Folding Carton - Innovative Packaging Software - Esko

Optimize your folding carton production with smart automation software

Streamline operations and boost productivity by incorporating automation tools into your folding carton production process. Increase throughput, cut expenses, and improve market competitiveness.

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Structural Design

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Automate Workflows

3,500 converters automate their workflow with Esko Automation Engine

Planning and Imposition

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Key Challenges for Folding Carton Converters

Folding carton converters face several challenges in meeting the demands of today's market, including managing an increased prepress workload, dealing with lead time pressure, and meeting sustainability goals amidst complex supply chains and changing regulations.

Increased Prepress Workload

As the demand for high-quality, customized folding cartons continues to grow, converters’ prepress workload is increasing. Converters must not only manage a higher volume of work, but ensure all materials are available and designs meet the necessary specifications for printing.

Increased Prepress Workload

Lead Time Pressure

Lead Time Pressure

Lead time has been considerably shortened, leading to tight deadlines and compromised quality. Unexpected delays disrupt production schedules and increase risk of errors or defects in finished products.

Sustainability

Reducing waste and emissions from plates and substrates is of utmost importance. The challenge is exacerbated by supply chains with multiple suppliers and means of transportation. Additionally, converters must stay on top of new sustainability requirements and laws.

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Conquer Your Challenges with Automated Solutions

Do you have a need for speed? If you’re in the folding carton industry, you definitely do. The right tools will help you produce high quality packaging fast and get to market sooner.

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Workflow Automation

Increase speed, accuracy, and efficiency with the right software to improve your operations and enhance your competitive edge in the market.
Automate repetitive tasks to save time and reduce the risk of errors.
Streamline your packaging processes to reduce the need for manual tasks.
Minimize costs by eliminating waste.

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Structural Design

Effective packaging structural design protects your product during shipping and handling.
Ensure it stands out on store shelves and enhance the overall user experience.
Create packaging that not only looks great but also provides practical benefits.
Design packaging in 2D and 3D, resize designs to fit a product, create internal fitments, and present it all in 3D.

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Artwork Editing

Create, edit, and manage graphics, images, and text faster than ever with artwork editing tools.
Ensure packaging content is correct, visually appealing, and meets all regulatory and legal requirements.
Assure packaging artwork is accurate and up to date.
Enable designers to adhere to any industry standards and regulations.

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Approvals

Streamline your review and approval cycles for packaging artwork.
Ensure artwork meets all necessary standards and guidelines and accurately represents the product.
Speed up, simplify, and organize approvals with digital solutions.
Effective packaging artwork approvals require clear communication and collaboration among all stakeholders. By streamlining approvals you’ll reduce the risk of errors or delays and ensure products are launched successfully.

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Planning & Imposition

Improve packaging planning and imposition to produce high-quality packaging with minimal waste and efficient production.
Consider product size, quantity, and transportation requirements to determine the most suitable packaging material layout and design.
Automate the arrangement of multiple copies of the design on a sheet or roll while taking material type, size, and available space into account.
Achieve cost reduction, material waste reduction, and enhanced product quality.

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Color Management

Ensure the colors used in packaging design are accurately reproduced throughout the entire production process.
Avoid color reprints, reducing color inconsistencies, saving time, and minimizing costs.
Monitor and maintain color consistency throughout the production process, establishing a strong brand identity.
Produce high quality packaging products that consistently meet your customers’ expectations.

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Digital Printing

Digital printing revolutionizes packaging industry with cost-effective and flexible alternative to traditional methods.
Create customized packaging quickly without costly setup and plate-making processes.
Produce short-run packaging orders to adapt to changing customer preferences.
Reduce environmental impact through less waste and fewer materials.

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  • Design and Artwork

    Cape Pack
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    Optimize your primary product size for shipping and improve material and cube utilization.

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    Phoenix
    Phoenix

    Nest CAD designs with one click, determine optimal press and sheet size, and report costs.

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    ArtPro+
    ArtPro+

    Reduce unintentional errors by working directly on PDF files with comprehensive editing features.

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    ArtiosCAD
    ArtiosCAD

    Boost productivity of your structural design, product development, and virtual prototyping.

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    DeskPack
    DeskPack

    DeskPack is a collection of packaging prepress plugins for Adobe® Illustrator® and Adobe® Photoshop®.

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    Studio
    Studio

    Produce better artwork with Studio, a fast and easy way to turn your ideas into beautiful 3D images.

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  • Automation and Collaboration

    WebCenter
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    Simplify and accelerate processes with a packaging design management solution for all your needs.

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    Automation Engine
    Automation Engine

    Automate, standardize, and improve your prepress workflow with accelerated benefits.

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  • Color and Output

    Imaging Engine
    Imaging Engine

    Create files in open image formats such as TIFF with a high-quality, high-performance RIP solution.

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    Color Engine
    Color Engine

    Manage color processes across the packaging and print supply chain with a central color database.

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Why Choose Esko?

Esko is committed to helping you succeed. When you work with Esko, you don’t have to take on challenges by yourself.

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