Arden Software is set to offer attendees a first look at its next-generation software platform during its upcoming Arden Software Peak Performance Conference (APPC), taking place in Park City, US, from 14-17 June.
The annual event will bring together packaging professionals for a programme focused on hands-on learning and training, with this year’s conference also serving as a platform to showcase developments currently underway across Arden’s software portfolio.
According to the company, the new platform is designed to modernise how solutions are designed, tested, translated and delivered, offering attendees an early look at what Arden describes as the next era of packaging design and workflow technology.
Jim Silianoff, president and CEO of Arden Software North America, said: “We’re incredibly excited to share a first look at our next-generation software platform – this is more than just a significant step forward; it’s a game-changing evolution for Arden and the packaging industry.”
He added: “With AI now embedded at the core of our innovation strategy, we’re fundamentally transforming how packaging is designed, engineered, and produced. We’re not just evolving our software, we’re rethinking how it’s built, delivered and experienced by our customers, with a unified, intelligent ecosystem that connects design through to manufacturing.”
Alongside the new platform preview, attendees will receive updates on the latest release of Impact, as well as the wider Arden portfolio, including WEBcnx, nServer and Enterprise.
The latest version, Impact 2026, introduces AI-powered functionality through Design Similarity, the first feature within the company’s Shape Similarity suite. Arden said the feature enables users to search existing design databases for similar designs, helping support design reuse and potential efficiency gains.
The conference will also mark the introduction of perFORMance, Arden’s new ERP system for die shop management, which integrates job tracking, estimating, scheduling and shop-floor visibility with Impact CAD.
Mr Silianoff added: “APPC has always been about more than training – it’s a chance to see the future of packaging design in action. Attendees will get hands-on with our latest software solutions, learn tips and insights from our expert Arden team, and hear from our integration partners about how workflows can be extended even further. It’s a unique opportunity to gain insider knowledge that adds real value to their business and products.”
