Lantek Expert
Lantek Expert is the most advanced CAD/CAM nesting software system, designed for automating the CNC programming of sheet metal machines. Lantek Expert provides the most advanced nesting algorithms and mechanization strategies for any of the existing cutting (laser, plasma, oxy-fuel, water jet technologies) and punching machines. Lantek Expert achieves an outstanding performance with our Machine Tool Builder Partners, based on our close collaboration with them, but also optimizes the results of machines from manufacturers like Amada, Esab, Ficep, Flow, HK Laser & Systems, Koike, Mazak, Messer, Prima Power, Salvagnini, Trumpf, and many other. Lantek ensures excellent results, both in nesting and machining, for any cutting or punching machine today and in the future. CAD/CAM nesting software system specially designed for automating the CNC programming of sheet metal cutting machines with oxy-fuel, plasma, laser, and water jet technologies.
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ProNest 2021
ProNest® CAD/CAM part nesting software for advanced mechanized cutting is designed to supercharge your cutting operation, helping you achieve greater automation, efficiency, and profitability. Brought to you by the cutting experts at Hypertherm, ProNest can optimize performance for plasma, laser, waterjet, and oxyfuel cutting machines. Powerful, high-yield nesting reduces your material costs and increases profitability. Incredibly easy to learn and use, with intuitive screens, and a wide variety of helpful features. ProNest is the only software that provides full support for Hypertherm’s SureCut™ technologies including True Hole® and Rapid Part™, which are delivered automatically without operator intervention, and True Bevel™ which greatly reduces bevel set up time. Modules like Common Line Cutting or Chain and Bridge Cutting can increase efficiency, and reduce cutting time and consumable wear. ProNest includes powerful features to help manage your entire cutting operation.
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AutoCAD
Autodesk AutoCAD is the world’s leading 2D and 3D CAD software, trusted by millions of architects, engineers, and construction professionals. It provides precision tools to design, draft, and document complex projects across industries. The 2026 version introduces Autodesk AI, enabling automated drafting, smart block recognition, and real-time collaboration through Autodesk Docs. With customizable workspaces, AutoLISP automation, and access to over 1,000 apps, users can streamline every stage of their design workflow. AutoCAD also offers seven specialized industry toolsets that boost productivity by up to 63%, from architecture to electrical and mechanical design. Available on desktop, web, and mobile, AutoCAD empowers professionals to design anywhere with confidence and efficiency.
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DG Nest
– True Shape Automatic Nesting, Manual Nesting, Partial Nesting (Triangular, Rectangular, Complex Mix, Beam Layout)
– 2D DXF Viewer (DXF import/export, joined contours in order, joined lines, cutting order preview)
– 2D .NC, NC1 DSTV Viewer (SheetCam’s Rotary Plasma Plugin Support), NC1 to DXF converter
– 3D .NC, NC1 DSTV Viewer, Profile hole clusters (matrices) creator (.NC1 export)
– Profile/Beams module basic G-code export
DG Nest has two modules: Regular nesting and Profiles nesting
"Regular nesting " is 2D nesting on rectangular and irregular sheet + export as dxf
"Profiles nesting" is linear nesting of profiles/beams layouts. Before nesting operator set all profiles parameters. Export as dxf or g-code. Extension to SheetCam's rotary pipe/plasma plugin.
Operator can nest parts, import nesting_result.dxf in SheetCam and make tool-paths / g-code. DGNest (CAD) has options which SheetCam (CAM) has not, in collaboration they are highly-efficient.
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