CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
25 February 2009
Product News
Geometric Releases NestLib® 2009 R1 with Significant Speed Improvements
Geometric Limited announced the release of NestLib® 2009 R1 with enhanced performance enabled by latest developments in hardware and corresponding improvements to the software.
NestLib is one of the most successful nesting technologies in the market, focused on optimizing two dimensional packaging. It has been licensed by over 80 independent software vendors and original equipment manufacturers worldwide.
Some highlights of the new version include:
• Multi-core computing support. The nesting algorithms have been parallelized to take advantage of multiple processors available in multi-core machines. Users can experience nesting time reduction up to 40% on dual core machines and up to 70% on quad core machines.
• Inclined guillotine cut feature that makes it possible to have end-to-end inclined guillotine cuts for nonrectangular parts.
• Parts and sheets of different materials and thickness can be added to the same nesting order. NestLib will automatically select and nest parts with relevant thickness and material on the corresponding sheets.
This feature is also supported with Optimizer module for improved yield.
• NestLib libraries now support Microsoft Visual Studio 2008.
NestLib is recognized as one of the fastest and most efficient nesting libraries. It provides optimized, high speed and robust algorithms for fully automated True Shape nesting. The NestLib portfolio consists of a base module and a set of optional advanced modules for specialized functionalities including:
• Shear nesting module for saw parts requiring end-to-end cutting
• Common punch module for parts to be cut using punching machines
• Leather nesting module for leather parts with different quality patterns
• Remnant generation module for automatic remnant creation after nesting
• Tube nesting module for tube and pipe cutting
• Common cut module for nesting adjacent parts such that they share a common flame path.
Geometric Limited
NestLib is available as a static library, dynamic linked library (DLL), and COM DLL. It also supports Java and .NET framework. NestLib is available for 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft Windows OS as well as for Sun Solaris and Linux platforms. It can be ported to Mac OS on demand.
To know more about the product and download the evaluation version, please visit http://nestlib.geometricglobal.com or write to tech.sales@geometricglobal.com
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