Deepnest is an open source nesting application, great for laser cutters, plasma cutters, and other CNC machines.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
China
Ring2D Alternatives
Ring2D is described as 'Software to pack (nest) disks and rings. Ring2D reduces scrap generated by different types of cutting processes: Laser Cutting, Oxy-fuel Cutting or Flame Cutting, Waterjet Cutting, Plasma Cutting' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are four alternatives to Ring2D for Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Adobe Illustrator. The best Ring2D alternative is Deepnest, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ring2D are PlanarNest, SVGnest and AI Nest-Pro.
Alternatives list
Planarnest is an alternative to SVGnest that offers high speed, general-purpose nesting, and preservation of colors and layers.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
South Korea
In the CNC world this is called "nesting", and software that does this is typically targeted at industrial customers and very expensive.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Online
AI Nest-Pro can assist your nesting work in Adobe Illustrator (AI). The nesting outcome can maintain the layered structure of the printing surface and cut lines. So that you can smoothly proceed next processes, such as printing and cutting.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Adobe Illustrator
United States
