Hypertherm announces release of ProNest 2023 CAD/CAM nesting software

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Hypertherm (Hanover, N.H., U.S.) , a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, has announced a major version update to ProNest 2023, its advanced CAD/CAM nesting software for automated cutting. This new release contains a collection of new features and ongoing enhancements designed to help customers improve their operational efficiency while reducing non-value-added tasks.

ProNest 2023 includes full functionality for PlateSaver, a SureCut technology that combines the arc stability of X-Definition plasma with specialized software parameters to increase material use when cutting mild steel. In addition, the company says it contains enhancements to ProNest’s Production Manager, a web-based module that integrates with Hypertherm’s EDGE Connect CNC to automatically capture real-time machine data. Enhancements include the ability to edit production times for completed nests, set job status changes and search for nests by customer. There is also a feature that merges XPR setups. The software will now automatically detect and merge changes made to the process parameters or bevel spreadsheets into a new setup during installation. Customers can choose to use their existing customizations or the latest factory cut charts.

In addition, changes to the user interface include a new welcome screen and customizable ribbon. According to Hypertherm, the welcome screen contains an informative dashboard that highlights training videos, application tips and other valuable resources while the ribbon enables users to add, remove and rearrange tabs. Customers can save different ribbon configurations and easily switch between them as needed, to best fit their workflow.

Hypertherm designs and manufactures industrial cutting products for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing and automotive repair. Its product line includes cutting systems, in addition to CNC motion and height controls, CAM nesting software, robotic software and consumables.