is a CAD-embedded, true-shape nesting utility designed to optimize the yield from flat raw materials such as sheet metal, wood, and plastic. By integrating directly into the Inventor Professional environment, it allows engineers to transition seamlessly from 3D design to manufacturing-ready nesting studies without switching platforms. Key Features and Capabilities
Users can specify allowable part orientations (e.g., 90°, 180°, 270°) to maintain consistent grain direction for aesthetic or structural integrity.
Nesting studies update automatically to reflect any changes made to the original 3D design models.
Ideal for single assemblies where the quantities are determined directly by the assembly's Bill of Materials (BOM).
The software supports two primary methods for bringing parts into a nesting study:
The 2025 release focuses on efficiency and tighter integration within the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection.
Completed nests can be pushed directly to Inventor CAM for toolpath generation or exported as DXF files for use with other CNC software. Core Nesting Workflows