2D nesting · Works in your browser
Most shops waste 20–30% of every sheet.
Lapas packs your parts tighter. Upload a DXF, get a cutting layout in under a minute, in your browser. Nothing to install.
Free plan includes the full nesting engine, 5 new projects a month, unlimited re-nests. No credit card, no install.
Coming from Deepnest? See how Lapas compares →
Real jobs, real numbers
For reference: manual nesting typically runs 65–75% utilization.
Independently benchmarked
Measured against Deepnest, not just claimed
We ran Lapas Core v1.1 head to head against Deepnest on 37 nesting cases: same parts, same plates, same time budgets, then scored every result with an independent program that reads the output geometry. On the standard density tests Lapas left 13.9% of the plate as offcut against Deepnest's 26.7%, and on real jobs it fits the same parts on fewer plates. Fewer plates means lower material spend on every run.
Read the full benchmark
Same 187-part job: Lapas fits 2 plates (left); Deepnest needs 3 (right).
- 1.92x
- more of the plate thrown away by Deepnest: 26.7% wasted against our 13.9%
- 10 s
- beats Deepnest's best 5-minute nest, on every shape tested
- 3 plates
- saved across a 10-job batch, 25 against 28, never more
How it works
From file to cut-ready in under a minute
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.
Lapas doesn't replace your CAM. It hands back a nested DXF. Lead-ins, kerf compensation, and cut sequencing stay in the tools you use today. If your machine reads DXF, it works with Lapas.
See it in action
Full nesting job in under 90 seconds
The problem
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.
ROI calculator
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.
Features
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.
From the founder
"I build nesting algorithms for a living, and I kept hearing the same thing from small shops: the good nesting software costs more than the laser's monthly payment, and the free tools are abandoned. Lapas is my answer - a serious nesting engine at a price a three-person shop can justify. Try it on your own files and email me what's missing. I read every message."
Early adopter program
Be one of the first shops on Lapas
- Free plan, no credit card
- Direct line to the people building it
- Your feedback shapes the roadmap
FAQ
Questions before you sign up
Short answers to the things people ask most.
Is it really free? What's the catch?
No credit card, no trial period - just sign up and go. You get the full nesting engine, no part limit, and both DXF and PDF export. The only cap is 5 new projects a month; re-nesting a project you already started is unlimited. If you need more than five new projects a month, Pro is $39/month billed annually.
What counts against the 5 free projects?
Only starting a brand new project. Once a project exists you can re-run it, change spacing, swap sheet sizes, and re-nest it as many times as you want without using another one. Most shops evaluating Lapas never hit the limit in their first month.
Where does Lapas fit in my workflow?
Between your CAD and your CAM. You export flat parts as DXF from CAD, Lapas arranges them on the sheet, and you take the nested DXF into your existing CAM software - which still handles lead-ins, kerf compensation, and cut sequencing exactly as it does today. Nothing about your machine setup changes.
What happens to my DXF files?
They stay yours. Files are transferred over encrypted HTTPS, processed to compute the layout, and never shared with anyone or used for anything else. You can delete your files and your account at any time.
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 - or better, run one of your own jobs through the free plan and compare.
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.
Don't take our word for it.
Upload one of your own DXF files and see the layout yourself. It's free and takes about two minutes.
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