Hybrid Software is to highlight Version 10 of its Packz PDF packaging editor at drupa. Packz Version 10 adds connectivity to EngView’s Package & Display Designer CAD software to better support existing users as well as any folding carton printer who is looking for a user friendly CAD alternative. This collaborative solution adds to the already extensive range of editing and automation tools in Packz 10. Hybrid Software president Patrick Coussement said, ‘Packz has long supported connectivity with structural design software via open interfaces, but the direct connection to EngView is much more streamlined and productive for folding carton designers and printers. EngView has an excellent reputation and offers both Mac and PC versions of their software, just as we do with Packz. We are looking forward to a long and successful partnership and continued innovation on behalf of our mutual customers.’ Boriana Stoimenova, head of the packaging division at EngView Systems, said: ‘As two leading companies, committed to providing high quality innovative solutions for the packaging industry, sharing the same customer oriented values, it is the natural progression for EngView and Hybrid to form an alliance. This collaboration aims to empower our customers by automating the packaging design and production processes. It will significantly improve their efficiency and reduce the time to market. Given the smooth and effective cooperation between our teams so far, I am genuinely excited about this venture and believe we can discover even more ways to integrate EngView’s and Hybrid’s products.’ You can find out more in hall 7a, dtand D03 at drupa.