Zip Core CAD/CAM packaging Suite 

ZIP Core Design

Zip Core Design is a powerful packaging design platform developed to streamline every stage of structural creation, visualization, and production. Built for speed, flexibility, and precision, it equips designers with parametric drafting tools, 3D visualization capabilities, and seamless Adobe Illustrator integration—all without the added complexity of the Pro edition.

Key Features:

 

Library of Packaging Designs
Access a vast catalog of parametric templates, including ECMA and FEFCO standards, tailored for folding cartons, corrugated cardboard, grey board, PVC, and more.

 

Drafting with Parametric Components
Create and modify 2D packaging structures using intelligent parametric tools that adapt to your design needs in real time.

 

Enhanced 3D CAD System
Visualize packaging with applied graphics, finishing effects, and external elements. Export 3D files for customer review and inspection.

 

Adobe Illustrator Integration
Use the Zip Core plug-in to apply artwork, replicate graphics, and generate 3D previews directly within Illustrator—supporting double-sided design workflows.

 

Layout Optimiser
Automatically nest and arrange units on sheets for efficient production. Compare layout options and optimize for various machines and rolled materials.

 

Dynamic 3D Export Tool with Personalisation
Share interactive 3D previews with clients, complete with your branding for a professional presentation.

 

Material Store Catalogue
Select from a curated library of materials to ensure your designs align with production specs and substrate compatibility.

Zip Core Design is compatible with both desktop and cloud environments and integrates seamlessly with Vivid’s Veloblade Volta and Nexus cutting systems. It’s ideal for packaging designers, graphic artists, and production teams seeking a streamlined, scalable solution for structural design and client presentation.

Zip Core Design Pro

Zip Core Design Pro is Vivid’s flagship CAD/CAM software for packaging and display design, engineered for professionals who demand full creative control, automation, and production-ready precision. Building on the core features of Zip Core Design, the Pro edition adds powerful tools for wide-format display creation, multipart structure drafting, and cost estimation—making it ideal for packaging engineers, display designers, and high-volume production teams.

Key Features:

 

Expanded Library of Packaging & Display Designs
Includes ECMA, FEFCO, and a wide range of parametric POP/POS displays, furniture, booths, and multipart structures for corrugated and rigid boards.

 

Advanced Drafting with Parametric Components
Create and modify 2D structures using intelligent parametric tools that adapt to complex design requirements.

 

Enhanced 3D CAD System
Visualize packaging and displays with applied graphics, finishing effects, and external elements. Export interactive 3D files for client review.

 

Adobe Illustrator Integration
Use the Zip Core plug-in to apply artwork, replicate graphics, and generate 3D previews directly within Illustrator—supporting double-sided and multipart layouts.

 

True Shape Nesting Layout Optimizer
Automatically arrange multipart POP/POS displays onto designated sheets, factoring in machine specs and material constraints.

 

Dynamic 3D Export Tool with Branding
Share interactive 3D previews with clients, customized with your logo and branding for professional presentation.

 

Material Store Catalogue
Select from a curated library of materials to ensure compatibility with production substrates and finishing processes.

 

Cost Estimator Module
Calculate production costs using editable models based on layout, dieline complexity, and material usage—ideal for quoting and budgeting.

Zip Core Design Pro is fully compatible with Vivid’s Veloblade Volta and Nexus cutting systems and supports both desktop and cloud environments. It’s the ultimate solution for packaging and display professionals who need speed, flexibility, and precision across every stage of design and production.