strip-packing

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of efficiently packing rectangular items into a strip with a fixed width, aiming to minimize the overall height used. This is crucial for reducing material waste and optimizing space in manufacturing, printing, and cutting processes.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Minimize Packing Height: Algorithms are provided to find the most compact arrangement of items.
• Handle Rotations: Supports rotating items by 90 degrees to find better fits.
• Guillotine vs. Non-Guillotine Cuts: Differentiates between packing strategies based on cutting constraints.
• Use Case: A textile manufacturer needs to cut patterns from a roll of fabric (fixed width). This Skill can determine the optimal layout of patterns to minimize the amount of fabric wasted along the length of the roll.

Quick Start

Use the strip-packing skill to pack the provided items into a strip with a width of 100 units.