“What makes this release especially significant is the input from our user community,” said Pascal Wybo, product manager at Hybrid. “Our DNA is to listen to customers and act on their input. “

“For the 11.5 release, we have actively engaged with PACKZ users to gather suggestions, feature requests, and usability insights. This collaborative effort has shaped development, making it a reflection of the needs of our industry,” he continued.

PACKZ introduces the Halftone Detection Tool, a powerful extension to PACKZ Max that features integrated Harlequin RIP technology for unmatched control over screening parameters. 

The Halftone Detection Tool evaluates screen frequency and screen angles directly from the PACKZ Max RIP output preview and any 1-bit TIFF file opened in PACKZ. It delivers in-depth analysis of dot gain compensation, minimum and maximum dot sizes, and plate linearization, ensuring optimal plate and print quality with consistent results across production environments.

Introduction of 3D variants in PACKZ 11.5 offer powerful new capabilities–multiple fold angle configurations—(fully closed, lid open, or folded flat). These 3D variants are rendered in Hybrid Software’s iC3D ray-tracing software and are fully compatible with structural design systems from other companies. 

Unique partnerships led to the  3d variant tool and the spot colors on screen feature that utilizes spectral or colorimetric data. Improvements are most notable for tints, blends, process colors and hue. 

Packzimizer Laneplanner represents a new features that enhance production accuracy and efficiency for roll-fed digital printed labels.

Laneplanner supports maximum roll length specifications, ensuring optimized layouts stay within physical press or finishing equipment limits.