Apex M Series — 2026 Pinnacle Award Winner | Vermont Digital Cutting
Apex M Series Digital Cutting System — 2026 Pinnacle Award Winner
Recognized by PRINTING United Alliance
The Apex M Series from CUTWORX USA won the 2026 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Award in the Non-Output category — the most competitive recognition in the digital finishing industry. Print shops, sign shops, packaging producers, and industrial finishing operations across Vermont and the United States now have access to award-winning magnetic drive cutting technology.
"Congratulations on winning the 2026 Pinnacle Award for your entry, Apex M Series Digital Cutting System, in the Non-Output category." — PRINTING United Alliance, 2026
What the Pinnacle Award Means
The PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Award is judged by an independent panel of industry professionals. The Non-Output category recognizes finishing, workflow, and production technology that advances the capabilities of print and graphics operations. Winning this category signals that the Apex M Series represents a genuine advancement in digital finishing — not incremental improvement.
Magnetic Drive Technology: Why It Matters
The Apex M Series is built around a magnetic X and Y axis drive system. Unlike belt-drive or rack-and-pinion systems, magnetic drive eliminates contact-based mechanical wear. The result:
- 2G of linear acceleration — the highest in the Apex Series
- 2m/s traverse speed — faster than belt-drive (1.8m/s) and rack-and-pinion (1.5m/s) systems
- No belt replacement cycles — reduced maintenance and downtime
- Consistent precision over the life of the machine
For production environments in Vermont running high-volume contour cutting, display production, packaging, or rigid material routing, this translates directly to more cuts per hour and lower total cost of ownership.
Model Range
| Model | Cutting Area | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| Apex M 2516 | 98" × 63" (2500 × 1600 mm) | Conveyor Style |
| Apex M 3516 | 137" × 63" (3500 × 1600 mm) | Conveyor Style |
| Apex M 3532 | 137" × 125" (3500 × 3200 mm) | Conveyor Style |
Custom sizes available for non-standard production requirements.
Standard Tool Package
Every Apex M Series ships with a complete production tooling package including:
- UCT Universal Cutting Tool (×2) with crease wheel inserts and blade holders
- 80W Electronic Oscillating Tool (EOT) for foam, corrugated, and multi-layer materials
- Static 45° V-Cut Tool for channel letter and folding applications
- Kiss Cut Tool for stickers, labels, and vinyl
- Universal Drawing and Marking Tool
- 1.8kW liquid-cooled spindle with 7-position automatic router bit changer
- 15kW vacuum table pump for heavy rigid substrate hold-down
- PC workstation and starter pack of blades and bits
Applications
The Apex M Series serves four primary production environments:
Sign and Display Graphics: Contour cutting, display production, retail graphics, and visual communications.
Packaging and Mixed Media: Short-run packaging, prototypes, folding cartons, and sample production.
PVC, MDF, and Rigid Materials: Dimensional fabrication, display components, foam board, and composite substrates.
Industrial Production: Multi-tool workflows for routing, creasing, kiss cutting, through cutting, and automated finishing.
Learn More
Visit the CUTWORX USA award page for full specifications, customer success stories, and to connect with a digital finishing specialist:
View the 2026 Pinnacle Award Page at CUTWORX USA
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