Esko is rolling out an updated version of ArtiosCad that showcases Canvas Design with new features to improve the workflow for those designing/producing multi-component displays and packaging.
"With this latest upgrade to ArtiosCad, Esko has introduced significant improvements for designers of POP and displays, and multi-part packaging – improving the workflow and allowing them to work more efficiently,” said Richard Deroo, Esko product manager, structural design.
The new Canvas File in ArtiosCad is a master design template. A designer can create all the pieces on a single canvas and see how they interact. From that one canvas, they can now redirect those components that need graphics, separate the components based upon how they are manufactured and identify each part for reports, database searching or for integrating with a business system. ArtiosCad maintains a unique board assignment for each part. Parts made on mixed substrates can be designed and viewed together. Unique database information is stored for each part, making them easy to identify. When parts are output, they can be done so, separately. If a separate part file is edited, ArtiosCad notes the change and allows it to be updated on the master Canvas File.
ArtiosCad can tie into an MIS, allowing the business system to create unique parts for inventory and costing. For manufacturing, companies are now able to separate the canvas into different parts and deliver only those pieces that require a specific manufacturing technique – for example, to a die maker or to a Kongsberg table. It’s also possible to add non-design elements such as a pallet for transport.