Autodesk Inventor Nesting 2026 – Sheet Metal Nesting & Fabrication

Autodesk Inventor Nesting 2026 is specialized software for sheet metal fabrication, providing automated part nesting to optimize material usage and reduce scrap. Fully integrated with Autodesk Inventor, it enables engineers and fabricators to generate efficient cutting layouts for CNC machines directly from Inventor sheet metal models.

You will also get access to 2023, 2024, and 2025 versions, in addition to 2026, all under the same subscription.

What You Get

• 1-Year Subscription to Autodesk Inventor Nesting 2026

• Full access to automated nesting, material optimization, and CNC output tools

• License added to your Autodesk account

• Manage your subscription at https://manage.autodesk.com

• Free remote installation by certified technician

• All updates and feature enhancements included during the subscription term

Key Features

• Automatic Nesting of Sheet Metal Parts

• Material Optimization and Waste Reduction

• Support for Multiple Sheet Sizes and Material Types

• Integration with Autodesk Inventor Sheet Metal Environment

• Export to CNC Cutting Machines (Laser, Plasma, Waterjet)

• Reporting Tools for Material Usage and Cutting Plans

• Interoperability with Inventor CAM and FeatureCAM

Included Capabilities

• Automated Nesting: Quickly generate optimal layouts for sheet metal parts

• Material Management: Track material types, sheet sizes, and reduce waste

• CNC Output: Export cutting data directly to compatible CNC machines

• Reporting: Generate material usage reports and cutting plans for fabrication

• Collaboration: Share nesting layouts with Inventor, CAM, and FeatureCAM workflows

• Custom Rules: Apply constraints for part orientation, grain direction, and spacing

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)

• Processor: Intel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 or higher (multi-core recommended)

• RAM: 16 GB minimum (32 GB+ recommended for large assemblies)

• Graphics: Dedicated GPU with 4 GB+ VRAM, DirectX 12 capable

• Storage: SSD with at least 25 GB free space

• Internet: Required for activation, cloud collaboration, and updates