Which of the following is listed as a benefit of nesting?

• A. Stacking
• B. Alignment of components
• C. Material cost reduction
• D. Reduced noise

Answer: (A)

Nesting in additive manufacturing focuses on how parts are arranged inside the build area to maximize usable space. The best choice is stacking, because the main benefit of nesting is to fit as many parts as possible in one build by packing them tightly. This makes the process more efficient, reducing the number of separate prints and the overall time and material waste per part. While proper placement can influence alignment or other outcomes, and material costs can decrease as a byproduct of using space more efficiently, reduced noise isn’t related to nesting.