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SigmaTEK 26 Suite Highlights

Built to support high-level fabrication

For more than 25 years, SigmaNEST has worked alongside fabricators to keep production running efficiently. Version 26 continues that commitment—delivering faster performance, smoother programming, and reliable nesting so your machines stay cutting and your business stays moving.

Whether you’re a production manager, programmer, operator, or executive, this release strengthens every step of production with connected workflows, smarter automation, and stable performance you can count on.

What's new in Version 26

• Faster operations — Reduced wait times and improved production tracking keep teams productive.
• Reduced waste — Cleaner part releases and remnant-first nesting improve material yield.
• Precise control — Advanced bevel tooling and flexible pre-piercing support high-tolerance results.
• Refined user experience — Enhanced stability and usability make programming smoother every day.

Faster operations - Reduced wait times and improved production tracking keep team productive.

Dramatic Speed Improvements

One of the most significant upgrades in Version 26 is the optimization of part parameter dialog loading. For daily users, what used to take up to 10 minutes now loads in just 20 seconds—a 99.7% reduction in wait time. This means less downtime, faster decision-making, and smoother programming operations for everyone on the shop floor.

Deferred Data Loading

Operators and daily users benefit from deferred data loading, which minimizes waiting and maximizes cutting time. This empowers users to focus on production rather than system delays.

Shop Manager Enhancements

Production location tracking now allows users to assign physical locations to production items after each operation. Integrated with Color Offload and SFDC, this feature improves traceability, accountability, and lean manufacturing practices by keeping production organized and flowing efficiently.

Reduced waste - Cleaner part releases and remnant-first nesting improve material yield.

Corner Relief Cuts and Manual Scrap Cut

For operations managers and machine operators, new corner relief cuts and manual scrap cut features work together to ensure parts are cleanly released from the skeleton and scrap is broken down into manageable pieces. This reduces the risk of tip-ups, stuck parts, and machine interruptions, supporting both manual and automated unloading environments. Corner relief cuts improves part removal by adding small relief cuts around sharp corners or irregular cutouts, preventing parts from getting stuck in the sheet skeleton.

Manual Scrap Cut in Part Mode

Users can define additional cuts to break down scrap material around dropped-out contours or corner reliefs, ensuring clean separation and safer cutting conditions. This is especially valuable in automated unloading systems.

Remnant-First Nesting

SigmaCTL now automatically prioritizes remnants before new stock, helping steel service centers reduce remnant storage and maximize material usage. This streamlines operations and cuts waste.

Precise control - Advanced bevel tooling and flexible pre-piercing support high-tolerance results.

3D Bevel Tooling

Advanced 3D bevel features like Break Edge, Split Loop, and Edit Leads give users precise control over bevel toolpaths. These tools allow for manual refinement of bevel sequences after NC has been applied, supporting intricate geometries and challenging bevel requirements. SigmaNEST’s rule-based consistency combined with manual control ensures optimal cut quality and reliable machine performance.

Pre-Piercing Flexibility

Pre-piercing can now be performed by part, group, or entire sheet, giving operators and programmers greater flexibility in managing pierce sequencing. This reduces nozzle contamination, cut defects, and supports safer, more consistent cutting.

Auto Tabbing Enhancements (SigmaTUBE SW)

Programmers can now selectively tab either end cuts or internal features, reducing unnecessary tabs and improving cut quality.

Refined user experience - Enhanced stability and usability make programming smoother every day.

Expanded Import/Export Support

Engineers and programmers gain expanded support for SigmaBEND .polp files, Creo representations, partial depth as marking in STEP/CAD Import Plus, and DSTV bevel export. These enhancements eliminate manual data entry, improve data consistency, and ensure smoother CAD-to-CAM integration.

Touch Probe Criteria

SigmaTUBE SW introduces smarter rule creation for automatic probing, identifying when loops fall within cutting boundaries and validating based on probe spacing. This prevents improper or excessive probing, improving accuracy and efficiency.

Report Naming and Layout Image IDs

Customizable report naming and layout image overlays with part IDs make it easier to track parts and cross-reference layouts, improving traceability and flexibility.

SimTrans Copilot

IT and system administrators benefit from SimTrans Copilot, which introduces natural language support for faster troubleshooting. Optimizations reduce memory load and improve stability when handling massive datasets.

Licensing Flexibility and Automation Controls

Enhanced licensing and automation controls give IT teams confidence at scale, supporting future growth and integration across SigmaNEST solutions.