KASEMAKE 12 — Complete Guide for Packaging Designers and Box Makers (2026)

What Is KASEMAKE?

KASEMAKE is a specialist packaging CAD software developed by AG/CAD Limited (UK) — the leading structural design platform for corrugated packaging, folding cartons, point-of-sale displays, and related materials. It has been developed over more than 35 years in close partnership with the packaging industry, making it one of the most mature and feature-rich packaging-specific design tools available.

Version 12.2 is the current release. KASEMAKE is used by thousands of packaging designers, corrugated sheet plants, carton board converters, POS display manufacturers, and packaging service companies across Europe, Asia, and globally.

Unlike general-purpose CAD software (AutoCAD, Illustrator) adapted for packaging use, KASEMAKE was built from the ground up for the unique workflow of structural packaging design — from parametric dieline creation through 3D folding simulation, compression testing, nesting, and die making — all in a single integrated platform.

Who Uses KASEMAKE?

Corrugated packaging manufacturers designing and quoting custom corrugated cases, trays, and displays
Folding carton converters creating carton dielines for consumer goods packaging
POS/POP display producers designing free-standing display units (FSDUs), counter displays, and floor stands
Packaging design agencies creating structural concepts for brand owners and retailers
In-house packaging designers at food, pharmaceutical, electronics, and retail companies
Die makers producing flat and rotary cutting dies
Digital cutting machine operators using KASEMAKE with DYSS, Graphtec, and other cutters for sample making

Core Design Capabilities

Parametric Template Library — 1,000+ Standards

KASEMAKE’s most powerful productivity feature is its library of over 1,000 fully parametric design templates covering all major packaging industry standards:

FEFCO (Fedération Européenne des Fabricants de Carton Ondulé) The international standard for corrugated packaging designs. FEFCO codes cover the full range of regular and special carton styles — RSC, OCME, telescopic trays, die-cut boxes, and more. Enter length, width, depth, and board grade — KASEMAKE instantly generates the complete dieline with correct flap dimensions, glue allowances, and material tolerances.

ECMA (European Carton Makers Association) The standard library for folding carton structures used in consumer product packaging. Covers tuck-end cartons, snap-lock bottoms, display cartons, gable tops, and hundreds of other folding carton styles used across food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and retail.

POS/POP Display Parametrics Counter-top displays, floor-standing display units (FSDUs), sidekick displays, pallet displays, and clip strips — all with parametric resizing.

Additional libraries:

Plastics and polypropylene packaging
Structural/honeycomb board designs (Dufaylite, Xanita, Reboard, Swedboard)
Folders, wallets, and envelopes
Bag and pouch structures

How parametrics work: Select a template, enter dimensions (L × W × D) and board grade/caliper. KASEMAKE applies the appropriate tolerances for that style and material combination, instantly generating a complete, production-ready dieline. A design that would take 30–60 minutes to draw manually is created in seconds. Designers can modify parametric templates, create custom parametrics for specific customers or board grades, and build a company-specific library over time.

2D Drafting Tools

Beyond parametric templates, KASEMAKE provides a full set of 2D drafting tools for creating bespoke designs from scratch or modifying existing dielines:

Direct drawing with no construction lines needed — click and draw immediately
Intelligent context menus that adapt to the elements being edited
Task-organized toolbars grouping related tools for efficiency
Contour optimization — clean geometry for die making and cutting
Board-grade-specific tolerance management
Rule type assignment (cut, crease, perforation, bleed) with visual distinction
Knifing and creasing layouts for rotary and flat die formats

3D Folding and Virtual Sample Creation

KASEMAKE’s 3D engine transforms flat dielines into realistic folded 3D models:

Automatic fold — click fold and the flat dieline becomes a 3D box in seconds
Interactive fold animation — animate the folding sequence for customer presentations
Realistic rendering — lighting, shadows, reflections, and ray-tracing for photorealistic output
Environment modeling — place the 3D packaging in a virtual retail shelf or display environment
Artwork application — apply print artwork to the 3D model linked live to Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW
Automatic artwork sync — when you save artwork changes in Illustrator, KASEMAKE automatically updates the 3D model with the revised artwork in both 2D and 3D views
4K/high-resolution export — JPEG, PNG, and AVI animation output for sharing with clients without specialist software

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Compression and Performance Analysis

KASEMAKE includes theoretical compression testing tools that estimate the compressive strength (BCT — Box Compression Test) of corrugated packaging designs before any physical prototypes are made:

McKee formula and other industry-standard BCT calculation methods
Input board grade, caliper, flute profile, and box dimensions
Calculate estimated BCT and verify against distribution cycle requirements
Compare different board grades and design options to optimize material use while meeting strength targets
Identify designs that may fail under palletization loading before committing to tooling

This capability is particularly valuable for packaging engineers who need to specify board grades for new designs or optimize existing designs to reduce material cost without compromising performance.

Waste and Nesting Optimization

Material costs dominate packaging manufacturing economics. KASEMAKE provides tools to minimize waste:

Sheet nesting:

Arrange multiple designs on a sheet to maximize material utilization
Automatic nesting algorithms suggest efficient part arrangements
Support for common cut-lines between adjacent parts (shared cut strokes)
Remnant tracking and utilization

Waste reporting:

Calculate material consumption and waste percentage for any design
Compare alternative nesting arrangements quantitatively
Generate material cost estimates based on board grade pricing

Parametric optimization:

Adjust dimensions slightly to achieve better nesting efficiency
Trade-off analysis between box dimensions and material yield

Die Making Tools

KASEMAKE extends from packaging design into die production, covering both flat die and rotary die workflows:

Generate flat and rotary die layouts from packaging designs
Export directly to a wide range of die-making machines
Clip strip fixings built into the die layout toolset
Internal and external waste stripping tools — design the stripping board alongside the cutting die
Bridging — add bridges to hold cut pieces in the sheet during die cutting
Cut and crease differentiation — rules are visually and technically distinguished
Perforations — configurable perforation patterns for tear-strip and open-flap features

Job Management and Database

KASEMAKE includes a built-in design database and workflow management system:

Store all designs with customer, product, material, and dimension metadata
Search previous designs by customer name, product type, dimensions, or any custom criteria
Design workflow scheduling — assign jobs to designers, set deadlines, track progress
Job border reports — add professional report borders to design outputs including job information (knife-to-knife size, material data, rule costs, machine route)
Borders dynamically update as design parameters change
Output reports in PDF for distribution to sales, prepress, and production teams

Industry Application Modules

Corrugated Packaging

KASEMAKE is one of the primary CAD tools used by corrugated sheet plants and box manufacturers. The FEFCO parametric library covers the complete corrugated design vocabulary. R Flute and other newer board types are supported with appropriate tolerance profiles.

Folding Carton

ECMA parametric libraries cover the full range of folding carton structures. KASEMAKE manages the specific tolerance requirements that differ between carton board grades and caliper thicknesses — critical for achieving consistent machine performance on gluing and cartoning lines.

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POS and POP Display

A dedicated parametric library for counter displays, floor-standing display units, pallet displays, side-kicks, and clip strips. KASEMAKE’s 3D capability is particularly valuable here — clients can see a realistic rendered image of the completed display unit with applied artwork before any physical samples are made.

Sign and Display

For wide-format print shops and sign producers, KASEMAKE integrates with digital cutting machines to provide a print-to-cut workflow:

Import artwork files (AI, EPS, PDF, DXF, HPGL) as the basis for cut files
Interface with major printer RIP software for seamless print-to-cut
Frame division for jobs longer than the cutting table — KASEMAKE automatically splits the job and generates conveyor control commands
Contour cutting around printed shapes

Plastics and Specialist Materials

KASEMAKE supports design for clear PVC/PET window cartons, polypropylene folders, light box panels, and other plastic packaging. Parametric standards for plastics are included with the software.

Textiles, Foam, and Rubber

For manufacturers using DYSS digital cutting machines (AG/CAD’s hardware partner), KASEMAKE drives cutting of textiles, foam, rubber, and other flexible materials for gaskets, inserts, and protective packaging components.

File Format Support

KASEMAKE supports a wide range of industry-standard exchange formats for importing from and exporting to:

Import: DWG, DXF, AI (Adobe Illustrator), EPS, PDF, CF2, DDES, HPGL Export: DWG, DXF, AI, PDF, CF2, DDES, HPGL, EPS, JPEG, AVI (animation), and direct machine output for connected cutting tables and die-making equipment

CF2 and DDES are packaging industry-specific vector formats used for exchanging dielines between different CAD systems, die makers, and machine manufacturers.

KASEMAKE vs. Competing Packaging CAD Software

Feature	KASEMAKE 12	ArtiosCAD	Impact (Arden)	Esko Studio
FEFCO parametric library	✅ 1,000+	✅ Extensive	✅	✅
ECMA parametric library	✅	✅	✅	✅
3D folding / virtual sample	✅	✅	✅	✅
Artwork application (live link)	✅ AI/CorelDRAW	✅	✅	✅
Compression testing (BCT)	✅	✅	✅	❌
Die making tools	✅ Full	✅	✅	Limited
Nesting / material optimization	✅	✅	✅	❌
Job/workflow management	✅ Built-in	✅ Enterprise	Limited	❌
Digital cutter integration	✅ DYSS + others	✅	✅	❌
POS/POP display parametrics	✅	✅	✅	Limited
Sign & display / print-to-cut	✅	Limited	✅	❌
Licensing model	Subscription or perpetual	Subscription	Subscription	Subscription
No annual fee option	✅ Perpetual available	❌	❌	❌
Learning curve	Low-moderate	Moderate-high	Moderate	Moderate

Choose KASEMAKE when: You need a complete packaging-to-production solution with strong parametric libraries, 3D presentation, die making, and digital cutting integration in a single package — particularly for corrugated and POS applications. The perpetual licensing option (no annual fees) makes it attractive for smaller operations managing costs.

Choose ArtiosCAD when: You are part of a large enterprise packaging operation requiring deep integration with Esko’s broader pre-press ecosystem (packaging workflow management, automated output to print), or your operation requires the most extensive enterprise workflow management features.

Choose Impact (Arden Software) when: Your work spans a very broad range of materials including complex 3D structural packaging with virtual shop environment rendering for retail presentation purposes.

Licensing Options

KASEMAKE offers flexible licensing to suit different business sizes:

Monthly subscription — lowest entry cost, includes all updates and technical support while active. Cancel at any time.

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Annual subscription — lower monthly cost than monthly, includes all updates and unlimited technical support during the subscription period.

Perpetual license — one-time purchase of the software with no ongoing fees. Updates and support beyond the first year require a separate maintenance agreement. The only major packaging CAD option offering genuine perpetual licensing.

A free trial is available for download from the AG/CAD website — the trial converts to a fully licensed product upon purchase of either a subscription or perpetual license.

System Requirements

Component	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 (64-bit)	Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
CPU	Intel Core i5	Intel Core i7 or i9
RAM	8 GB	16 GB
Storage	10 GB free	SSD with 50+ GB
GPU	DirectX 11	Dedicated GPU for 3D rendering
Display	1920 × 1080	Dual monitor recommended

Frequently Asked Questions

Does KASEMAKE include all FEFCO and ECMA standards? Yes. The software ships with the complete FEFCO corrugated library and ECMA folding carton library as standard. Both are parametric — input your dimensions and KASEMAKE generates a correctly proportioned and toleranced dieline instantly. Additional libraries for POS/POP, plastics, and structural board are also included.

Can I create my own custom parametric templates? Yes. KASEMAKE includes tools to create custom parametric designs that can then be resized by any designer in the company. Custom parametrics can incorporate company-specific tolerances, allowances, and design variations. Once created, they appear alongside the standard FEFCO/ECMA templates in the library.

Does KASEMAKE work with Adobe Illustrator for artwork? Yes. KASEMAKE has a live link with both Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW. Artwork is applied to the structural design in KASEMAKE; when the artwork file is saved in Illustrator, KASEMAKE automatically updates the artwork on both the 2D dieline and the 3D rendered model.

Can KASEMAKE drive my existing cutting table or plotter? KASEMAKE supports a wide range of cutting tables and plotters including DYSS (primary partner), Graphtec, and many others. If your specific machine is not yet supported, AG/CAD can develop a custom driver. Contact AG/CAD with your machine details to confirm compatibility.

Is KASEMAKE suitable for short-run dieless digital production? Yes. When used with a digital cutting machine (DYSS or others), KASEMAKE enables dieless production of packaging samples and short runs — no cutting die is needed. Designs are cut directly by the digital machine, making it ideal for prototypes, trials, and short-run production.

What is the difference between KASEMAKE and KASEMAKE CXD? KASEMAKE CXD is a simplified, specialized version for archival and library boxes, wallets, and protective packaging — designed for users without specialized engineering knowledge. The main KASEMAKE product is the full packaging design platform for professional packaging designers.

Summary

KASEMAKE 12 is the packaging industry’s most complete single-platform design solution — combining parametric dieline creation from 1,000+ FEFCO/ECMA templates, photorealistic 3D virtual sampling, live artwork integration, compression performance analysis, material nesting, and die making in one application.

Its 35+ year track record, perpetual licensing option, and reputation among UK and European corrugated and carton manufacturers — including major operations like Macfarlane Packaging and Boxes and Packaging — makes it one of the most trusted names in packaging CAD software.

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