Updates & News
Stay up to date with the latest improvements, feature releases, and important updates to Cut Optimizer.
December 18, 2025 — Reverse Optimization: Discover the Best Stock Lengths for Maximum Yield
Traditional 1D cutting optimization starts with predefined stock lengths such as 214 in, 252 in, 288 in, 6000 mm, 12000 mm etc. and focuses on finding the best cutting patterns. Reverse Optimization changes that approach completely.
With Reverse Optimization, the stock length is unknown at the start. Instead of optimizing cuts for given bars, the system determines which input length or combination of lengths delivers the highest possible yield. This is ideal for companies that can order custom material lengths directly from the factory instead of relying on standard sizes.
How Reverse Optimization Works
Rather than supplying fixed stock lengths, you define constraints and preferences, and the optimizer determines the most efficient solution.
- Length range – Define the minimum and maximum limits for acceptable stock lengths.
- Granularity – Control how stock lengths are rounded, for example every 10 mm, 50 mm, 100 mm, or 0.5, 1, 2, or 5 inches, ensuring results match real-world manufacturing constraints.
To focus purely on optimal cutting yield and material efficiency, Reverse Optimization ignores available material quantities and does not consider leftover scrap. The goal is to identify the best possible input length or lengths.
Better Yield Through Smarter Input Lengths
Pricing is estimated using standard material prices and extrapolated to custom lengths, allowing you to evaluate the cost efficiency of ordering non-standard sizes.
Whether you are evaluating cutting optimization software, exploring optimal cutting strategies, or comparing alternatives to traditional tools, Reverse Optimization provides a powerful way to reduce waste and improve yield.
This feature further strengthens Cut Optimizer as an advanced 1D cutting optimization SaaS, helping you optimize not only the cutting patterns, but the material itself.
November 21, 2025 — Project Notes Added
You can now add detailed notes to your projects. A new notes section is available just below the project title, making it easy to add descriptions, context, or important details.
November 09, 2025 — Import Scrap Material from Excel or CSV
A new import option is now available for scrap materials! You can quickly load your leftover material data by uploading an Excel or CSV file, or by simply pasting values directly from your spreadsheet. This feature is designed to speed up data entry and make it easier to reuse existing materials without manually typing each value.
Upcoming Changes to Free and Paid Plans — Effective November 1, 2025
We’re making these changes to ensure Cut Optimizer remains sustainable and continues improving. Paid plans allow us to add new features, optimize performance, and provide better support. The free plan is still available for light use and exploration, while heavier usage will require an upgrade.
Starting November 1st, 2025:
- The free plan will include 1 project, 1 material, and up to 10 items.
- Export feature (PDF, Excel, CSV, and Text) will be available only in paid plans.
- Existing subscribers will not be affected and will retain all current features.
- Fully functional demos will remain available for everyone to explore the app’s capabilities before upgrading.
The current Factory plan will be renamed to Pro, keeping all existing features. A new Core plan will be introduced, providing essential functionality for smaller projects and hobby use.
October 18, 2025 — Expanded Symmetry Options
We’ve enhanced symmetry support! Previously, symmetry was available only top-to-bottom (X-axis). Now, symmetry is supported around all three axes — top-to-bottom, side-to-side, and lengthwise. Item notation has also been updated to reflect these new options.
October 9, 2025 — Material Joining Feature
A new material joining feature is now available. You can combine scrap and raw materials before optimization to make better use of leftovers and reduce waste.
You can configure:
- Maximum number of allowed joins
- Minimum join length
- Whether only scrap can be joined, a single raw material with multiple joins, or all materials equally
This gives you more control over how materials are reused and helps improve overall efficiency.