Stars, Stripes & Holiday Hours

We’re taking a long weekend to celebrate Independence Day!

Striker Systems will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the holiday and will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, July 6.

As America gets ready for its 250th birthday in 2026, we’re proud to keep supporting the shops, fabricators, and manufacturers that help keep this country cutting, building, and moving forward.



Wishing you a safe, happy, and sparkler-filled 4th of July!

Adding Equipment?

Don’t Add Software Complexity

One of the most common challenges we see in fabrication shops often starts with what seems like a simple decision: purchasing a new laser, punch, or plasma machine and using the CAD/CAM software offered by the machine vendor.

Since the software is “included,” it can feel like the logical path forward. But that software may not be as free—or as flexible—as it appears.

Linear Nesting with SS-NEST: Optimize Cut Plans for Bars, Tubes & Stock Lengths

In this software usage tip, we demonstrate how to set up a linear nesting job using CSV production data, define available stock lengths, and compare Best Multiple versus Best Single Auto Sheet Selection options. Using a utility trailer manufacturing example with steel angle stock, SS-NEST helps determine efficient cut layouts, improve material utilization, reduce scrap, and simplify material handling.



Whether you are cutting metal, wood, or other linear materials, this workflow shows how SS-NEST can help create practical cut plans and shop floor layout reports.

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Artificial Intelligence at Striker Systems: Investing in the Future of Manufacturing Software

Artificial Intelligence is transforming how software is developed, how businesses operate, and how manufacturers make decisions. At Striker Systems, we are actively embracing AI throughout our organization to improve efficiency today while laying the groundwork for the next generation of manufacturing software solutions.

Although AI may not yet be visible as a dedicated feature within Striker products, it is already delivering meaningful benefits behind the scenes. Across our software development teams, AI-assisted tools are helping accelerate coding, streamline testing, improve productivity, and shorten development cycles. By reducing time spent on repetitive tasks, our engineers can focus more attention on solving complex manufacturing challenges and advancing the capabilities of our CAD/CAM and nesting solutions.

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Striker Systems at FABTECH 2026

Striker Systems is excited to be part of FABTECH 2026, taking place October 21–23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. As North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event, FABTECH is a great opportunity to connect with manufacturers, explore new technologies, and discuss ways to improve sheet metal operations.

We look forward to seeing customers, partners, and industry professionals in Las Vegas this fall.



6 Common Sheet Metal Mistakes That Quietly Erode Profitability

How better process alignment and Striker software help manufacturers reduce waste, improve consistency, and get more from their equipment.

In sheet metal manufacturing, profitability is rarely lost because of one major failure. More often, margins are reduced by small, repeated inefficiencies: a few points of material waste, extra machine motion, inconsistent programming methods, or software features that go unused.



These issues are easy to overlook because they often feel minor in isolation. But across hundreds or thousands of parts, they can have a meaningful impact on throughput, material costs, and shop-floor confidence.

Here are six common mistakes we see in sheet metal operations, along with ways Striker software helps manufacturers reduce waste, improve consistency, and get more from their equipment.