Magpie Nesting From DXF Files

By Blackman & White on March 19th, 2026

If you’ve ever wondered how digital designs make the leap from screen to reality, our latest video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the process in action.

In this short feature, we demonstrate how we cut directly from DXF files using Magpie Nest within Rhino 3D. It’s a workflow that brings precision and efficiency together – taking clean vector designs and translating them seamlessly into machine-ready cuts.

Magpie Nest plays a key role by optimising how shapes are arranged, helping reduce material waste while keeping everything neatly organised for production. Combined with Rhino 3D’s flexibility, it allows us to move quickly from design to fabrication without losing accuracy along the way.

Whether you’re familiar with digital fabrication or just curious about how it all works, this video gives a clear, practical glimpse into our process and how we turn ideas into physical pieces.

Watch the video to see it all come together.