Simulate clear transparent films, white opaque plastics, or metallic foils.
[Import 3D Shape] -> [Create Virtual Sleeve] -> [Apply 2D Graphic Design] -> [Execute 3D Warping] -> [Export Production File] Step 1: Importing the Container Geometry
Transitioning from traditional prototyping to an Esko-driven digital workflow yields immediate return on investment for brands and trade shops alike: Simulate clear transparent films, white opaque plastics, or
Once the Studio Toolkit has solved the technical distortion for the multipack, the workflow moves to . If the Toolkit handles the "math" of packaging, Visualizer handles the "magic." Visualizer allows packaging professionals to elevate the approval process by placing the technically perfect shrink sleeve into a realistic context.
Shrink sleeves are one of the fastest-growing segments in product packaging. They offer 360-degree branding, vibrant graphics, and tamper-evident security. However, designing for shrink sleeves presents unique structural challenges. The primary obstacle is material distortion; artwork printed on a flat substrate warps unpredictably when heat-shrunk around contoured containers. Shrink sleeves are one of the fastest-growing segments
Different materials (PETG, PVC, OPS) feature unique shrink ratios and mechanical behaviors.
The Toolkit simulates the physical shrinking process digitally. By entering the material specifications of the chosen substrate (e.g., a PETG film with a 70% maximum transverse direction shrink rate), the software mimics how the sleeve will react inside a heat tunnel. It generates a dynamic 3D simulation showing how the sleeve slips over the bottle and locks into place. 2. Predistortion (De-warping) Algorithms The primary obstacle is material distortion; artwork printed
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