Canon Partners With Summa on New Roll Cutters

Canon U.S.A. (Melville, NY) has announced a strategic alliance with Summa (Gistel, Belgium) to introduce four new roll cutters to the market, according to a press release. The collaboration unites Canon’s expertise in large-format printing and imaging with Summa’s over 30 years of experience in high-performance cutting solutions.

The 24-in. Summa S One D60 and the 48-in. Summa S One D120 are designed to be paired with the imagePROGRAF large-format printers, while the 54-in. Summa S3 T140 and the 62-in. Summa S3 T160 are designed to be paired with the Colorado UVgel printer series. Having the cutters operate independently from printers allows printing and cutting operations to take place simultaneously, increasing productivity.

The S One Series features an ergonomic touchscreen interface to make operation more intuitive and efficient, with a responsive display that helps reduce errors, and the Drag-Knife Technology that ensures consistent, clean cuts with minimal blade wear. Applications include small prints, decals, stickers and labels. The most common media types for these applications include durable matte film, water-resistant matte polypropylene, adhesive vinyl, glossy photo, luster and Repositionable Peel N Stick.

Canon’s strategic alliance also bundles ColorByte Software Technology and ImagePrint R.E.D. with Summa’s S One Series cutters, providing customers with powerful color management solutions and precise control over color matching.

Engineered for complex operations, such as cutting reflective materials and sandblasted designs, the S Class 3 Series feature True Tangential Cutting Technology, which uses a motorized knife to deliver exceptional precision. The OPOS (Optical Positioning System) Alignment automatically detects and aligns printed graphics, reducing errors and increasing productivity.

The S Class 3 Series is designed for professionals who demand top-notch performance and precision in their work. Engineered for complex applications, such as cutting reflective materials and sandblasted designs, the S3 Series models feature True Tangential Cutting Technology, a cutting-edge system that uses a motorized knife to deliver exceptional precision, even for the most intricate details. This makes it a powerful solution for high precision cutting tasks.

“We are excited to join forces with Canon to bring our industry-leading roll cutters to a wider audience,” Bryan Timmerman, managing director of Summa America, is quoted in the release. “With Summa’s decades of experience and Canon’s strong global reach, this partnership is an excellent opportunity to deliver unparalleled cutting solutions to customers who demand high-quality performance and versatility in their production workflows.”

“Canon is committed to offering our customers the most innovative and reliable solutions available in the market,” Kiyoshi Oka, executive vice president and general manager of Canon U.S.A., is also quoted in the release. “Our alliance with Summa enables us to provide state-of-the-art cutting technology that enhances our portfolio, empowering our customers to achieve greater precision, productivity and long-term success in their operations.”

For more information, visit usa.canon.com and summa.com.