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For over 40 years, Alma has been at the forefront of nesting and CAD/CAM software innovation, delivering cutting-edge 2D and 3D nesting solutions tailored to every cutting technology and application. We empower sheet metal industries, machine manufacturers, and software developers with precision technologies that maximize material usage and streamline operations.
Nesting
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for 45
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Game changer
Pioneers in Nesting Technology
Since 1979, Alma has led the way in nesting software. Originally developed by applied mathematics researchers to optimize material use in textile cutting, our innovation revolutionized the sheet metal industry. In 1983, the shipyard “Les Chantiers de l’Atlantique” integrated our technology into their operations, igniting our growth in cutting and sheet metal machine software.
From sheet metal to robotics, Alma has consistently expanded its expertise. By 1996, we introduced offline programming solutions for robotic arc welding and 3D cutting, solidifying our position as innovators in the field.
Today, Alma software is trusted globally recognized for unparalleled optimization and advanced functionalities.
Nesting Software as a Game-Changer
Nesting Software: a key to reducing waste and costs
Efficient nesting is critical to reducing raw material consumption, cutting costs, and minimizing waste. Without a proper nesting system, material usage can double, leading to higher expenses, increased energy consumption, and unnecessary waste. This challenge is universal across industries, but it’s especially impactful in sectors where raw materials make up a large portion of production costs—such as in garment manufacturing, where fabric can represent up to 50% of the total cost.
Solving complex nesting challenges with advanced algorithms
For nearly 40 years, we’ve been at the forefront of optimizing material usage with our advanced nesting software. Our innovative solutions address a fundamental challenge: manually arranging parts on raw materials is time-consuming and highly complex. The sheer number of possible combinations makes it impossible to guarantee the perfect arrangement without automation. That’s where our nesting algorithms excel. Designed to find effective and efficient layouts within a reasonable timeframe, they rank among the best nesting systems globally.
To achieve these results, we’ve developed and continuously refined intelligent algorithms. They adapt to the unique constraints of different materials and cutting technologies, ensuring optimal performance regardless of the industry. From metal and wood to paper, stone, and even pie dough, our nesting software is trusted worldwide by both large industrial players and small businesses alike.
This challenge of optimized placement arises in every industry we can address, which is why we’ve worked with all kinds of materials: metal, wood, composites, foam, stone, and even food textures.
The trusted Nesting company
Alma is the only player in the market that offers both: we develop and sell nesting algorithms as software components for other CAM or ERP providers, while also creating all-in-one, ready-to-use CAM cutting software that incorporates these algorithms for industrial subcontractors.
We Build It All
What sets Alma apart? We design everything in-house, from our world-class nesting algorithms to our range of CAD/CAM software.
By crafting our own tools, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge innovation. This unique approach ensures total control, seamless performance, and the ability to tailor solutions to our clients’ precise needs.
At Alma, innovation and research are the core of everything we do. Alongside our dedicated support team and expert consultants, we boast an in-house R&D team of elite engineers and algorithm specialists. They work tirelessly every day to develop cutting-edge solutions that maximize the performance of our software.
Nesting as Software Components
Powernest: the automatic nesting library designed for software developers
Nesting as On-Prem CAM solutions
Almacam : the Premium CAD/CAM Nesting software range
Nesting as Cloud CAM application
Nest&Cut: The best automatic 2D nesting software in the cloud
Our Nesting Knowledge available for all
For Manufacturing Companies
At the heart of Alma’s expertise is Almacam, a powerful CAD/CAM range of software designed to optimize material usage across all cutting technologies. Supporting 2D, 3D and Tube cutting, Almacam incorporates our industry-leading nesting software algorithms that deliver superior results.
For Machine Builders
Alma collaborates with cutting machine manufacturers and robots builders to help them deliver powerful CAM nesting software solutions that elevate their offerings. To make this successful, we provide tailor-made services through reliable partnerships.
For Software Developers
Specially crafted for development teams, Powernest is a robust nesting software library. Offered as a DLL or a cloud-based Web Service, Powernest empowers your developers to seamlessly integrate advanced nesting expertise into your custom applications.