Developing a working, easily scalable prototype in print and packaging production requires a framework that includes a precise toolset for dieline design, glue path design and their later implementation. It is a challenging process, requiring careful planning and execution, yet almost every manufacturer considers carrying it out to some degree. Why?
Because prototyping is way more than testing – it helps in refining the final product, tweaking and optimizing its functionality, and in the end – provide savings for your company with a more robust design implementation.
Not only Packaging and Printing
With the increasing number of production workflows incorporating adhesives as means of bonding and assembly, it is also vital to introduce a prototyping solution that allows to develop new products with specific parameters, effectively iterate and scale up.
While simpler examples of industrial packaging use common templates that meet rudimentary requirements for logistics or e-commerce, there are so many cases when packaging manufacturers have to go out of the box, literally.
In the case of POP/POS display gluing, where there is an even higher need for customization, prototyping is essential for delivering a very specific end result. The visual design of the end product should reflect the brand aesthetic, the target audience, the placement of display elements, and many other factors. At the same time, testing materials used, their durability, and bonding of substrates is critical as well. Having these matters addressed before the production launch guarantees a much smoother scale up process.
The need for prototyping with adhesives does not end there. From prefabricated EPS/XPS foam elements for construction, to gluing wood-based products, there are many ways of streamlining the prototyping stage, especially with FELIX GLUER.
Why FELIX GLUER glue plotters are perfect for prototyping
While the complimentary FG : PRO software provides an advanced management of glue path design and production process, there are software products more suitable for the preproduction workflow and structural design of glued elements, including industry standards like EngView Systems Packaging Suite, ArtiosCAD, or even Adobe Illustrator. This is where you create the dieline of prototype packaging.
