New software from SAi for Graphtec cutters

SAi has signed a worldwide agreement to supply three newly-created Flexi-driven cutting software packages with Graphtec’s large-format vinyl cutters. The new three-tier offering - Cutting Master 4, Graphtec Pro Studio and Graphtec Pro Studio Plus - replaces Graphtec’s previous software solution, also named Graphtec Pro Studio.

Hiroyuki Takahata, senior managing director at Graphtec, said: “Our goal is to provide our customers with full access to a complete workflow to ensure that they can maximum the potential of our cutters. With the enhanced design and editing functions, the new SAi software solutions work in conjunction with our cutters to deliver greater productivity and incredible output. This partnership brings with it fantastic opportunities to expand application offerings and improve business operations for users.” Graphtec’s portfolio includes flatbed, roll- and sheet-fed cutters, which deliver cutting widths of up to 162 cm / 64 in. The latest software packages for the machines comprise the following: Graphtec Pro Studio Plus is driven by FlexiSign, and offers new tools including smart nesting. An Animated Cut Viewer tool allows users to view and analyse the cutting order and amend this ahead of the cutting process. This solution is available as a payable upgrade from Graphtec. Graphtec Pro Studio includes enhanced functions such as auto-shapes and uses new Advanced Registration Mark Sensing System (ARMS) for accurate results. This package is included with all Graphtec cutters. Cutting Master 4 has been designed as a Graphtec plug-in software for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw Graphics Suite. New capabilities enable simple creation of registration marks to locate the design. This tool too is included with all Graphtec cutters. Available now, Graphtec Pro Studio and Graphtec Pro Studio Plus are compatible with Windows, and Cutting Master 4 is accessible on both Windows and Mac platforms.