Do you carry out your nesting manually, which can sometimes take hours and present many risks of human error, or have you invested in expensive software that’s difficult to learn?
What if we told you that there are some very effective nesting software packages with an intuitive, automated user model and flexibility through a SaaS subscription?
Choosing to integrate computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) functionalities into a web-based application in SaaS (Software as a Service) mode, hosted in the cloud, offers numerous time- and cost-saving advantages for users in industrial environments: craftsmen, subcontractors or machine builders.
Here are 10 points that will (certainly) convince you to take the plunge 😉:
Increase accessibility and inter-team collaboration
A web-based CAD/CAM application in the cloud is synonymous with inter- and extra-team access and collaboration to CAD and CAM tools anywhere in the world with an Internet connection.
Profitability
Nesting and flat-bed die-cutting software based on a SaaS&Cloud model allows users to take out a subscription that they can modulate according to their needs and level of activity. The possibility of upgrading, suspending or stopping a subscription without obligation is decidedly less presumptuous, and frees users from an initial investment that is often a heavy burden on company treasuries. What’s more, these software packages often come with a free trial, enabling you to test the features and interface before taking the plunge and subscribing.
Automatic updates
Cloud-based CAD/CAM software benefits from a continuous improvement process and regular automatic updates. This means that users can access the latest features, bug fixes and security features without having to stop production or even worry about updates.
Safety
CAD/CAM software publishers who provide SaaS&Cloud solutions are well aware of the security and trust issues involved. Software architectures are designed from the outset to be robust and encrypted, to provide the best possible protection for customer data. The choice of a solid and recognized payment platform such as Stripe is also essential to guarantee users confidence and serenity in the application.
Data storage and backup
Cloud-based 2D nesting and cutting software combines scalable storage systems to accommodate increasing space requirements, while automatically and regularly backing up design and manufacturing data to limit the potential loss of users’ projects.
Version control
Automation can also be found in the different versions of web-based nesting software: in fact, the editors of these software packages set up automatic version controls, making it possible to track the different versions of a project to maintain the completeness of the data it contains, or to cancel them if necessary.
Integration with third-party software
Cloud-based CAD/CAM web applications can easily integrate with other tools and services via APIs, enabling seamless workflow and interoperability with complementary software.
Flexible hardware requirements
Reduced dependence on local resources: Cloud CAD/CAM applications reduce dependence on powerful local hardware, enabling users to run resource-intensive tasks on cloud servers. This is particularly advantageous for users with less powerful or less specialized local machines.
Real-time collaboration
Cloud-based CAD/CAM solutions facilitate real-time collaboration, and allow multiple users to work simultaneously on the same project. This streamlines design and manufacturing processes and improves overall efficiency.
Reduce IT costs
SaaS&Cloud CAD/CAM software publishers often offer to manage a range of services for their customers, enabling them to lighten the load on IT teams at the customer’s premises, or replace them in the case of VSEs or individuals working alone. The latter can then concentrate on their CAD/CAM expertise without worrying about IT infrastructure.
In short, choosing CAD/CAM software in SaaS&Cloud is a real strategy that pays off in the industrial world, as it offers many advantages, such as greater profitability, greater security and simplicity of use, the possibility of extended collaboration, and ultimately improved overall workflow in CAD/CAM projects.