What it is
SlabWise is a web-based platform for countertop fabricators that combines nesting, quoting, and DXF file translation. The service accepts DXF templates from common templating tools, indexes a free template library (13,037+ DXF templates from 85+ manufacturers), and calculates slab yield and material waste after a template upload. It includes a nesting optimizer that can place pieces from multiple jobs onto a single slab, a DXF middleware layer that auto-detects source files and validates geometry, and a quote generator that produces branded PDFs and a customer portal. The platform also lists CNC and templater compatibility and presents additional shop tools such as slab inventory, job scheduling, invoicing and payments, warranty records, and a remnant marketplace. The website reports average nesting yield improvements of 10–14% and typical monthly shop savings of $3,000–$15,000. It exports machine-ready CNC files for specific CAM software.
Key features
Key features include a Nesting Optimizer that simultaneously places pieces from multiple jobs onto a single slab and reports yield improvements (the website cites average gains of 10–14%). A DXF Middleware component auto-detects source templates, validates geometry, separates layers, and matches sink and appliance cutouts to manufacturer specifications. The Quote Generator converts DXF inputs into branded PDFs, auto-calculates square footage, edge work, and cutouts, offers Good/Better/Best material options, and provides a customer portal with digital signature and Stripe deposit support. The platform provides a free template library (13,037+ DXF templates indexed from 85+ manufacturers, including 10,000+ sink cutouts, 1,800+ cooktops, 600+ edge profiles, and 2,800+ layouts). It also exports machine-ready CNC files and lists compatibility with common templaters, CAM software, and CNC machines.
Use cases
Use cases for SlabWise center on countertop fabrication workflows that involve DXF templates, slab material management, and CNC production. Fabricators can upload DXF templates from a variety of templaters to validate geometry, match cutouts to manufacturer specifications, and export machine-ready CNC files for supported CAM software. Shops can use the nesting optimizer to place pieces from several jobs on one slab to reduce material waste and to batch processing for higher yield. The quote generator converts templates into branded PDFs and a customer portal to collect digital signatures and deposits. Additional operational uses include photo-first slab inventory with cut history, Kanban-style job scheduling, invoicing via Stripe, warranty records, and automatic remnant listing after cuts.
