SigmaNEST
CAD/CAM software for nesting and cutting optimization
Software that runs any cutting machine
- laser
- plasma
- waterjet
- oxy-fuel
- punch press
- router
- combo
- 5-axis cutting
- knife
- tube and profile cutting
- press brake (bending)
Manage your entire machine park in one unified environment.
Effective support for the entire cutting process
quoting and cutting cost calculations
production orders
sheet stock management
production planning for cutting and bending machines
recording cutting operations from the shop floor
real-time monitoring of selected cutting machines
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As part of the trial, you get 7 hours of consulting and training at no cost.
SigmaNEST features that accelerate your production
Design parts, edit shapes, unfold bent elements and use built-in libraries – without the need for external CAD.
✅ Faster part preparation shortens job lead times.
Automatic part placement on sheets (including remnants) reduces scrap and shortens cutting time.
✅ More parts cut from every sheet.
The system optimizes cutting sequence and path, reducing idle moves and machine wear.
✅ Less machine time = lower costs.
Manage stock, remnants, and track order progress from a single location.
✅ Greater control and better production planning.
SigmaNEST integrates seamlessly with planning, management and warehouse systems. Data is always up to date without manual transfers. This eliminates errors, shortens response times, and improves communication between the office and the shop floor.
✅ Avoid errors and delays because everyone works with the same, current data.
Part import, nest generation and toolpath optimization can run automatically.
✅ Save time and reduce manual errors.
Directly load parts from CAD programs into SigmaNEST without the need for conversion.
✅ Faster and smoother production preparation.
SigmaNEST enables full traceability of every step – from material selection to shop floor completion. With comprehensive traceability, you gain full production history, including:
– material certificates
– raw material batch numbers
– part revisions
– operator who performed the cut
– NC program used
– machine on which the job was run
The system automatically assigns all this information to the specific job and nest, giving you full control over quality and compliance.
✅ Easily meet quality standards and industry requirements.
✅ Instant access to documentation and part history.
✅ Greater transparency and security across the production process.
Real benefits of working with SigmaNEST
Material savings
Minimize scrap and maximize sheet utilization. SigmaNEST users save an average of 4% of material on every job.
Higher cutting productivity
Better job organization, smart planning, and task tracking help you get more out of the same machine.
One system
Manage your entire cutting machine park from a single environment. Gain control, order, and convenience – without switching between programs.
Faster management
All data on materials, jobs, and production is in one place. Make accurate decisions faster – no searching or calling around.
Work automation
Reduce programming and setup time for engineers and operators. SigmaNEST users program machines and create nests up to 5x faster.
Profit assurance
Lower costs, higher output, predictable results. SigmaNEST optimizes processes, directly increasing profitability.
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How SigmaNEST impacts your work?
Company Owner
❗ Unpredictable costs and a gap between plan and reality
❗ Departments don’t collaborate – data is scattered in emails, spreadsheets, and multiple systems
❗ Chaos grows instead of profit – while machines and people are at their limits
✅ Jobs are quoted faster and more accurately – with real margins, not guesses
✅ Better material and machine utilization – without adding more staff or equipment
✅ Consistent data across ERP, office, and shop floor – no errors, delays, or frustration
SigmaNEST does exactly this: it automates quoting, plans nests, and synchronizes data. You make decisions based on hard numbers.
Production Manager
❗ Chaos and delays caused by outdated or inconsistent data – every system shows something different
❗ Manual data transfer between ERP, CAD, and CAM – leading to errors, delays, and frustration
❗ Constant firefighting – scheduling conflicts, wrong codes, machine downtime
✅ Jobs ready for cutting without rework – with the correct plan, time, and NC code
✅ One view of the entire production process – machines, material, and people, all in sync
✅ Faster response to changes – less stress, more control and stability
SigmaNEST unifies planning, programming, and execution in one environment. You see everything – no guesswork.
Manufacturing Engineer / Technologist
❗ CAM cycle times don’t match reality – leading to inaccurate quoting and late deliveries
❗ Every machine has different requirements – forcing you to patch codes, edit files by hand, and test on the shop floor
❗ Process updates are invisible to the system – databases are outdated and nests inaccurate
✅ Programs that run right the first time – with post-processors tailored and tested for your machines
✅ Fast and error-free technology updates – no manual editing of tables
✅ No wasted time fixing CAD files – the system automatically cleans drawings
SigmaNEST gives engineers full control over code and quality. You program faster, with fewer errors, and with confidence that it will work.
Production Planner
❗ No real visibility into production – data is scattered, manual, and outdated
❗ Planning “by eye” – without knowing if material or machines are truly available
❗ Jobs constantly slipping – schedules can’t keep up with changes, forcing constant firefighting
✅ Complete visibility in one place – machines, material, and job progress
✅ Realistic planning – the system automatically checks availability and prevents conflicts
✅ Instant reaction to changes – the schedule updates in sync with production and inventory
SigmaNEST gives planners a complete picture and control over the schedule. You plan without chaos, respond to changes quickly, and keep production on track.
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Why partnering with us is the right move?
Based in Kraków, Poland, STIGO is the exclusive distributor of SigmaNEST in Poland and Eastern Europe. For over 15 years, we’ve been providing implementation, training, and professional technical support to manufacturing companies across the region.
We don’t just sell a “box with software” – we support our customers from the very first conversation through daily use. We know the shops, the people, the challenges, and the constraints – and we understand that theory often looks very different from reality. That’s why we implement SigmaNEST the way your business really works, not the way it looks on paper.
Join the global SigmaNEST community – trusted by over 40,000 manufacturing companies worldwide, including many across Poland and Eastern Europe. Rely on our experience and grow your business with SigmaNEST.
Many CAD/CAM software providers promise technical support, but in practice, it often turns out that there’s only one person responsible for it – the same person who also handles new implementations and current customers. The result? You wait weeks for a response, and every failure means downtime on the production floor.
That’s not theory – we work with companies that switched systems precisely because they lacked real and responsive technical support.
We know exactly how costly hours (or days) of downtime can be. That’s why we have a dedicated technical support team that actually answers the phone, understands your process, and reacts when you need it – immediately.
We integrate cutting machines, automated sheet metal storage systems (Remmert, ISL, Baumalog), loading and unloading units, and company IT systems (ERP, WMS, APS) – all to create a seamless, automated process tailored to your needs.
We’ve developed many additional tools dedicated to integration with sheet metal storage systems and lasers connected to their loading units (including SigmaNEST, Machine Monitor, and SigmaNEST PartFinder).
Even if you’re not planning automation today, it’s worth knowing that we already have ready-to-use solutions – proven, continuously developed, and implemented in manufacturing companies like yours.
When the time comes to optimize your workflow, connect machines with your systems, or shorten production time, you can come back to us.
Because we already know your processes and environment, we can implement the right solution much faster – without starting from scratch.
It’s one of the most widely used nesting solutions in the world – trusted by manufacturers across the USA, Europe, and Asia, as well as hundreds of companies in Poland.
If you’re looking for a reliable solution with professional support – you’re in the right place.
This is how our customers rate us
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Świetny kontakt z firmą. Mam do czynienia z działem serwisowym, któremu moge śmiało dać 5 gwiazdek. Wszystkie sprawy sa załatwiane … więcej szybko, Panowie wszystko tłumaczą co jak gdzie. I nawet jak sie poprosi o coś dodatkowo to zawsze znajdą chwilę by zadziałać. Szkolenia także odbywają sie w przyjemnej atmosferze, wszystko jest tłumaczone dokładnie i profesjonalnie. 5/5 Gorąco polecam.
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Szkolenie organizowane przez Stigo oceniam bardzo pozytywnie. Zajęcia były świetnie przygotowane – prowadzący wykazał się dużą wiedzą, … więcej doświadczeniem i umiejętnością przekazywania informacji w przystępny sposób. Materiały szkoleniowe były konkretne, praktyczne i przydatne w codziennej pracy.
Podobało mi się także profesjonalne podejście organizacyjne – wszystko odbyło się zgodnie z planem, w miłej atmosferze. Dzięki szkoleniu zyskałem nie tylko nowe umiejętności, ale też motywację do dalszego rozwoju.
Z pełnym przekonaniem polecam szkolenia Stigo każdemu, kto chce podnieść swoje kompetencje i poszerzyć wiedzę w praktyczny sposób. -
Współpracuję z firmą STIGO od kilku lat w zakresie oprogramowania do wycinarek laserowych. To profesjonalny, rzetelny i godny zaufania … więcej partner biznesowy, który zawsze zapewnia wysoki poziom obsługi oraz wsparcia technicznego. Z pełnym przekonaniem polecam współpracę z firmą STIGO.
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Discover the SigmaNEST ecosystem
With additional modules, you can expand the system with features tailored to your company’s needs.
CAD/CAM
Solutions for machine programming
A dedicated module for preparing tubes and profiles directly within the SOLIDWORKS environment. It automatically unfolds assemblies into parts, optimizes material usage, and generates cutting paths for laser and plasma machines, providing full control over the process. Simplifies assembly preparation and accelerates multi-part production.
A 3D software for bending simulation and programming. It automatically selects tools, determines the bend sequence, and analyzes collisions, reducing programming time and improving first-part accuracy. Ensures precise bending results from the very first piece.
An advanced module for unfolding 3D models into flat cutting patterns. It applies K-factor rules, automatically detects bends, and creates accurate flat layouts, eliminating errors in the unfolding stage. Enables a smooth transition from 3D design to production.
A solution for optimizing cut-to-length operations on tubes, profiles, and beams. It generates cutting plans, minimizes material waste, and provides full control over remnants and material tracking. Improves production planning efficiency.
A SOLIDWORKS add-in enabling direct export to DSTV (NC1) format. It streamlines file preparation for beam and profile machines, eliminates data conversion, and reduces programming time. Speeds up documentation and improves production data consistency.
Shop Floor
Solutions for production floor management
A module for planning and supervising production flow. It enables creating schedules that consider priorities, machine capacity, and resource availability. Allows quick reactions to changes and helps maintain smooth, on-time production.
Production load balancing
A system for balancing machine and workstation loads in real time. It automatically distributes tasks between machines and secondary operations (e.g., bending or welding — available with SigmaSCHEDULE) and enables quick rescheduling in case of breakdowns or priority changes. Ensures optimal machine utilization and minimal downtime.
A solution that assists operators in unloading and sorting cut parts from the machine table by order, operation, or customer. Displays a visual sheet layout to prevent mistakes and speed up part transfer to the next stage. Also allows barcode or QR code labeling for better traceability and organization.
A tool for monitoring workstations, material flow, and job progress. It gathers operator input to provide real-time production visibility and control over quality and performance. Supports efficient supervision and operational decisions across the shop floor.
Business Systems
Solutions for production floor management
An integrated system for managing business and manufacturing processes. It combines CRM, quoting, purchasing, inventory, production, and shipping into one environment. Facilitates information flow between departments and eliminates the need to re-enter data across multiple programs. Provides full process visibility and better control over production execution.
A tool for creating accurate quotes and cost calculations based on real production data – technologies, processing times, and material consumption. Uses measured machining times and actual material costs to precisely calculate manufacturing expenses and define appropriate service and material margins. Enables quote performance analysis and customer history tracking, reducing quoting time and minimizing errors.
A system for automatic data exchange between ERP systems and SigmaNEST CAM software. Transfers information between CAD/CAM, ERP, WMS, and production in real time, ensuring data consistency and accuracy across the entire workflow. Simplifies system communication and eliminates errors caused by manual data entry.