VPack
Göttingen, Germany
What it is
VPack is ERPA Systeme GmbH’s 3D CAD/CAM software for packaging, displays, folding boxes and related products. It links flat 2D layouts with folded 3D views in real time. A library contains 1,300 patterns for solid and corrugated board, including FEFCO, ECMA and PHARMA standards. Semi-automated construction tools and company-specific parameters support customized designs. Importing a product’s 3D object can generate a matching insert cross-section. Analysis covers material consumption, waste, line lengths and other production information. Interactive presentations can be exported as 3D PDF or HTML with folding animation. VPack can connect to common high-performance cutters for prototypes and digital short runs. ERPA says it integrates with VKalk and EDB servers and can provide data to merchandise systems and online shops. Supported systems are Windows 10/11, Mac and Linux. Licensing requires contacting ERPA; no public price, trial or installer is listed.
For and against
For
- Includes 1,300 packaging patterns
- Links 2D and folded 3D designs
- Generates matching inserts from product models
- Exports animated 3D PDF and HTML
- Connects with high-performance cutters
Against
- Pricing is available only on request
- No public trial is listed
- No public installer is listed
- ERPA recommends a premium Quadro OpenGL card
The verdict
VPack combines packaging pattern libraries, parametric design, 3D presentation and production analysis. Prospective users must contact ERPA for licensing and hardware guidance.
Who it suits
It is aimed at packaging designers and manufacturers creating dielines, 3D presentations and production-ready packaging concepts. Teams using Windows, Mac or Linux can request licensing from ERPA.
Plans and prices
VPack
License request required · pricing not listed
Read 5 Oct 2026 · erpa.de
On the record
- 2D and 3D design
- The software supports a real-time transition between flat 2D packaging designs and folded 3D designs.erpa.de · read 5 Oct 2026
- 3D exports
- VPack exports interactive 3D PDFs and HTML animations of packaging designs.erpa.de · read 5 Oct 2026
- Analysis
- The software analyzes material use, waste, line lengths, and other packaging information.erpa.de · read 5 Oct 2026
- Company
- The maker is ERPA Systeme GmbH, based at Willi-Eichler-Str. 24, 37079 Göttingen, Germany; the opened company pages do not state a founding year.erpa.de · read 4 Oct 2026
- Custom designs
- Semi-automated construction tools and company-specific parameters support customized packaging designs.erpa.de · read 4 Oct 2026
- Cutters
- VPack can control common high-performance cutters for prototype development and digital small-batch production.erpa.de · read 4 Oct 2026
- Design tools
- Semi-automated design tools create customized packaging, and standard designs can be parameterized for company requirements.erpa.de · read 5 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The downloads page lists a VPack license request and an animated HTML packaging example, but no public VPack installer.erpa.de · read 4 Oct 2026
- Graphics recommendation
- ERPA recommends a premium OpenGL graphics card with a Quadro chip for 3D use.erpa.de · read 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- VPack integrates with ERPA’s VKalk server for pricing calculations and online shop links, and with the EDB server for design data exchange.erpa.de · read 5 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- ERPA provides a license request form for VPack; the download page does not list a public trial or product price.erpa.de · read 5 Oct 2026
- Maker
- VPack is ERPA Systeme GmbH’s in-house software, and the company lists its address in Göttingen, Germany.erpa.de · read 5 Oct 2026
- Manufacturing
- ERPA says VPack can connect to common high-performance cutters for prototyping and digital short-run production.erpa.de · read 5 Oct 2026
- Packaging library
- Its standard library includes 1,300 packaging patterns for solid board and corrugated board, including FEFCO, ECMA, and PHARMA standards.erpa.de · read 5 Oct 2026
- Pricing and licensing
- The product page directs prospective customers to contact ERPA, while the downloads page provides a VPack license request; neither page lists a price or trial terms.erpa.de · read 4 Oct 2026
- Product fit
- Importing a 3D product model can automatically generate a matching insert cross-section.erpa.de · read 5 Oct 2026
- Product integration
- Importing a product's 3D object can automatically create a matching insert cross-section.erpa.de · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- VPack is 3D CAD/CAM software for designing product packaging, displays, folding boxes, and other packaging.erpa.de · read 5 Oct 2026
