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Composite Manufacturing Software Sheet Metal Manufacturing Software
Choose your industry
Composite Manufacturing Software Sheet Metal Manufacturing Software
Industry leading and award-winning nesting software for all CNC punch, laser, plasma, oxyfuel, waterjet and routing machines.
Ultra performance nesting for CNC roll-based knife cutting machines, often paying for itself in weeks due to high material savings.
Tracking / scheduling
Sheet metal or composite scheduling of nests, and tracking of location, consumption and (composite) material life, with tight ERP integration.
For full 'lights out' automation, ERP integration, also covering material loading, unloading and sorting of parts.
Quickly either manually or fully automatically unfold all popular 3D files, ready for CAD import into JETCAM Expert.
Browser-based quoting software, dedicated to the unique needs of the sheet metal industry. From initial quote through to job card creation.
SEE HOW WE COMPARE
Send us your best nest from your existing CADCAM software along with DXFs of the items nested and we'll provide you with a comparison with our nesting software. How much would just a 1% saving per year make to your business?
REQUEST FREE NEST BENCHMARKNEW CASE STUDY: FETCO®
System paid for itself as well as the MES that it integrated with in under 6 months.
After purchasing JETCAM Expert with Ultra Performance Nesting as part of a larger investment alongside Aquila DMM, the entire project was paid for through a 20% reduction in material costs due to more efficient nesting. FETCO®'s material supplier was so concerned that they arranged an emergency meeting to find out why they were buying less material!
JOC Lite v4 now available
JOC Lite allows users to quickly populate JETCAM Expert's orders list with orders remotely.
Now free, you can either drag and drop components or complex assemblies onto unlimited worksheets for sending to JETCAM for nesting. CSV import allows for fast integration with MRP/ERP systems.
New in v4: Several new features, including order nested components to worksheet - just right click over a nest to send all its components to a specified worksheet.
FEATURED PRODUCT - CROSSTRACK
CrossTrack for Composites
Track location, life and consumption of composite material (to ply level), from delivery, in/out of the freezer and through cutting, layup and the autoclave. Full automation for CAD import, perform static or Just-In-Time dynamic nesting, and generate traceability reports in seconds. With cut scheduling, tracking of layup tools, and more. IoT-ready, with tight integration with ERP systems.
NEW
JETCAM Unfolder supports all major 3D file formats, and allows you to either manually or automatically unfold a 3D file, exporting a flat pattern as a DXF that is ready for CAD import.
Estimate how much nesting software can save
JETCAM Expert delivers a demonstrable return on investment in three key areas. Use our free online calculator to estimate how much you could save. Request a free nesting benchmark comparison to get your percentage saving.
Reduce material waste
High performance nesting often pays for itself in months or even weeks. Options for rectangular and true-shape nesting.
Increase CNC throughput
Optimized NC code for hundred of different CNC brands, covering, punch, laser, combi, knife, waterjet, plasma, oxyfuel and more.
De-skilled processes
Through capabilities such as line automation and simplification of processes staff are freed up for other tasks. Errors are also significantly reduced.
Support
A global network of resellers, support for hundreds of CNC machines, backed up by online video tutorials in the award-winning JETCAM University (free for all customers.
Industry 4.0
Complete the IoT automation feedback loop within your manufacturing facility and benefit from ERP/MES integration and better reporting data.
On-premise/remote access
As many of our customers serve the defence industry we ensure your data remains on-site, with the option for wide area access if required. Cloud hosting also available.
CNC technologies supported
Punch
Laser
Combination
Waterjet
Sonic Knife
Plasma / Oxyfuel
Routing
Latest Releases
For existing customers with a maintenance contract.
Latest releases:Case Studies:
Which punching, laser, plasma, waterjet or knife cutting machine do you have? Read case studies of existing users here.
With the combination of the massive reduction in programming time, material savings and additional throughput on the machine, we calculated our ROI on the upgrade of under four months.
I-Cherng Refrigeration Industrial Co.
Author: Industry Analysis Desk Date: 2024 Subject: Digital tool dependency, vendor lock-in, and the hidden costs of exiting the Autodesk ecosystem. Abstract The act of uninstalling Autodesk software—ranging from AutoCAD to Revit, Maya, and 3ds Max—is rarely a simple technical procedure. It represents a failure of value alignment between vendor and user. This paper argues that the "uninstall" event is a terminal symptom of three deeper dysfunctions: economic fatigue (subscription model friction), technical bloat (resource consumption vs. output), and workflow incompatibility (collaboration silos). We analyze the hidden persistence of Autodesk artifacts (registry keys, background processes, licensing files) that resist standard removal, framing this as a form of digital adhesion . Finally, we explore the post-uninstall landscape: the "open-source trap," the rise of niche competitors (e.g., Blender, FreeCAD, SketchUp), and the psychological relief of subscription termination. 1. Introduction: The Uninstall as a Terminal Diagnostic In enterprise software, installation signifies commitment; uninstallation signifies divorce. For decades, Autodesk enjoyed a near-monopoly in AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) and M&E (Media & Entertainment). Uninstalling was unthinkable—akin to a law firm uninstalling Microsoft Word.
| Artifact Type | Location | Persistence | |---------------|----------|--------------| | Licensing files | C:\ProgramData\FLEXnet | Indefinite | | Logs | C:\Users\[User]\AppData\Local\Autodesk | 2+ years | | ODBC drivers | Registry HKLM\SOFTWARE\Autodesk | Manual deletion | | Scheduled tasks | Task Scheduler → Autodesk folder | Re-runs on boot | | AdskLicensingService | Services.msc | Set to "Automatic" (disabled, not removed) | uninstall autodesk
| Autodesk App | Common Replacement | Friction Level | Cost Delta | |--------------|--------------------|---------------|-------------| | AutoCAD | BricsCAD / LibreCAD | Medium (DWG compatibility issues) | -80% | | Revit | ArchiCAD / Blender BIM | High (no direct conversion) | -60% | | Maya | Blender | Low (for modeling; high for rigging) | -100% | | 3ds Max | Blender / Houdini Indie | Medium (muscle memory conflict) | -95% | | Inventor | FreeCAD / Solid Edge Community | High (parametric parity lacking) | -100% | Author: Industry Analysis Desk Date: 2024 Subject: Digital
However, the technical act is deliberately sabotaged by residual processes and registry keys. Therefore, a truly deep uninstall requires not just a click, but a —often of the entire OS. This paper argues that the "uninstall" event is
Many uninstall Autodesk for Blender or FreeCAD, only to reinstall after 3 months when they discover missing constraints, unstable branches, or lack of production-ready rendering. Uninstall stickiness depends on the user’s tolerance for community support vs. paid support. 6. Conclusion: The Uninstall Is Never Just an Uninstall To uninstall Autodesk software is to reject a vendor’s entire philosophy: perpetual rent, forced updates, telemetry, and walled gardens. It is a declaration that the user values ownership, lightness, and freedom over compatibility and “industry standard” status.
