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A benchmark is a free test run of Optimation software using your parts, your materials, and due dates. We'll benchmark on any of your fabrication processes - laser, turret punch, waterjet, router or knife. There is no cost for this service. With a benchmark you can compare the cost savings of our nesting solution results side by side with your current solution.
Free Nesting Tutorial
Don't have a budget or a project for nesting? Planning next year's budget? We will be happy to explain nesting technology and its benefits in your application without the sales pressure. Learn how nesting technology can greatly reduce your costs. Be the expert on nesting technology in your company. Contact Us.
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Making informed decisions is challenging. These resources help shape the questions, offer a new perspective, and provide the "big picture" insight to make your decisions a little easier. Consider it free expert advice. No strings attached.
All About Nesting (4)
Optimation & Inventor | CAD/CAM Integration 
Optimation integrates with AutoDesk's Inventor CAD 3D-Modeling. Now it is easier than ever to integrate design with manufacturing saving time, reducing error, and cutting costs.
Understanding Nesting Software Strategies & Tactics
How an individual or software looks at a part, creates a nest, and manages productivity all impact the bottom line. This report gives you the basic tools to make informed decisions.
8 Ways to Recognize a Quality Nest
Nesting is all about efficiency - time, material, productivity. But how do you tell if a nest is achieving what you intend? This free report provides the guidelines to success.
Three Strategies to Increase Material Efficiency Using Filler Parts
How do you take advantage of scrap or remnant material to minimize waste? This ongoing struggle for manufacturing engineers, is addressed in this free report. Different manufacturers employ different approaches using filler parts to achieve the same goal - less waste.
All About Buying Nesting Software (3)
4 Steps for Buying Nesting Software
The first step in buying nesting software is answering the questions about money - what's in the budget? which budget? what's our expected return? This important paper helps answer these questions and frame the budget discussion.
How to Improve Cash Flow (leasing)
"Leasing" and "software" aren't often seen in the same sentence, let alone coupled together in purchase opportunities. But they can go together - quite nicely. Take a look at the multiple advantages leasing nesting software can have on reducing monthly expenses. You may be surprised at how easy it can be. The answers are in this free paper.
Tax Deduction for US Companies (Section 179)
Most manufacturers are well aware of the tax advantages of depreciation on capital purchases. What may be "news" is the impact of Section 179 of the US Tax Code on depreciation of capital purchases - including nesting software! This free report provides details.
All About Cutting Costs (2)
Optimation Sheet Metal Nesting Project Estimator
Now Optimation users can predict material costs better, easier, and faster than before. Plan design changes, predict prototype costs, estimate material purchase costs, and even keep an eye on outsourcing costs with the new Project Estimator for sheet metal nesting.
10 Ways to Cut Material Waste
Raw materials often comprise 40% - 60% of the cost of a fabricated product. Saving even a few percentage points can make all the difference in margins, profitability, and ultimately competitiveness. Read this free report to learn cost-saving practical tips you can implement now.
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