Inventor Nesting

Autodesk Inventor Nesting: Optimize material yield with true-shape nesting tools

Available only as part of the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection.

Autodesk Inventor nesting overview with optimized green parts and efficiency data.

What is Autodesk Inventor Nesting?

Autodesk Inventor Nesting software helps reduce cost while optimizing yield from flat raw material.

  • Generate multiple sheet nests with several material and packaging options.

  • Compare efficiency and costs in different studies to maximize job profitability.

  • Specify allowable orientations to ensure consistent grain direction for aesthetic support or crack prevention.

What is Autodesk Inventor Nesting?

Autodesk Inventor Nesting software helps reduce cost while optimizing yield from flat raw material.

  • Generate multiple sheet nests with several material and packaging options.

  • Compare efficiency and costs in different studies to maximize job profitability.

  • Specify allowable orientations to ensure consistent grain direction for aesthetic support or crack prevention.

Autodesk Inventor nesting overview with optimized green parts and efficiency data.
Multiple sheets generated in Autodesk Inventor Nesting to reduce raw material waste

Automated true-shape nesting

Generate multiple sheet nests to reduce raw material waste. Optimize the use of materials in flat cutting operations.
Generating cutting paths in 3D models in Autodesk Inventor Nesting

Smooth workflows for creating cutting paths

Create 3D models of a nest and generate cutting paths with Inventor CAM, or export DXF™ files. Use DXF files in AutoCAD and other toolpath-making software.
Multiple sheets generated in Autodesk Inventor Nesting to reduce raw material waste

Automated true-shape nesting

Generate multiple sheet nests to reduce raw material waste. Optimize the use of materials in flat cutting operations.

Smooth workflows for creating cutting paths

Create 3D models of a nest and generate cutting paths with Inventor CAM, or export DXF™ files. Use DXF files in AutoCAD and other toolpath-making software.
Generating cutting paths in 3D models in Autodesk Inventor Nesting

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Design smarter and faster with a product bundle

Save over annual licenses

Extend your capabilities by integrating your workflows with a bundle of compatible products.

Product Design & Manufacturing Collection

+ 9 more

Questions? We have answers.

Autodesk Inventor Nesting is used to create an optimal nest for flat components that produces a minimal amount of scrap after they are cut from the raw material.

Autodesk Inventor Nesting is used by designers and engineers who are tasked with producing an efficient nest for components that are cut from flat raw material.

Your Autodesk Inventor Nesting subscription gives you access to install and use the three previous versions. Available downloads are listed in your Autodesk Account after subscribing. See also previous releases available for subscribers.