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Nesting software keeps the “lights-out” on  Software features
keep the lasers cutting through the night  "Lights-out" laser
cutting-defined as a machine laser-cutting parts without the
need of operator intervention, typically during an unmanned
evening shift-can only occur when the cutting head can move
around the sheet unencumbered. Advanced nesting software can
ensure that "lights-out" remains on.  Nesting software keeps the
“lights-out” on - TheFabricator.com Figure 1 Material movement
is the key to “lights-out” manufacturing. This flexible
manufacturing system delivers blanks to the laser cutting
machine and then removes the laser-cut parts and skeleton when
done, allowing the process to repeat. Photo courtesy of Mazak
Optonics Corp.  A metal fabricating facility during the day is a
noisy, bustling place. Lift trucks are zooming by, and CNC
machines are cutting away. Production runs at full speed.
Typically in the evening, however, the mach