ATLANTA, GA, USA, Jun 4, 2026 – IronCAD is excited to announce the launch of NestIt for IronCAD, a powerful new add-on that streamlines the workflow from design to optimized fabrication for sheet metal and flat pattern parts.
Developed in partnership with NestIt Software, this utility enables IronCAD users to prepare and transfer flat patterns directly to NestIt Pro—a user-friendly, high-performance nesting solution known for true-shape automatic nesting, minimal waste, and efficient material utilization.
Key Features and Benefits
- One-Click Export to NestIt Pro: Simply select your parts and choose “Send to NestIt”. The add-on automatically collects flat patterns, quantities, and material selections, generating DWX data that passes seamlessly into NestIt Pro.
- Material-Aware Grouping: Parts are intelligently grouped by material, allowing users to nest each set independently for precise optimization.
- Rapid Material Savings: Quickly generate optimized nests to reduce scrap, lower material costs, and improve quoting accuracy with detailed reports.
- Smooth Production Workflow: Export nesting results for manufacturing, including support for common cuts, remnants, and machine-ready outputs available in NestIt Pro.
Whether you’re creating quotes, preparing production runs, or optimizing inventory, NestIt for IronCAD eliminates manual data entry and file handling, saving time and reducing errors.
“This integration brings powerful nesting capabilities directly into the IronCAD environment,” said Cary O’Connor, General Manager of IronCAD Product Division and S.V.P. Product & Strategy. “Users can now go from 3D design to optimized flat patterns and nests faster than ever, delivering real efficiency gains for fabricators and manufacturers.”
Availability
NestIt for IronCAD is available now through IronCAD Partners. Contact your local IronCAD reseller for details, demos, and pricing.
For more information on NestIt Pro, visit https://nestitsoftware.com/.
About IronCAD
IronCAD is the premier provider of 3D design software for Industrial Equipment & Machinery Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication and Tooling Manufacturing, Assembly Layout and Design of Industrial Equipment and Facilities, and Modular Product Manufacturers markets. IronCAD’s innovative solutions empower engineers and designers to achieve greater productivity, streamline collaboration, and accelerate product development. With a focus on user-friendliness, flexibility, and affordability, IronCAD provides cutting-edge tools that enable businesses to stay ahead in today’s competitive landscape. For more information, visit https://www.ironcad.com.
About NestIt
NestIt delivers intuitive, powerful nesting software that helps manufacturers maximize material usage with automatic true-shape nesting and advanced features for industrial cutting operations. NestIt is suitable for industries such as woodworking, metal fabrication, textiles, plastic, acrylic, marble, paper and more. Its user base includes manufacturing companies, design engineers, and production managers who require efficient nesting solutions. NestIt is employed by machine tool manufacturers and CAD/CAM software developers looking to integrate advanced nesting functionalities into their products. For more information, visit https://nestitsoftware.com.
