Geometric Releases NestLib 2010 R3

By DE Editors

Geometric Limited has released NestLib 2010 R3 with the inclusion of a new module for the printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication industry.

NestLib is focused on optimizing two dimensional packaging. Highlights of the new version include: 

• Introduction of a new module for PCB fabrication industry. As part of this module, users can nest the parts centrally on the sheet. Users can also provide different clearances in X and Y directions.
• Another feature of interest to PCB manufacturing is scattering of nested parts so that overall nested layout is balanced. This eases the process of fabrication.
• The Inventory Forecasting Module (IFM) is now supported with Shear Nesting module. This allows users in glass cutting and other rectangular nesting domain to forecast the material requirement for their jobs.
• Enhancements to the Rectangular Nesting module, which lets users specify different collar widths on different sides of the rectangular sheets.
• Additional trial is added in Optimizer for users interested in Common line cutting. This generates nested layout with more number of common cuts, thereby reducing overall cutter movement.

NestLib is available as a static library, Dynamic linked library (DLL), and COM DLL. It also supports Java and .NET framework. NestLib is available for 32 -bit and 64 -bit Microsoft Windows OS as well as for Sun Solaris and Linux platforms. It can be ported to Mac OS on demand. NestLib also supports multi-core computing for both dual core and quad core computers.

For more information, visit Geometric.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.