Press release submitted on behalf of KURZ

LEONHARD KURZ, embellishing specialist and a global market leader in thin-film technology, is presenting an update to its innovative 3D design software DREAMCOMPOSER^® at Labelexpo 2025. The new release will see the launch of a free basic version of the digital tool, aimed at designers, brand managers, and creative professionals who want to plan, test, and visualize their visions quickly, professionally, and realistically.

What is KURZ DREAMCOMPOSER^®?
DREAMCOMPOSER^® is powerful 3D design software that brings real embellishing effects to life virtually. Whether labels, packaging, or other embellished products, users can design their projects with KURZ transfer products in just a few clicks, check the effects in real time, and present their designs effectively. The software makes it possible to experience print embellishment digitally before production samples are created. This saves time, costs, and resources in the design process and simplifies communication with customers, printers, and production partners.

Free version for easy entry into design embellishing
The launch of the new free version makes DREAMCOMPOSER^® even more attractive. Users can work on up to five projects at the same time. They have access to the complete range of KURZ transfer embellishments – ideal for planning smaller packaging, branding, or design projects that can be shared quickly and easily via an online link. The free version is aimed at creative professionals who want to gain initial experience with embellishing effects or efficiently design individual projects – without license costs or technical onboarding. Those who want more can upgrade to the premium version at any time.

Premium version with advanced professional features
For professional applications, the premium version of DREAMCOMPOSER^® offers new features that are specially tailored to packaging design, labels, and sophisticated brand worlds. The new features offer additional creative freedom and even more technical depth.

In the future, you will be able to integrate high-quality special materials, and present projects in professional lighting scenarios. A practical book generator complements the range of functions for publishing professionals. The number of projects in the Premium version is unlimited and offers full control over every detail. The Premium version is available via a flexible licensing model as a monthly or annual subscription with a price advantage.

Design embellishing – fast, efficient, and realistic
DREAMCOMPOSER^® lowers the barrier to entry into the world of embellishing, promotes creative freedom, and facilitates the development process for embellished print products – especially in the areas of labels, packaging, and other print media.

The combination of a free entry-level solution and a professional premium version makes the tool the ideal platform for anyone who uses and designs finishing to present and sell their products in the best possible way.

Availability and further information
The new version of DREAMCOMPOSER® is expected to be available on KURZ’s official platform in September 2025, just in time for Labelexpo.

Further information about the software, registration, and an overview of features can be found here: www.dreamcomposer.de/en

About KURZ:
LEONHARD KURZ is a world-leading thin-film technology specialist with more than 5,800 employees at more than 50 locations worldwide. KURZ develops and produces decorative and functional layers, including for the printing, packaging, and the plastics industry, for banknotes and ID documents, as well as for the automotive, electronics and medical technology sectors. The company’s comprehensive product portfolio ranges from decorative and smart interactive surface finishes, to design consulting and security concepts for product and brand protection. Together with its subsidiaries, KURZ offers solutions for digital embellishment, cold transfer, hot stamping, related printing and embossing machines, and embossing tools. KURZ is also developing its own recycling programs, is a UN Global Compact participant, and has been repeatedly recognized by EcoVadis for its sustainability activities.

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