Hypertherm announced a major version update of its ProNest? nesting software that allows even greater productivity enhancements and efficiency for metal fabricators and others within the cutting industry.ProNest 2012 contains a number of new features and comprehensive improvements that make it even easier for users to increase the cut quality, productivity, and profitability of their cutting operation?whether it be plasma, laser, oxyfuel, waterjet, or combination punch. New features and enhancements to ProNest 2012 include: Work Order Processing module ? connects to ERP system; Material grade and gauge functionality ? increases nesting flexibility and costing accuracy when working with parts and plates of varying grades and gauges; and 2D CAD part creation and editing functionality.