3D Tray Generator: From CAD model to deep-drawable solution in seconds
In industrial procurement, every minute counts. Packaging must be precisely tailored to the product, deep-drawable, space-saving, stable—and ideally available quickly. But this is precisely what poses a major challenge for many companies.
Sarah Guaglianone
30. Mai 2025
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The development of customized plastic trays is complex, technically demanding, and, above all, time-consuming. With the new 3D Tray Generator, the digital platform formary has now developed a tool that radically simplifies this process—at the touch of a button.
Tray development has never been this easy
Simply upload a CAD file and within 30 seconds you will have a complete, thermoformable tray concept – including 3D visualization, packing density calculation, and customizable configuration. Dimensions, material, stacking technology, recessed grips, or Poka Yoke features? Everything can be selected directly for your plastic tray – no CAD knowledge required.
“Our requirement was clear: no gimmicks, just a tool that is designed like a professional designer and delivers data that is ready to use immediately,” says Lisa-Marie Bittner, co-founder of formary.
Faster decisions – earlier planning
This is a real innovation, especially for procurement or logistics managers: the 3D Tray Generator provides a reliable basis within seconds – ideal for concept phases, customer inquiries, or internal approvals. Even if the component is not yet in series production, the appropriate tray can already be simulated, calculated, and communicated.
This not only saves valuable time, but also ensures planning reliability throughout the entire value-added process – from storage to transport logistics.
Ideal for industries with many component variants
The 3D Tray Generator shows its strengths wherever component geometries change frequently or many product variants are processed:
- Automotive industry
- Electronics manufacturing
- Medical technology
- Precision engineering and logistics
Digital automation eliminates manual design loops, which in turn helps to minimize sources of error and speed up coordination with internal and external partners.
“Packaging is often an afterthought, even though storage, transport, and production logistics depend directly on it,” says co-founder Moritz Bittner. “With our generator, we bring packaging back to the beginning of the planning process—where it belongs.”
The bottom line: 30 seconds that make all the difference
The 3D Tray Generator from formary is not a gimmick for engineers – it is a pragmatic tool for anyone responsible for procurement, logistics, or planning. It saves time, reduces costs, and speeds up the process – without waiting times, email ping-pong, or time-consuming CAD coordination.
See the Tray Generator in action in our webinar. Register now!