application for milling every kind of implant based prosthetics. This module provides access to a standard or your own customized library of...

PACKZ 10.5 elevates prepress production to a higher level through a unique combination of automated operations and specialized prepress tools. With its editing and quality assurance features, the professional PDF editor makes designs suitable for any printing process. PACKZ enriches designs through undercoating and post-press separation, handles ink groups and object-based screening, applies trapping, and generates dynamic marks and panels. The application also uses VDP wizards to create unique seasonal packaging and personalized labels, generate warping and 3D visualizations, and even optimize substrate utilization through multiple steps and repeat solutions. Running on OS-X and Windows, PACKZ’s adaptive multi-monitor work environment ensures the highest performance and usability. Leverage new technology PACKZ transforms the daily work of prepress teams. By minimizing the...

EUKLID CAD/CAM is a highly efficient 3D CAD/CAM system for tool, mold and model making which, in the long run, guarantees you important cost, time and quality advantages. EUKLID CAD/CAM offers unrivaled user support, with a wide variety of functions for creating easy to manufacture surface models. Additional industry-specific functions (forge, cast, impeller and tire) allow fast and efficient knowledge transfer. All CAD-functions offered by EUKLID CAD/CAM are practical, highly efficient and easy to learn and understand. Two major benefits of using EUKLID are the high degree of flexibility offered and the ease with which later modifications can be made. Of course, functions for volume calculation, shrinking of models and pattern partition are included in basic EUKLID. Processing most demanding surface models with highly complex blendings and draft surfaces is a specialty of EUKLID CAD/CAM. CAM Machining The ease of 5-axis gear milling A gear wheel, with...

Camtek PEPS 2025 is the company’s latest CAD/CAM system, primarily targeting machining fields such as wire cutting, milling, and laser cutting. Below are its main features and innovations: Core Features ‌6-axis synchronized laser/water cutting‌: Supports multi-axis  operations, enabling precise control of complex machining paths. ‌ ‌3D Simulation and Control: Utilizes 3D simulation technology to verify the feasibility of processing paths before execution, reducing the risk of errors. ‌Wire Cutting Technology Optimization: Introduces “Reloading Technology,” enabling automatic transfer of processing plans to different wire cutting machines. Extended Applications ‌OPTICAM Plugin: Compatible with mainstream CAD software such as SolidWorks, hyperMILL, and GibbsCAM, providing integrated programming solutions. ‌ MILL-Expert Module ‌: Supports automatic feature recognition, simplifying milling and drilling programming processes. The system...

CAM-TOOL is a five-axis-control-machining-center compatible, high-end CAD/CAM system with a hybrid CAM engine (Polygon and Surface Calculation). This Hybrid capability enables direct machining to be applied to materials with a high degree of hardness. In addition, CAM TOOL provides a superior surface finish, longer tool life, reduced machining time and finishing time. CAM-TOOL provides Mold & Die manufactures a wide range of modeling capabilities not found in “high end” programming systems. Once your data has been prepared, the calculation of the NC toolpath is completed by simply defining your machining strategy and cutting tools. CAM-TOOL does the rest by always making sure the tool only goes where necessary to remove material using our powerful optimization capabilities. CAM-TOOL’s ability to create the toolpath...