Apex M Series — 2026 Pinnacle Award Winner | West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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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