A new ProNest® 2025 version 16.0 nesting software has been released. This version includes new features and ongoing updates designed to improve operational efficiency while reducing non-value-added tasks.
New features include the following:
• Enhanced integration with Tekla® PowerFab® Connector – this optional module provides seamless data exchange between ProNest and Tekla PowerFab
• Secondary post processor for Peddinghaus HSFDB machine integration – this streamlines the process of taking parts from CAD to output by allowing tooling and other technologies to parts directly in ProNest, without using the secondary post window
• Library parts updates – this ensures the latest revision is always available
• Job auto recovery –this helps save work in progress from being lost
• Collision avoidance – this, now included by default in ProNest LT for OMAX® waterjet setups, ensures an optimized cut path is applied in ProNest, eliminating the need for secondary steps in IntelliMAX®
Other recent features and enhancements:
• Crop line improvements – include multiple crop lines per nest with capabilities to cut empty plates using crop lines, change cut direction and apply XY coordinates.
• Small entity detection – identifies motions that are smaller than kerf width or other length value, which can cause errors at the machine or may result in poor cut quality.
• Machine home movement – moves for remnants that do not have a corner at the standard machine home.
• Settings improvements – to vaporize protective film for laser machines that support this capability.
Partners and end users with an active maintenance plan or software subscription can download the latest ProNest offerings from the Hypertherm® CAD/CAM Software Knowledge Base.
For more information on ProNest 2025 version 16.0, ProNest 2025 LT subscriptions, or any of our other CAD/CAM software products please visit http://www.hypertherm.com/cam.