Arden Software to unveil first AI-powered features

Arden Software has confirmed it will unveil the first AI-powered features within its flagship packaging design software, Impact, at the upcoming Hybrid Fusion Packaging Summit 2025.

Hybrid Fusion, a conference for the packaging and label sectors, will take place in Amsterdam this April. It will bring together industry leaders and innovators to explore cutting-edge advancements in print, packaging and label technology.

Arden will play a prominent role showcasing its cutting-edge CAD/CAM software and delivering a key speaking session on the latest advancements in packaging design technology.

At the heart of Arden Software’s showcase will be a first-look at its AI-powered features being developed within Impact, designed to transform packaging and tooling design workflow. These enhancements, which are expected to be released to the public later this year, are set to provide designers and die-makers with intelligent tools that offer significant time savings.

Arden Software will also share the first dynamics constraints tools within Impact, which is already transforming the packaging industry.

Impact ‘Dynamic Constraints Edition’, first introduced in 2023, has seen Impact become the first packaging design CAD software to offer geometric constraint tools. These tools capture the designer’s intent as they draw and also enable quick and easy resizing.

Matt Hewitt, business development director at Arden Software, said: ‘We are incredibly excited to preview the next evolution of Impact at Hybrid Fusion 2025. The AI-powered features we’re unveiling will give designers and die-makers powerful, intelligent tools to optimize their workflow, and increase productivity in ways we’ve never seen before.

‘With our Dynamic Constraints Edition already transforming packaging design, this is just the beginning of what we believe will be a game-changing era for the industry. As a main sponsor of Hybrid Fusion, we’re proud to be part of such a significant event, where attendees can discover the latest advancements and innovations from across the sector. It’s an exciting opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders, explore new technologies, and shape the future of packaging design, alongside our valued partner, Hybrid Software.’

Guido Van der Schueren, chairman of Hybrid Software, added: ‘In today’s fast-evolving landscape, businesses must continuously assess their workflows, embrace digital transformation, and leverage innovative tools to remain competitive. We are excited to offer the Fusion platform for our customers, resellers, and partners to engage, share insights, and explore ways to streamline their operations across the packaging value chain.’