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Picador

by treeDiM
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VendortreeDiM
Year launchedN/A
StatusActive
LocationNewFormat AB c/o Kent Åberg Lilla Västerbron 4, 6fl SE-112 19 Stockholm, Sweden
Countries servedN/A
Languages7
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesYES

About Picador

Picador is a CAD & PLM software for 2D/3D structural design of cardboard packaging and Point of Sale (POS) displays. It includes tools for design, optimization, prototyping, and palletization, with libraries for FEFCO and ECMA standards.

Picador is a specialized CAD and PLM software developed by treeDiM for the structural design of cardboard packaging and POS/POP displays. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for 2D drafting, 3D modeling, animation, and prototyping. The software includes parametric libraries based on industry standards like FEFCO and ECMA, streamlining the design process. It also features palletization optimization to improve logistics. Picador is part of the broader PLMPack platform, a collaborative PLM solution for eco-design and optimization of packaging systems. While it is a standalone product, it is designed to interoperate with other design tools like Adobe Illustrator and Solidworks. Pricing is not publicly listed and requires contacting the reseller, NewFormat AB. Training is available through instructor-led sessions.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Comprehensive toolset for 2D/3D structural packaging design.
  • Includes industry-standard libraries (FEFCO, ECMA) for faster design.
  • Integrates with a larger PLM platform (PLMPack) for lifecycle management.
  • Supports interoperability with other common CAD and design software.
  • Provides tools for both design and manufacturing, including cutting table control.
Cons
  • Pricing is not publicly available and requires a direct quote.
  • The software is sold through regional resellers, not directly from the developer's site.
  • Requires Windows OS for some components like PLMPack training.
  • The user interface and documentation appear dated.

Features

Key features

2D/3D Structural Design

Create and model cardboard packaging and POS/Display materials in both 2D and 3D.

Standard Libraries

Includes FEFCO and ECMA standard libraries for parametric design of packaging.

3D Animation and Assembly

Visualize folding, assembly, and create 3D print presentations of designs.

Cutting Table Control

Generate output to control cutting tables for prototyping and production.

Palletization Optimization

Tools to optimize pallet layout for logistics and transport efficiency.

PLM Integration

Part of the treeDiM PLMPack collaborative platform for managing the product lifecycle.

Additional features

Imposition and Nesting

Features for imposition/nesting and step and repeat to optimize material usage.

Interoperability

Can coexist with other CAD software like ArtiosCAD, Solidworks, and Illustrator through industry standard file formats.

XML Interface

Supports an XML interface for batch processing and integration with other systems.

3D Visualization

Works in conjunction with iC3D for advanced 3D packaging visualization and mockups.

Prototyping Tools

A full set of software tools to design, optimize, and prototype packaging and display systems.

Pricing

Free trial
Free version
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Countries & Languages

Countries served
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Interface languages
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Interface languages

EnglishSwedishDutchFrenchGermanItalianSpanish

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