Deepnest

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1151 stars · 320 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

Deepnest (and its browser-based predecessor SVGnest) is an open-source vector nesting tool that packs arbitrary 2D shapes into sheets of material with minimal waste, using No Fit Polygon placement and a genetic algorithm for optimization. It serves as a free alternative to expensive commercial nesting software for laser cutting, CNC, and similar fabrication workflows.

Use cases

• nest svg parts for laser cutting to minimize material waste
• pack irregular shapes onto sheets for cnc cutting
• fit parts into holes of other parts (part-in-part nesting)
• free alternative to commercial nesting software
• optimize sheet layout for plasma cutting
• reduce number of material sheets needed for a cut job

When to choose

• you need to nest arbitrary or concave vector shapes, not just rectangles
• you want a free open-source alternative to expensive industrial nesting tools
• you work with SVG files and laser/CNC cutting workflows
• you need part-in-part placement support

When to avoid

• you need rectangular-only bin packing, where simpler specialized tools suffice
• you require commercial support or guaranteed industrial-grade results
• you need a fast solution - the genetic algorithm is CPU intensive
• your input isn't clean vector outlines

Facets

application · maturity active

graphics simulation developer-tools graphics cross-platform browser cross-platform nesting laser-cutting cnc svg bin-packing genetic-algorithm fabrication automation web-server

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