Arden Software has officially retired our CimPACK software, with support and maintenance ended on 1 August 2025.

The end of life (EOL) for CimPACK marks a strategic step as part of our continued investment in next-generation CAD software and solutions, ensuring our customers benefit from modern, actively supported tools designed to meet the evolving needs of the packaging and die-making industry.

 

What this means for CimPack users

If you are still using CimPACK, it’s now critical to begin your migration to Impact CAD to avoid disruptions. CimPACK is built on legacy code and may become unstable or cease functioning due to future Windows updates or hardware changes. As there will be no further patches, updates or support available, continued use of CimPACK carries significant operational risk.

 

Transition options include:

• If you have an active Software Maintenance Contract (SMC)
  You are eligible to transition to an equivalent version of Impact CAD at no additional licence cost. This includes a requirement to maintain your SMC for a further three years.
• If your SMC is not active
  You may still qualify for discounted upgrade pricing, depending on your original CimPACK purchase date and licence history. Please contact us to review your eligibility.
• Training and setup
  Migration to Impact CAD includes essential setup, configuration, and user training services, which are not included in the licence cost and will be quoted separately. These services are essential to ensure your team is properly equipped to take full advantage of the advanced features within Impact.

 

Why switch to Impact CAD?

Impact Die Maker Professional is the modern, feature-rich solution for packaging design, die making, and tooling workflows. As the successor to CimPACK, it offers an expanded set of tools tailored specifically for die-makers and converters, along with continuous updates and global support.

…..

Key benefits of Impact Die Maker Professional include:

• Full support for industry-standard file formats including CIM, CF2, DXF, PDF, DDES3, and more

• Enhanced stripping, blanking, and tooling design modules with automation features

• Backed by Arden Software’s global support and development team

• Regular updates that include performance improvements, new features, and compatibility enhancements

• Includes Rubber Creator – the industry-standard software for rubber layout and preparation

…..

Next steps

We understand that moving away from familiar software is a significant step, and for many of our long-standing CimPACK users, this change may bring a degree of disruption. Please be reassured that our teams are here to help make the transition as smooth as possible.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore your options or ready to start migrating to Impact CAD, we strongly encourage you to get in touch without delay. Acting early will give you more time to plan, reduce the risk of workflow interruption, and ensure your team is fully supported throughout the process.

Our team is here to help with expert guidance, onboarding resources, and technical assistance – from reviewing your licence eligibility to configuring your new environment and delivering tailored user training.

Please contact us today and take the next step towards a future-ready CAD solution.