INESCOP ICadNest Production 2025 – Advanced Material Optimization and Automated Nesting Software for Footwear Manufacturing

ICadNest Production is a specialized cutting and nesting software developed by INESCOP (Instituto Tecnológico de Calzado y Conexas), a world leader in footwear CAD/CAM systems with more than 2,000 installations worldwide. The software enables automated and optimized piece placement to maximize material usage and reduce waste from the first cut, driving more efficient and sustainable production processes.

Primary Users

ICadNest Production 2025 is designed for production managers, footwear manufacturers, cutting room operators, and pattern engineers who seek to optimize material usage and streamline the cutting process. It serves professionals who:

  • Require automated nesting for footwear components to minimize material waste and reduce production costs

  • Need to efficiently organize and send footwear pattern pieces to production with maximum efficiency

  • Work with various cutting machines and require seamless export compatibility without additional adaptation

Key Features & Capabilities

Automated and Optimized Nesting

  • Automated Piece Placement: Organize every pattern piece and send it to production with maximum efficiency.

  • Optimized Material Use: Uses advanced algorithms to minimize material waste and reduce production costs.

  • Size Grading: Automatically handles size grading for footwear components during the nesting process.

Cutting Preparation and Export

  • Seamless Machine Export: Exports patterns directly to any cutting machine without additional adaptation. Supports a wide range of formats, including HPGL/GPL, DXF, SHC, CPZ, and SPF.

  • Automatic Data Sheet Filling: Automates the creation of technical data sheets, streamlining the documentation process.

Documentation and Material Management

  • Material Consumption Calculation: Provides advanced calculations for managing inventory and optimizing material orders.

  • Generation of Techpacks: Creates detailed manufacturing process documentation (Techpack) to guide production.

Recent Enhancements (2025)

Based on the “What’s new December 2025” release, the software has received several refinements:

  • Disable Size Printing: Users now have the option to disable size printing on nested pieces.

  • Improved Piece Preview: The preview of pieces has been enhanced with color identification for easier visualization.

What’s New in ICadNest Production 2025

The 2025 version integrates a series of refinements and updates that enhance usability and performance:

Key Enhancements

  • User Interface and Visualization: Improved piece preview with color identification for clearer layout visualization.

  • Printing Control: Added option to disable size printing on pieces, offering greater control over the final output.

  • General Stability: Includes bug fixes and general improvements for a more stable user experience.

Strategic Evolution

The software continues to be developed by INESCOP, which remains at the forefront of footwear technology. The organization is leveraging AI and 3D technologies to further innovate the design and production workflow, integrating tools like the AI sketch generator AIGEN4FASHION into their CAD platform, ICad Evolve. This ensures the ICadNest ecosystem remains at the cutting edge of the industry.