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An Almacam tube team.
Powernest
At the heart of Alma’ s technology portfolio is Powernest, a nesting software library designed to maximize material yield. Powernest integrates a broad set of mathematical strategies, capable of tackling complex parts, constraints and workflows. The system is continuously improved through innovation and customer feedback.
“ In most known tests, Powernest offers up to 4 % additional material savings. This may seem modest at first glance, but across thousands of tons of sheet metal, wood, glass or composite, these gains represent millions in savings and a sharp reduction in waste. For industrial companies managing high volumes, Powernest provides robustness and scalability, handling complex geometries without compromising nesting quality as well as advanced cutting strategies( such as common cut or multi-head optimisation),” outlined Alma.
The Powernest library can be integrated into diverse workflows, whether semi-automatic or fully automated.
Emmanuel Monnet, Director of the CAD / CAM Department, Alma.
A Powernest nesting.
https:// powernestlib. com
1. Material savings With raw material costs representing up to 80 % of total production costs in some industries, every percentage point of material saved has a major impact on profitability. Nesting optimisation can reduce waste by as much as 20 % compared to manual nesting, depending upon the type of parts and materials involved.
2. Productivity gains A better nesting layout reduces material consumption, shortens machine cutting times and minimizes sheet handling. As a result, overall equipment efficiency improves, leading to faster throughput and increased production capacity.
3. Sustainability and CSR As industries face growing pressure to lower their carbon footprint, optimising a nesting layout is a tangible and measurable way to improve sustainability. By using less material, companies reduce their environmental impact while demonstrating responsible resource management.
“ Nesting optimisation is far more than a matter of productivity. By reducing
the consumption of raw material per cut part, we make our contribution to limiting resource extraction. Combined with waste recovery, material traceability and material consumption indicators, nesting optimisation can be leveraged for sustainability which is at the core of our strategic project,” said Emmanuel Monnet, Director of the CAD / CAM Department, Alma.
4. Flexibility and adaptability Modern production is characterised by variability— in order sizes, part geometries and material types. Robust nesting software libraries or applicative software( such as Powernest, Nest & Cut or Almacam) can help users to adapt to ensure consistently high performance in a complex environment.
Efficient nesting software
Since the material cost can represent up to 80 % of the manufacturing cost, it is important to make sure that the nesting software is able to generate highly efficient results.
The performance of nesting software can vary depending upon the shape, number of
Nest & Cut
Nest & Cut is a fully cloud-based solution. Usable from any browser, Nest & Cut brings professional nesting capabilities to SMEs and workshops that may not have extensive IT resources or large engineering teams.
“ With its intuitive ergonomics and instant access model, Nest & Cut empowers smaller manufacturers to quickly generate optimised cutting layouts, reduce their material expenses and gain autonomy in their operations. In an era where digital agility is crucial, Nest & Cut offers a frictionless experience: powerful nesting without the need for complex installation or maintenance,” explained the software specialist.
https:// nestandcut. com
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