GUNNAR NEWS -

Feb 2011 - COMNG SOON! - GUNNAR T2 SCRIBE: PRECISION PEN TOOL

GUNNAR have just announced the latest addition to their award-winning CMC technology, with the upcoming release of the new GUNNAR SCRIBE PRECISION PEN TOOL.

This optional pen tool features an industry first, with the ability to allow you to cut bevel, straight and pen lines in a completely automatic, un-interrupted process. The GUNNAR SCRIBE PRECISION PEN TOOL kit can be fitted to any current model GUNNAR CMC, and offers a universal, tool-less clamping system that can hold any standard type of pen up to 16mm diameter. It is completely integrated with GMC operating software, including new pre-installed cliparts, fonts and easy to use templates for limitless decorative design options.

Click Here for more information on the new GUNNAR SCRIBE PRECISION PEN TOOL.

Dec 2010 - EVEN MORE GUNNAR GMC Software templates by Jared Davis

Master Certified Picture Framer and Gunnar "Guru", Jared Davis, has just released over 40 innovative and new matcutting design templates, exclusively for GUNNAR's new GMC software for GUNNAR CMC's.

Commenting on his new achievement, Davis says, "I take my inspiration for new templates, from different designs and styles of architecture, as well as from numerous requests I've received from many CMC owners from framers all around the globe.

Additional to these new mat templates, Jared has also created over 150 brand new clipart templates for GUNNAR's GMC software as well. Davis remarks, "I feel these new advanced mat templates & clip arts I've designed are more creative and usable than your standard, traditional concepts, and will help CMC users take their custom mat designs to a completely new level!" These new templates & clip arts are available completely free of charge to all GUNNAR CMC owners using the GUNNAR Mat Creator software package, in their next update of GMC software V1.1, due to be released in Dec 2010.  

Click Here to learn more about the new ground-breaking Gunnar GMC software.

August 2010 - GUNNAR Releases New "Dynamic Merge Tools" in GMC Software

GUNNAR’s latest GMC software release features a new comprehensive range of Dynamic Merge Tools which not only allow you to overlap and combine multiple shapes, but also create a dynamic path between shapes on the fly, for fantastic collage effects never previously achievable on any CMC software. You can also trim and overlap shape areas to create different effects as well, which reduces the need to import these type of designs from external software.

Click Here to learn more about the new ground-breaking Gunnar GMC software.   

July 2010 - GUNNAR Releases New “Direct Draw Mode” in GMC Software

For the first time ever for any CMC, GUNNAR GMC software features the ability to create truly customised shapes and designs, quickly and easily.

Direct Draw Mode allows you to create or modify ANY desired shape directly on the screen just with the mouse!

• Just click and draw directly around ANY image or photo!

• Modify ANY existing clipart, shape or template!

Featuring a complete range of drawing tools, with Direct Draw Mode, you can paste any photo or image in the background and quickly trace around it  without the need to import from other external software packages! The possibilities are endless…. and now within reach!

• No need for importing from external software

• No separate, unfamiliar program interface

• No advanced learning or software knowledge required

• No coordinate plotting or math required!

Click Here to learn more about the new ground-breaking Gunnar GMC software.   

April 2010 - New GUNNAR GMC Software templates by Jared Davis

Jared Davis, Megawood's Gunnar product Manager, has recently created 35 brand new custom designed templates, which have been introduced into the new GUNNAR GMC software, Globally released in April 2010.

Jared says, “I’ve recently been learning the subtle art of “software programming in C#”, and for many years I’ve have numerous requests from GUNNAR CMC owners for custom templates, which could help simplify some of the regular mat cutting requirements and procedures for framers. So I’ve taken note of all of these, and finally been able to create my own personal collection of templates, which have now been incorporated into the GMC software for framers to use.”

He adds, “These designs are not just clip arts… they are completely customized, dimension-driven templates, and because they are based on real requests from framers, they are far more relevant and usable for framing requirements, rather than the typical, unpopular template shapes like “love hearts”, “stars” and “hexagons”. My new skills in software programming, can now also allow me to be able to create a special custom template design for any Gunnar CMC owner, should they have a specific need or requirement.”

Some of the new template designs are genuine “world firsts” – and include completely customised NRL & AFL jersey templates (because every jersey is a different size!); completely customised “Cricket Bat” template, plus some traditional art deco and emulated hand carve designs, which were influenced from genuine hand carved mat designs obtained from framing jobs from the early 1900’s.

March 2010 - GUNNAR now on Facebook!

Become a fan of the new Gunnar Facebook page, and feel free to interact and make some comments! www.facebook.com/gunnarcmc/

November 2009 - New GUNNAR website now online!

Gunnar have just uploaded their brand new website, which features photographs of many Aussie Gunnar CMC owners!

Check it out at www.gunnar-int.com

April 2009 - GUNNAR F1 receives SMAC Gold  Innovation Award at Paris Show

Once again, Gunnar has secured their position in the industry as pioneers of CMC innovation, by winning yet another award, this time in France.

After receiving a Fine Art Trade Guild award in 2007 for innovating the concept of debossing and scoring with the Gunnar T1, and the recent Professional Picture Framers Association Award for “Recognition for Innovation” in Las Vegas, the Gunnar F1 Hybrid has now won the exclusive gold SMAC “Innovation Award” at the recent SMAC show, held in Paris in March.

The Gunnar F1 Hybrid’s revolutionary automatic changing 45° and 90° cutting head, combined with fully automatic blade depth adjustment, is being globally recognised as “the next dimension” in CMC technology. Combined with Gunnar’s powerful new GMC software, the award-winning Gunnar F1 Hybrid is making an historic impact on our industry, which will remain for many years to come.

March 2009 - GUNNAR receives PPFA "Recognition for Innovation" Award

This month, at the Professional Picture Framers Association annual awards ceremony in Las Vegas (at the PMA show), Andreas Weissenberger, the owner & inventor of GUNNAR CMC’s, was awarded the rare and prestigious “Recognition for Innovation” award from the PPFA – for pioneering the innovative concept of the “CMC” in the early nineties.

PPFA Award of Recognition for Innovation: individual who is directly responsible for a concept or product that has become a significant factor in the picture framing industry; who has made a drastic impact on the industry through his/her innovative development or pioneering efforts; and who has significantly contributed to the advancement of the framing industry.

This award is not given every year, as it is rare – and historically only awarded to industry pioneers. Previous recipients of this award include:

• 2008 Frank Chavez (pioneer of the concept of “fabric wrapped” mats)

• 2005 Vicki Schober (invented the concept of “Bevel Accents”)

• 1999 Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF (educational legend!)

• 1989 Greg Fremstad (Invented Framespace)

• 1987 Helmar Nielsen (Pioneer of Aluminium Moulding)

• 1986 Antoine Cassesse (invented the world’s first v-shaped wedge, and the concept of “the underpinner”)

• 1983 William B Keeton (pioneer of the “tabletop matcutter”)

Apart from inventing the world's first CMC, Andreas (and GUNNAR) has also continually released more “world first” CMC innovations than any other industry specific brand of CMC around the globe.

We have put together a timeline of GUNNAR's unique, pioneering achievements in CMC development for our industry: have a closer look at this impressive list of GUNNAR "world firsts" here.

When you combine this award, with GUNNAR’s recent “Innovation Award” award from the Fine Art Trade Guild in 2007 for the GUNNAR T1 debossing tool head concept, this now makes GUNNAR the number one, most “awarding winning” CMC manufacturer in the industry.

Something to truly be proud of. Congratulations Andreas, and GUNNAR.

January 2009 - GUNNAR release world's first "hybrid" CMC - GUNNAR F1 Hybrid

Now, for the first time ever, framers can automatically change between 45º and 90º cuts, with a single, multi-purpose cutting head, in a single, uninterrupted process! There’s nothing the new GUNNAR F1 Hybrid can’t handle: automatic change between straight and beveled cuts, automatic variable blade depth, automatic v-grooves, front or back, all in a single, seamless process.

Cut single, double or triple mats, in one un-interrupted step! And of course the new, revolutionary GUNNAR F1 HYBRID offers uncompromised Swiss precision and speed, at an affordable price.

No head changes, no cartridge changes, no dial adjustments, no mistakes, no problems – it’s all automatic! Designed by framers for framers, the new GUNNAR F1 HYBRID is the epitome of intuitive design and intelligent operation in one complete package. Click here for more info.

December 2008 - GUNNAR release new software update - V6.3

Gunnar have just release a new software update for SPT32. The new software features many new "easy to use" templates and designs. All Gunnar owners can download this new update direct from Gunnar's Website - Click here.

October 2008 - new GUNNAR testimonial videos online

Click here to watch and listen to what other Australian framers have to say about their Gunnar CMC's and how their business has changed as a result. Find out why these framers chose to pick Gunnar over any other brand of CMC. Read written letters and testimonials for Gunnar CMC owners, and see how they feel about the after sales service and support.

February 2008 - GUNNAR releases new GUNNAR 4001

Gunnar have finally released the new ground-breaking predecessor to the popular 3001 - the GUNNAR 4001. Able to operate at breathtaking speeds of up to 2000mm/second, no other CMC on the planet can match it for production output. Featuring a revolutionary clamping system of a vacuum table combined with countersunk pneumatic button clamps - matboards are secured with absolute confidence. Combined with Gunnar's reputation for uncompromised quality and precision, the Gunnar 4001 is an undisputed industry champion.  - Click here.

October 2007 - New Gunnar Artwork Collection by Jared Davis, now available!

Jared Davis, the Gunnar Guru, has just for the first time a collection of his digital artwork pieces now available exclusively to Gunnar owners to cut & reproduce. You can find a gallery of these unique and creative designs on Jared's personal website - Click here.

May 2007 - GUNNAR Tool Kit wins FATG 2007 Innovation Award!

January 2007 - GUNNAR release NEW Print head option for 4001

Introducing another world-first, Gunnar have just announced a new optional print head for the GUNNAR 4001, which will print barcodes, alphanumeric and graphic logos onto the back of your mats during the cutting process. Click here for more information on this new feature.

December 2006 - GUNNAR release new software update - V6.1

Gunnar have just release a new software update for SPT32. The new software features many new "easy to use" templates and designs, as well as an advanced and improved font mode - for cutting any true type font. All Gunnar owners can download this new update direct from Gunnar's Website - Click here.

September 2006 - Gunnar release the NEW T1 Optional Tool Head for Gunnar CMC's.

Once again, Gunnar have secured their industry "pioneer" status by releasing another world first. Gunnar have just released a new optional tool head for the current range of Gunnar CMC's. The GUNNAR T1 allows Gunnar CMC owners to create unique decorative debossed designs and embellishments on mat board. The design options are limitless and can be created as small as you desire. This new tool head will also allow Gunnar owners to create instant fold up boxes and cardboard corners at the click of button. Click here for more information in this amazing new accessory.