Nest2D is a powerful, easy-to-use web application that helps you nest 2D profiles onto stock sheets with precision and speed. Tailored for industries that rely on sheet-based raw materials, the application intelligently arranges 2D profile shapes onto stock sheet material with minimal waste.

Using advanced nesting algorithms, the software analyzes geometric profiles and efficiently fits them within the available sheet dimensions, reducing offcuts, saving costs, and improving sustainability. Whether you're working with metal, wood, plastic, or composite sheets, this tool streamlines the preparation process for cutting operations such as laser, plasma, waterjet, or CNC routing.

Key Features:

• Supports industry standard DXF format for profile and output generation
• Supports importing DXF files generated by DXF Exporter – brings through all metadata and Qty’s
• Supports importing sheet metal flat patterns directly from Autodesk® Inventor®
• Supports importing rectangular profile data from Excel
• Batch processing of multiple part sets and sheet sizes based on Stock Number, Material and Thickness
• Support Mirror / Flip control for parts with grain finish
• Rotation control and nest parts within parts
• High-efficiency nesting engine for optimal material usage
• Customizable sheet sizes and part spacing
• Report generation and visualization of nesting layouts.
• Material List generation for costing/purchasing
• Export-ready output (DXF) for downstream manufacturing processes
• General, Strips and Sawing nesting modes

Ideal for fabrication shops, product designers, and production engineers, this application transforms how you plan and execute material cutting—boosting productivity and reducing waste.

Note: This app uses a custom installer (and not the standard App Store installer).

The app comes with a 15-day trial. You can perform four nesting studies per day.

Part limit = 40 parts

Price: $198 USD per year