54 January / February 2025 - Issue 352 recently introduced a specialist design tool within its Impact CAD software for those working in the packaging segment. The all-new ‘Impact Dynamic Constraints Edition’ is billed as an industry-first, with Arden saying it is the first-ever packaging design CAD software that offers geometric constraint tools, which captures the designer’s intent as they draw, and also enables quick and easy resizing This feature was initially introduced to certain Arden customers last year to great success, with users praising its ability to enhance design flexibility, speed up workflow, and elevate creative possibilities. As such, Arden has now rolled it out to the wider market, opening up new possibilities for packaging designers and die-makers. Stand-out capabilities include next-generation parametric design, ensuring design intent is preserved even during edits and resizing, as well as what Arden describes as “effortless” resizing and adaptation, and comprehensive constraint types. Impact Dynamic Constraints Edition also offers automatic constraint creation with updated draw and edit tools, on top of customisable standards for users and a dynamic constraints toolbox that provides real-time feedback on model status, available constraints, and errors to ensure design integrity. “The introduction of geometric constraint tools within Impact has been a game changer for the packaging design industry,” Arden business development director Matt Hewitt explains, adding: “Our early adopters have already Uncoated, Scodix Sculpture, Scodix Matte, Scodix Security, Scodix Reflective, and by incorporating Scodix Art, embellishing on transparent media with Scodix Transparent is now available on the Scodix Ultra 2500 SHD and the Scodix Ultra 6500 SHD presses. The main difference between the new presses is within their formats. First, the Scodix Ultra 2500, Powered by SHD, is available in a B2 size while the Ultra 6000 is in a B1. Both presses can be managed by a single operator, which Scodix says eases the use for print providers. Speaking about the presses, Eli Grinberg, chief executive and co-founder of Scodix, comments: “With over 400 successful installs across the globe, we stand as the most proven enhancement technology in the market. However, we refuse to settle in that position, we are committed to elevating digital enhancement and driving the success of our customers even further. “With these new products and technologies, we’re not just leading the pack – we're setting the pace for the future of embellishment.” Make an Impact Away from hardware, Arden Software www.printmonthly.co.uk With the flexibility to add layering, braille, and crystal, effects become more economical ▲ The Scodix Ultra 2500 SHD (pictured) and Scodix Ultra 6500 SHD launched at drupa 2024 PACKAGING SOLUTIONS Arden Software has introduced a specialist design tool within its Impact CAD software for those in packaging ▼ Scodix has more than 400 successful installs of its embellishment technology around the world Factoid
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