At ShopData, we’ve spent decades working alongside manufacturers across North America to solve one key challenge—how to produce more while using less. Whether you’re cutting metal, fabricating ductwork, or managing structural steel projects, there’s a common thread: wasted material, lost time, and missed opportunities cost you money.
That’s where our advanced Nesting Software comes in. It’s more than just a tool—it’s a complete solution engineered to streamline your cutting process, boost productivity, and help you stay competitive in a fast-moving market.
In this post, I want to walk you through some of the most important benefits our CAD-CAM nesting software offers to fabricators like you.
1. Material Optimization: Less Waste, More Yield
Material costs are a major line item in any fabrication shop’s budget. That’s why maximizing every inch of sheet metal or plate is critical.
Our CAD-CAM nesting software uses intelligent algorithms to fit your parts onto stock material in the most efficient way possible. The result? Dramatically reduced scrap rates and improved material utilization, often yielding savings of 10–20% on raw materials over time.
2. Improved Cutting Efficiency
We know how important it is to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality. Our nesting engine doesn’t just fit parts onto sheets—it optimizes the actual cutting paths for your plasma, laser, or waterjet machines. By reducing pierce points, minimizing rapid movements, and optimizing torch paths, you’re not just saving material—you’re cutting faster, extending consumable life, and increasing machine uptime.
3. Faster Turnaround and Programming
Manual layout and part programming can slow down your workflow. Our software dramatically reduces programming time by automating the nesting and toolpath generation process. You can go from CAD file to machine-ready code in minutes, not hours.
For high-mix, low-volume operations or shops handling frequent rush orders, this kind of speed makes a real difference.
4. Reduced Labor Dependency
In today’s labor market, skilled programmers and machine operators are hard to come by. Our intuitive software is designed to be easy to learn and use—reducing training time and helping your team become productive faster. Even less-experienced employees can produce quality nests with minimal oversight.
5. Custom Solutions for Your Industry
Every industry has unique needs. That’s why we offer tailored solutions for:
- General Fabrication – adaptable for a variety of metals and projects
- HVAC Fabrication – with over 30 years of experience in ductwork software
- Industrial Fittings – for precision part layout in tight tolerances
- Structural Plate Processing – for large-scale steel fabricators
Each of these is powered by our core Nesting Software, engineered specifically for your line of work.
6. Scalability and Support
We grow with you. From small job shops to high-output industrial fabricators, our solutions scale as your needs evolve. And when you need help, our expert support team is right here to guide you—backed by decades of real-world experience in fabrication.
At ShopData, our mission is simple: to help you cut smarter, waste less, and produce more. If you’re still relying on manual nesting or outdated software, it’s time to take the next step.
Explore our full line of CAD-CAM Nesting Software solutions and let us help you unlock new levels of efficiency in your fabrication process.