Solid Edge 2025 elevates its 2D Nesting module to help manufacturers maximize material efficiency and streamline the transition from design to the shop floor. By leveraging a next-generation nesting algorithm, the software automatically organizes 2D shapes on cutting planes to minimize waste and reduce production costs. Solid Edge Key Capabilities of Solid Edge 2D Nesting Automated Flat Pattern Extraction
One of the most requested features has been improved remnant handling. The 2025 version introduces a . When a nest is completed, the leftover shapes of usable material are automatically saved, tagged with dimensions, and indexed. On the next nesting job, the engine will first try to fit parts onto existing remnants before touching a new full sheet. Siemens Solid Edge 2D Nesting 2025
: Launches with a single click from the Solid Edge Mechanical Design environment. Solid Edge 2025 elevates its 2D Nesting module
Nesting is not merely about fitting shapes closely; it must also respect the physics of the cutting tool. The 2025 version includes enhanced for plasma, laser, and waterjet cutters. The software understands kerf width (the material removed by the beam) and adjusts part spacing dynamically. Additionally, it features common-line cutting logic, where adjacent parts share a single cut line. This reduces not only material waste but also cutting time and torch gas consumption. The integrated simulation module allows operators to run a virtual dry cycle, identifying potential tip-ups (where small cut pieces tilt into the path of the cutter) before a single sheet is consumed. The 2025 version introduces a