Product Overview
SS-NEST
Optimize every
sheet before it hits
the floor.
Striker’s SS-NEST software helps fabricators reduce material waste, automate cutting and punching workflows, and move jobs from CAD to production faster.
Less Waste
Faster Setup
Shop-ready Output
SS-NEST nesting software interface showing an optimized sheet layout
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Reduce Scrap
Improve material utilization with optimized part placement and remnant-aware workflows.
Automate Nesting
Speed up programming with tools designed for repeatable, production-ready nests.
Cut with Confidence
Generate reliable output that supports the way your shop actually manufactures.
Feature Overview
Discover the powerful capabilities of SS-NEST.
Explore SS-NEST true-shape nesting with CNC machine-specific support and advanced downstream reporting. Visit the key features page to learn more.
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True Shape Nesting
True shape and rectangular nesting available to support specific cutting and punching machine requirements.
Part in Part Nesting
Part in part nesting and cut sequence control can significantly improve material utilization.
Auto Sheet Selection
Improve material yield with optimized sheet selection. Excellent for production and quoting.
Full Remnant Tracking
Maintains and track sheet remnants (drops) for subsequent cutting and punching operations.
SS-NEST Options
Extend your nesting workflow to match the way your shop operates.
SS-NEST offers optional extensions that help accommodate specific nesting requirements, production workflows, and machine configurations.
ERP / MRP Integration
Manufacturing Software Extension
MSE expands SS-NEST connectivity with ERP, MRP, and other production scheduling systems so nesting can better support your larger manufacturing workflow.
 Shearing Operations
Shear Extension
Adds functionality for guillotine shearing operations, highlighting and ordering shear cuts to help minimize scrap and reduce process time.
 Multi-Torch Cutting
Multiple Torch Extension
Optimizes the use of CNC machines with multiple torch configurations, helping shops improve throughput on supported cutting equipment.
Associated Software
Connect SS-NEST to the rest of your Striker workflow.
SS-NEST can be bundled with other Striker applications to incorporate comprehensive nesting into your cutting and punching operations.
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SS-NEST
Automatic, true-shape nesting software that readily adapts to the most demanding sheet metal job shop and production environments.
SS-PROFILE
Add cutting software to support combination machines or stand-alone laser, plasma, & waterjet machines
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PARTshare
Part storage and maintenance system for sharing data across your entire team.
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SS-PUNCH
Add turret punch programming software for tooling-based operations.
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Everything Starts with a Smarter Nest
From part import to optimized output, SS-NEST helps streamline the nesting process so your team can reduce scrap, improve material usage, and send jobs to production with confidence.
Optimize sheet layouts to reduce waste
Support remnant and inventory workflows
Import parts & prepare jobs faster
Generate production-ready cutting output
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See how Striker nesting can improve material utilization and speed up production.
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