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 [[https://lightburnsoftware.com/ | Lightburn]] is a popular, more functional laser controller application, but sadly only the proprietory LaserCut software will work with the MPC6515 controller in our laser cutter.
+== Deepnest.io ==
+[[https://deepnest.io/ | Deepnest.io]] is an open source nesting application, great for laser cutters, plasma cutters, and other CNC machines.
+Deepnest packs your parts into a compact area to save material and time. It automatically merges common lines so the laser doesn't cut the same path twice.
+This not only saves time but improves part quality by avoiding heat warping from multiple laser passes.
+== DXF for Laser ==
+[[https://apps.autodesk.com/FUSION/en/Detail/Index?id=7634902334100976871&os=Win64&appLang=en | DXF for Laser]] is a Fusion 360 adding for generating DXFs for laser cutting, including a kerf.
+By adjusting your geometry for the width of the laser cut you have full control over how tightly your parts fit together.
+This add-in also supports the creation of multi-layered DXF files, splitting your perimeter and cutouts into their own layers.