Most shops waste 20–30% of every sheet.
Fix it in 60 seconds.
Upload a DXF. Get a tighter cutting layout — free, no credit card, no install.
Sheets are expensive. Waste doesn't have to be.
of every sheet goes in the scrap bin. At $4k/month in steel, that's up to $1,200 thrown away.
your best operator spends laying out parts by hand instead of running the machine.
for SigmaNEST, ProNest, Lantek. Built for factories, not small shops.
How much is waste costing your shop?
Move the sliders. See what you could save each month.
Estimate assumes optimized utilization reaches 90%. Actual savings depend on part complexity, material type, and operator method.
Everything your shop needs. Nothing it doesn't.
Not a bloated CAM suite. Just a nesting engine that works.
True-shape nesting
Parts pack by their real shape, not bounding boxes. Curves, arcs, and irregular shapes fit tight.
Two nesting engines
Quick mode for fast estimates. Deep mode for maximum savings. Pick per job.
Live nesting preview
Watch parts drop onto the sheet in real time. See utilization climb as it runs.
DXF & SVG import
Works with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, FreeCAD — upload and nest in one step.
DXF · PDF export
Machine-ready DXF output in one click. PDF reports for quoting customers.
Runs in your browser
No download. No IT. Windows, Mac, Linux, tablet — all work.
How it works
From file to cut-ready in under 60 seconds
If you can upload a file, you can use Lapas.
Upload your parts
Drop in your DXF or SVG. Set how many of each part you need.
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, FreeCAD — all supported.
Set your sheet size
Enter sheet dimensions, kerf width, pick a nesting engine.
Multiple sheets, rotation rules, and grain direction supported.
Get your cutting layout
Download DXF or PDF report. Ready for the machine or your customer.
See sheets needed, utilization %, and part placement.
See it in action
Full nesting job — under 90 seconds
Be one of the first shops to try Lapas
Sign up free, test it with your own DXF files, and tell us what you think.
FAQ
Questions before you sign up
Short answers to the things people ask most.
Is it really free? What's the catch?
The free plan is free forever — no credit card, no trial period. You can upload DXF/SVG files and run nesting jobs right away. The free plan has a monthly job limit. If you need unlimited jobs, Pro is $49/month.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. No contracts. Downgrade to free or cancel Pro at any time. No cancellation fee, no lock-in.
Will it work with my DXF files?
Almost certainly. Lapas reads DXF files from AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, FreeCAD, and all standard CAD tools. It handles LWPOLYLINE, CIRCLE, ARC, SPLINE, and nested INSERT/BLOCK entities. SVG is also supported.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Lapas runs in your browser. No download, no IT. Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and shop-floor tablets.
How much material will I save?
Most shops see 15–30% better utilization vs. manual nesting. Typical results vary by job type and current method. Try the ROI calculator above to estimate your savings.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Files are processed securely and never shared. Delete them any time. All data transfer uses encrypted HTTPS.
What machines does it work with?
Compatible with most CNC cutters: fiber/CO₂/diode lasers, plasma, waterjet, CNC routers, knife cutters. Export your nested layout as DXF — compatible with virtually all CAM software and controllers.
How is it different from Deepnest?
Deepnest is a free desktop tool that hasn't been updated since 2021. Lapas is browser-based, actively maintained, handles DXF natively, has live preview, and exports to DXF and PDF — with real human support.
Still have questions? Email us — we reply fast.
Upload a DXF.
See the difference.
Your first nesting job takes under 60 seconds. Try it and see how much you save.
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