Features

Packing with fixed intermediate layers

PackAssistant figures out how parts should be arranged on every layer. It offers two options: one lets pieces nest together along the removal path, and the other keeps them from interlocking. The software aims for a clean, repeatable pattern so loading and unloading stay easy. You can adjust the spacing to match specific requirements and on-the-floor constraints.

Packing with flexible or without intermediate layers

Besides defining rigid gaps between layers, PackAssistant also factors in flexible spacer layers. These are usually foam pieces, films, or nonwoven materials, and you can specify their thickness down to the millimeter. If you set the thickness to 0 mm, the software stacks the parts directly on top of each other.

Packing with compartments

PackAssistant figures out, layer by layer, how a part should be packed into its compartments. It supports not only standard rectangular multiples but also trapezoidal and hexagonal layouts. For many parts, a trapezoidal compartment can achieve a much higher packing density than a rectangular one, while adding only minimal complexity in construction and handling.

Packing with bulk material

Small components typically aren’t arranged neatly in a bin—they often just tumble in straight from the line. PackAssistant figures out how many will fit by virtually ‘dropping’ the parts into the container and modeling their behavior, factoring in gravity, entry speed, and collisions between pieces.

Packing in stacks

Beyond layering, PackAssistant can arrange parts in stacks—a feature that works especially well for thin-walled pieces, which can be stacked upright or at an angle.

Sample Report

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Seamless Integrations

Microsoft Office
Export packaging instructions directly to customizable Excel and Word templates for fast, professional documentation.

3D CAD Compatibility
Generate CAD outputs in JT, STEP, and VRML formats for detailed 3D visualizations in your preferred viewer—ideal for technical reviews and client presentations.

Automation & Workflow Integration
Streamline your process with our JSON-based interface, enabling full automation and integration with ERP, PLM, and other business systems.
Includes an Excel Add-In to create and optimize PackAssistant projects directly from spreadsheets.

Add-on Module for PackAssistant Automation

At A Glance

The PackAssistant add-on module enables seamless automation by allowing data to be received from other programs through a newly developed interface. This allows projects to be created and optimized automatically, enhancing integration with existing business processes and accelerating workflows. Projects can be created and optimized without any user intervention or delay. There are no restrictions on the number of projects that can be processed using the add-on module.
The module can be utilized in two primary ways:

Excel Add-In:

Included with the add-on module is an Excel add-in, which enables users to create projects directly in Excel and send them to PackAssistant for automated optimization. Included with the add-on module is an Excel add-in, which enables users to create projects directly in Excel and send them to PackAssistant for automated optimization.

Direct Interface Access:

The module uses a standardized and widely adopted data format (JSON) for communication between PackAssistant and other software solutions in the company. This universal format allows integration with any software capable of invoking external applications. Appropriate configuration and, if needed, development of an interface connection are required. The Excel add-in is one such example of a software connection using this interface.
For more details, please refer to the product sheet.

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