Unleash the full power of your laser cutting machine with CI Nest, the ultimate laser software solution!

Leave behind manual nesting and experience the future of sheet metal fabrication with an automated, intelligent workflow that maximizes material utilization and boosts productivity

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CI Nest is an advanced laser cutting software that takes automation to a new level. It's engineered to create optimized machine code for Cincinnati lasers and other leading brands, ensuring every cut is precise, efficient, and performed at peak performance.

Stop wasting time and material. Optimize your laser cutting and transform your business with CI Nest!

CI Nest is programmed with these key features

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  • Intelligent Nesting Automation

    Go beyond basic nesting. Nesting PRO's automatic true shape nesting ensures optimal material usage, while its advanced common line cutting features dramatically reduce waste and cutting time.

  • Seamless Design to Production

    Whether you're working with a flat sketch or a complex 3D model, Nesting PRO handles it all. It intelligently unfolds your 3D models to the correct blank size and incorporates your specific folding data, eliminating a major pain point in the fabrication process.

  • Rules-Based Tabbing & Slug Cut Up

    Apply unique, rules-based features to your nests to ensure parts are ready for downstream operations.

  • Comprehensive Workflow Tools

    From basic material inventory management to an integrated estimating and quoting package, Nesting PRO provides everything you need to manage your entire laser cutting operation from a single, powerful platform.

  • Streamlined Programming:

    Boost your team's efficiency with batch conversion and 2D CAD creation and editing. This software gives you the power to make quick adjustments and program jobs with unprecedented speed.

System Requirements for CI Nest

  • Windows 10 (not Home version) PC Computer, 3GHz Processor, 64 bit required

  • Full 64 bit Microsoft Office

  • Video resolution 1920 x 1080, NVIDIA Quadro (recommended)

  • 500 GB available on hard drive

  • 20 GB RAM

  • USB Port

  • Microsoft Windows networking (for optional network license)

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CI Nest V23.3.266
Full installation package of version 23.3.226 (Released October 2025).

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  • CINCINNATI can assist in troubleshooting your machine through the use of TeamViewer. This software allows our support group to remotely access your control so we can better understand any problems that are occurring.

    No installation required, just download and run.

    • For Windows XP, Embedded Standard and older, download version 12 from this link: TeamViewerQSv12

    • For Windows 8 Embedded and Windows IOT, the latest version can be downloaded here: TeamviewerQSv15

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