# SmartSolidNester for laser cutting

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**Created:** [May 30, 2025, 7:27am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/smartsolidnester-for-laser-cutting/205215 "2025-05-30T07:27:29Z")\
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> **[SmartSolidNester – Easy 3D BREP Flattening & Nesting for CNC and Laser...](https://www.food4rhino.com/en/app/smartsolidnester-easy-3d-brep-flattening-nesting-cnc-and-laser-cutting-rhino-7-8)**
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> Flatten and nest solid Breps for CNC or laser cutting in Rhino 7 & 8 using a simple Grasshopper component. No scripting or modeling experience required.

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The SmartSolidNester component is developed specifically for Grasshopper users to simplify the process of flattening and nesting solid bodies in preparation for laser cutting.

Key Features:

Simple and intuitive interface that requires no prior experience.

Ready-to-use project: just select the solid objects and draw a rectangle to define the nesting sheet.

Automatic sequential numbering of parts in both the original design and nested layout to assist with post-cut assembly.

The component is available on the RhinoFood platform, with a free limited trial version to explore its features and inputs.  
To access the full version, please refer to the link included in the download files on the same page.

🔗 [SmartSolidNester – Easy 3D BREP Flattening & Nesting for CNC and Laser Cutting in Rhino 7 & 8 | Food4Rhino](https://bit.ly/4jrxpzl)