Nesting Engine

v0.3.14

11/14/25

v0.4.0

12/2/25

  • Release notes

    Release notes

    v0.4.0 Nesting Engine

    Added: Nesting output generation for MJF/SLS batches

    Added: Batch nesting panel with immediate start or schedule functionality

    Added: Cloud execution of the nesting pipeline

    Added: Background status tracking and in-app feedback

    Improved: Resource and process linking logic

    Fix: Machine unavailability logic based on batch dates

    • Automated Nesting for MJF & SLS Processes

    From batch to nested 3MF, powered by Fabrex Pipelines

    You can now generate a downloadable 3MF file (nesting layout) from any batch assigned to an MJF or SLS process. The system uses our cloud-based pipeline orchestrator to manage the nesting job, making it robust, scalable, and ready to be used everywhere.
    Create MJF PA12 as Process Category

    1. Create a Manufacturing Resource

    Go to the Resources section inside settings and create a machine of type Additive Manufacturing (MJF or SLS).

    Assign MJF PA12 to the elephant stl file

    2. Assign Resource to a Process

    Link the machine and material to a process, such as MJF PA12, so it’s available when creating a batch.

    Set start and end date pop-up window

    3. Create a Batch under that process

    Under Manufacturing > Batches, create a new batch and assign the process.
    Set both a Start Date and End Date — this is required to assign resources.

    Assign resources (machines and materials) to a batch

    4. Assign Resources to the Batch

    Once the batch has valid dates, assign the machine and material created earlier. Only available and unbooked machines will show up.

    Nesting tab with parts listed and metrics on the bottom

    5. Open Nesting Panel & Start Nesting

    Click the expand icon to open the Nesting tab for the batch.
    From here, you can:

    • Prepares a nesting with your parameters
    • Start nesting (initiates the cloud-based nesting process)
    • View nesting metrics: quantity, volume, and packing factor are shown as soon as results are available.
    Final nested STL preview with color-coded parts

    6. Preview & Interact with Nesting Output

    Once completed, the nesting is shown in 3D with full detail:

    • Each part type is rendered in a different color to help identify part distribution
    • Toggle nesting layers, zoom, rotate, and view part quantities
    • Metrics like packing factor, Z-height, and volume are shown below

    Why It Matters

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    Efficiency

    • Supplier Perspective: Automates STL nesting from batch assignments
    • Operator Perspective: Save manual nesting time for production
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    Intelligence

    • Supplier Perspective: Future-ready for process-conditional logic
    • Operator Perspective: Configure machines and processes once
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    Flexibility

    • Supplier Perspective: Async, scalable cloud-based pipeline
    • Operator Perspective: Background execution + visibility tools

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