Distorted barcodes fail to scan, causing catastrophic product recalls. Esko ensures that barcodes remain mathematically sound and scannable after the shrinking process.
Brands can view realistic, interactive 3D PDFs of their product before a single drop of ink is spent. Conclusion
tool to wrap a virtual sleeve around the 3D object. You can adjust parameters like the sleeve's height and position at this stage. Simulate the Shrinking
Key features of Esko Studio 10 include:
Before exploring the solution, it's essential to understand the problem. The shrink sleeve process inherently involves creating artwork for a flat label that is then printed, wrapped, and seamed into a tube, and finally, heated to conform to the shape of a container.
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| Company | Challenge | Key Benefit from Studio Toolkit | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Lengthy, costly physical prototypes; difficulty predicting distortion on irregular shapes. | 50x faster production for approved models; instant 3D visualization of distortion. | | Total Quality Labels | Inefficient prepress requiring multiple test runs; "artwork guesswork" costing time and money. | Streamlined shrink sleeve process; jobs that took 24 hours now take just 2 hours . | | GROUP360 Worldwide | Wanted to move from 2D guesswork to 3D customer presentations, especially for complex containers. | Accurate simulation for customer approval; ability to work with irregular shapes . | | Spin Master (Toymaker) | Reducing rework and accelerating design approval for complex, branded toy packaging. | Over 80% time saved creating high-quality 3D images; improved productivity and creativity. | | Mudra Digital Graphics | Need to create virtual prototypes and 3D packaging designs quickly and cost-effectively. | Seamless integration with Illustrator; ability to create and share designs in full 3D. | Conclusion tool to wrap a virtual sleeve around
Brands frequently use shrink sleeves to bundle products together for promotional multipacks. Esko Studio allows you to group multiple products, define the shrinkage around the whole assembly, and design the wrap that securely holds them together. 4. Real-Time Interactive Design
The designer identifies graphics resting on high-contour areas and applies the Studio distortion tool. The artwork shifts in 2D to compensate for the physics of the shrink.
The toolkit simulates the actual physical properties of the shrink film as it responds to heat, predicting exactly how the material will distribute itself across the contours of the container. | Accurate simulation for customer approval
Designing around the vertical seam requires absolute precision to avoid splitting critical design elements or branding.
A leading manufacturer of beverage packaging used Esko Studio 10 and Visualizer Studio Toolkit to design and produce a new shrink sleeve for a popular energy drink. The design team used Studio 10 to create a detailed design, including a complex pattern and image editing. The design was then imported into Visualizer Studio Toolkit, where a 3D model was created and photorealistic visualizations were generated.