Hypertherm updates CAD/CAM nesting software

Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of advanced cutting systems, announced a number of feature enhancements to its TurboNest^? and NestMaster? CAD/CAM nesting software. The updates announced today will make it even easier for companies that fabricate or cut metal to increase the cut quality, productivity, and profitability of their operations. The added features and enhancements include:

* Support for CAD fonts. TurboNest now supports native AutoCAD? fonts (SHX) and Windows? system fonts (TrueType, OpenType, PostScript) for CAD drawings that contain text.

* 2D CAD cleanup. The enhanced 2D CAD program in TurboNest can make quick changes to any CAD drawing before it is added to the part list.

* Unicode fonts for CAD text. NestMaster now supports Unicode fonts for CAD drawings that contain text.

* 2D CAD multi-drawing support. Multiple drawings can be open simultaneously in 2D CAD in NestMaster.

The version 10.1 update is available at no charge to anyone with an active TurboNest or NestMaster software subscription. Customers simply need to visit the Online Knowledge Base at www.hyperthermcam.com.

ProNest, NestMaster, and TurboNest have been the industry’s leading nesting software for two decades, offering best-in-class performance and reliability with a straight-forward, easy-to-use design. ProNest is also a component of Hypertherm’s Integrated Cutting Solutions, providing support for True Hole? and Rapid Part? technologies.

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