Hypertherm, a US-based manufacturer of advanced cutting systems, has announced major releases of its TurboNest? 2012 and NestMaster? 2012 nesting software. Major enhancements include 2D CAD design capability with everything needed to create or edit a detailed CAD drawing. The part list pane has been redesigned for greater flexibility and control over parts from the main software window; and DXF output was added as a standard feature. In addition, TurboNest-specific enhancements include:

• Better material grade and gauge functionality to further differentiate beyond material type and thickness
• Customised material naming for anyone wishing to use a different naming convention than the TurboNest default
• Substantial improvements to interior cut sequencing for faster processing and shorter traverse motions, and
• Consolidation of rectangular and true shape nesting into a single Automatic Nesting module.

"The software enhancements announced today make the nesting process even more efficient and easier for our customers," said Derek Weston, Product Marketing Manager for Hypertherm's software team. "These products leverage the capabilities found in our flagship ProNest software, to deliver a cutting solution that specifically meets the needs of customers cutting with conventional plasma and oxyfuel processes."

ProNest has been the industry's leading nesting software for two decades, offering best-in-class performance and reliability with a straight-forward, easy-to-use design. ProNest is also a component of Hypertherm's Integrated Cutting Solutions, providing support for True Hole