Esko updates ArtiosCAD design software

ArtiosCAD 14.1.1 features the new Canvas File master design template, which allows a designer to create all the pieces of a multi-component design 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. Moreover, if a separate part file is edited, ArtiosCAD notes the change and allows it to be updated on the master Canvas File.

ArtiosCAD allows the creation of unique parts for inventory and costing purposes, and running a bill of materials. For designers, this also means only those elements that require artwork can be sent to the graphic design department. 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 even possible to add non-design elements such as a pallet for transport or assembly hardware to the workflow, which are then referred to as non-production parts.

ArtiosCAD 14.1.1 ‘significantly improves the workflow for anyone designing and producing multi-component displays and packaging,’ according to Esko, with enhancements introduced to eliminate the pain points customers were facing related to designing and producing multipart designs.

‘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 for structural design. ‘This release allows them to work the way they want to work on a single design canvas, while identifying separate parts.

‘These enhancements make multi-part designing easier than ever before.’

The upgrade is free of charge for ArtiosCAD customers worldwide with maintenance contracts.

ArtiosCAD celebrated its 15th birthday in 2013, and David Pittman spoke to Richard Deroo about the past, the present and the future of the software.