GUNNAR CMC COMPUTERISED MAT CUTTER INDUSTRY MILESTONES

GUNNAR - THE INDUSTRY'S MOST

"AWARD WINNING"

CMC PIONEERS

Since the inception of the Computerised Mat Cutter (CMC) in the early 90’s, Gunnar are globally recognized as the industry pioneers of computerised matcutting, and continually release more “world first” innovations than any other brand of CMC, including the following milestones:

• 1991 ‐ development began of world’s first CMC, designed by framers, for framing.

• 1992 ‐ first Gunnar CMC prototype was released.

• 1992 ‐ first CMC to offer horizontal operation (to eliminate gravity issues).

• 1994 ‐ first CMC with left/right split production table (Gunnar 1001‐XL).

• 1994 ‐ first CMC with automatic initialization (Gunnar 1001‐XL).

• 1994 ‐ first CMC to cut 12ply mat board (Gunnar 1001‐XL).

• 1994 ‐ first CMC to cut 5mm foam board with a bevel cut (Gunnar 1001‐XL).

• 1994 ‐ first CMC to introduce oval cutting system with no start/finish marks (still unique!).

• 1998 ‐ first freely selectable park position for cutting head (Spt32 V1.1).

• 1998 ‐ first CMC software to offer user‐controllable cutting sequence.

• 1998 ‐ first CMC to offer “unlicensed software” as many copies as you like! (Spt32 V1.1).

• 1998 ‐ first CMC software with variable cutting speed control (Spt32 V1.1)

• 1998 ‐ first CMC to offer tool‐free blade change (Gunnar Rapido).

• 1998 ‐ first CMC to offer convenient measuring reference scales on the clamps (Gunnar Rapido).

• 1999 ‐ first CMC software to offer v‐groove in any shape, not just rectangle (Spt32 V1.4).

• 1999 ‐ first CMC software with automatic, dynamic curve speed cutting. (Spt32 V1.4).

• 1999 ‐ first CMC software to allow design and cutting of up to 7 mat layers. (Spt32 V1.4).

• 1999 ‐ first CMC software with an interface to auto‐load mat files from different POS software. (Spt 32 V1.4).

• 1999 ‐ first CMC to offer import from CorelDRAW ™ capability (Spt32 V1.4).

• 2000 ‐ first CMC to offer a built‐in 90 degree straight head (Gunnar 3001).

• 2000 ‐ first CMC software to offer automatic, intelligent layout of mats (Spt32 V2.1).

• 2000 ‐ first CMC software with optimized cutting sequence of mats. (Spt32 V2.1).

• 2000 ‐ first CMC to break the 1.0mtr/sec (40”/sec) cutting speed barrier (Gunnar 3001).

• 2000 ‐ first CMC to cut 5mm foam board straight or bevel (Gunnar 3001).

• 2000 ‐ first CMC to offer “Dynamic Blade Depth” for automatic, uninterrupted cutting of v‐grooves & pre‐assembled double mats (Gunnar 3001).

• 2000 ‐ first CMC software to offer reverse bevel cuts in any shape. (Spt32 V2.1).

• 2000 ‐ first CMC software to offer different shaped outside cuts, for different shaped frames.

• 2001 ‐ first CMC software to offer automatic nested layout system, called “pooling”. (Spt32 V2.1).

• 2002 ‐ first CMC to cut 12ply mat board (4.5mm) straight or bevel (Gunnar 601)

• 2002 ‐ first CMC software to offer terminating v‐groove template.

• 2003 ‐ first CMC software to operate on Windows XP operating system .

• 2005 ‐ first CMC manufacturer to offer a 2 year warranty.

• 2007 ‐ first CMC to offer a changeable tool head suitable for both de‐bossing & creasing (Gunnar T1).

• 2007 ‐ first CMC manufacturer to introduce automatic, custom, fold‐up box making templates.

• 2007 ‐ first CMC to introduce automatic, custom, fold‐up protective corner template.

• 2007 – first CMC software to offer an automatic, fold‐up shadow box template.

• 2007 – first CMC software to offer an automatic, fold‐out stand back template.

• 2007 ‐ first CMC manufacturer to win the prestigious FATG “innovation” award (for de-bossing tool Gunnar T1).

• 2007 ‐ first CMC to offer a built‐in system for simultaneous printing & cutting. (Gunnar Print Head)

• 2008 ‐ first CMC to break the 1.5mtr/sec (60”/sec) cutting speed barrier (Gunnar 4001).

• 2008 ‐ first CMC to offer dual vacuum & pneumatic button clamping system (Gunnar 4001).

• 2008 ‐ first CMC to introduce a simple “spliced mat” cutting system. (Spt32 V6.3)

• 2009 - first hybrid CMC - to offer beveled and straight cuts form one single head, including fully automatic blade depth adjustment for all different cuts. (Gunnar F1 Hybrid)

• 2009 ‐ first CMC to operate on Windows Vista operating System (Gunnar GMC software)

• 2009 ‐ first and only CMC manufacturer to be awarded the PPFA "Recognition for Innovation" Award, for a history of CMC innovations.

• 2009 ‐ first CMC to win the Gold SMAC Innovation Award at the SMAC 2009 industry show in Paris.

• 2009 - first CMC manufacturer to offer free, online video training tutorials.

• 2010 - first CMC top operate on Windows 7 operating system.

first CMC to introduce a "jersey support template" cutting system (Gunnar GMC software)

• 2010 - first CMC to offer a true 3D graphics engine for render accurate, real proportion view of mats & mat thickness.

• 2010 - first CMC to offer Merge Pathing between opening & shapes.

• 2010 - first CMC to offer Direct Draw capability to draw or change any figure with the mouse, on the fly, without the use of external or separate software.

• 2010 - first CMC to offer full infinite dynamic zoom capability of the view screen with the mouse wheel.

..... Plus more to come!

DO MORE! - WITH GUNNAR!

WINNER - GOLD SMAC INNOVATION AWARD 2009

Gunnar F1 Hybrid has now won the exclusive gold SMAC “Innovation Award” at the recent SMAC show, held in Paris in March 2009.

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.

WINNER - PPFA RECOGNITION FOR INNOVATION AWARD 2009

Andreas Weissenberger, the inventor and owner of Gunnar CMC manufacturing, was recently award the prestigious "PPFA Recognition for Innovation" Award in 2009. This award is specifically reserved for individuals who have made a dramatic impact to the industry, due to their pioneering efforts and contributions.

WINNER - FINE ART TRADE GUILD INNOVATION AWARD 2007

Gunnar were the first CMC manufacturer ever, to win the prestigious "Innovation Award", from the Fine Art Trade Guild for the revolutionary "Gunnar Tool Head" - which featured the ability to offer decorative and elegant debossing and creasing for box making for the first time in our industry.

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