Hybrid Software’s Fusion Packaging Summit, which was held from 22 to 25 April in Amsterdam, Netherlands, has revealed a “new standard” CAD file format for folding carton packaging.
Highlighted by Hybrid, the introduction of an extended CF2 file format for folding carton packaging was the main takeaway from the event. Developed by Hybrid Software and Arden Software, with support from Zünd, Kongsberg, and EngView Systems, the update adds folding angles and folding order for 3D viewing, while maintaining backward compatibility. Future enhancements will include substrate details and grain direction, in line with an open systems philosophy supporting industry-wide collaboration, explained Hybrid.
The event brought together 180 attendees from 23 countries, along with 14 sponsor partners, for four days of innovation, collaboration and announcements. The Fusion Packaging Summit featured 22 technical sessions, as well as factory visits to three local customer partners, AV Flexologic, Geostick, and Intergrafipak.
“With a long gap between Drupa and Labelexpo Europe, 2025 was the perfect year to introduce the Fusion Packaging Summit—a real ‘fusion’ of global brands, trade shops, packaging converters, a large group of partners who serve them, and our own product experts from Hybrid Software,” said Mike Rottenborn, CEO of Hybrid Software Group. “The results far exceeded my expectations, and we will make Fusion an annual event, alternating between Europe and North America. I look forward to next year’s event.”
