gains thanks to optimised nesting. These include:
■ Up to 20 % savings in raw material consumption.
■ Faster and smoother production preparation, with cutting programs generated in a fraction of the time.
■ Rapid return on investment, as material savings quickly offset software costs.
These results highlight why choosing the right nesting solution is critical. The performance of different nesting software packages or libraries can vary widely depending upon geometries, part counts and materials. That is why we always advise customers to benchmark solutions with orders that reflect their actual production.
Continuous innovation
Nesting optimisation may be Alma Group’ s historical expertise, but it is also a constantly evolving field. Our teams continue to innovate, exploring hybrid approaches
Image: Edyta Tolwinska.
The rose garden at Alma’ s French HQ.
Almacam weld.
that blend mathematical optimisation, heuristic algorithms and artificial intelligence. This ongoing investment ensures that our customers always benefit from the latest performance improvements.
“ Our philosophy is simple: nesting can always be improved. With every iteration, we strive to push the limits of what is possible, delivering better results, faster performance and broader applicability to diverse industrial scenarios,” commented Christelle Savorgnani, Head of Sales and Marketing, Alma.
In conclusion
In an era where industrial competitiveness depends upon efficiency, agility and sustainability, nesting stands out as a key enabler of performance.
From SMEs seeking self-reliance to global manufacturers demanding fully integrated workflows, nesting technologies are designed to deliver material savings, productivity gains and sustainability benefits.
As industries worldwide strive to do more with less, investing in high-quality nesting is much more than a technical choice: it is a strategic decision for long-term competitiveness and responsible growth. n
Alma teamwork.
FOCUS ON CAD / CAM
Almacam: full integration into the digital chain
Alma’ s expertise extends beyond nesting software— and software libraries, such as Powernest— to the entire digital manufacturing process. Almacam is a complete CAD / CAM suite that integrates nesting directly into the production workflow. From designing to cutting, Almacam provides centralised and automated management of operations, and is designed to ensure consistency and traceability across the manufacturing chain.
“ For larger organisations, Almacam offers the robustness and connectivity required to standardise processes across multiple sites, machines and teams. Nesting becomes a seamless part of a broader digital ecosystem, contributing not only to material savings but also to overall process reliability and productivity,” concluded Alma.
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About Alma
Alma is a leading developer of CAD / CAM software for sheet metalworking, cutting and robotics. It was created as a cooperative company( SCOP) in 1979. Its parent company in France is entirely owned by its employees and favours innovation, investment in products and sustainable cooperation with customers and partners.
Alma has over 45 years of experience in cutting optimisation and sheet metal CAM software. It has built three complementary solutions dedicated to solving a different problem and empowering different clients and activities: Powernest, Nest & Cut and Almacam. Alma is present in eight countries and represented in other countries via its distribution network.
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