Show HN: NestForge, true-shape nesting in the browser, every layout re-verified

Category: devtools

Tags: nesting, wasm, cad, optimization, geometry

Score: 8.0/10 (Innovation: 8, Technical: 9, Documentation: 6, Utility: 7)

NestForge is a browser-based true-shape nesting tool for laser/plasma cutting, implemented in Rust/WASM. Its key innovation is an independently implemented validator that re-verifies every layout using robust geometric predicates, ensuring reliability and trust. It handles dirty DXF files gracefully and runs fully client-side, making it accessible and private.

Target audience: fabrication engineers, CAD/CAM developers, makers

Repository: https://nestforge.dauerschicht.com/app/

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