Brother International Australia unveils two new retail models in the next generation range of its revolutionary ScanNCut machine
Announcement posted by Gap Marketing and Management 03 Aug 2016
The CM350 is sold exclusively at Spotlight and the CM700 is sold in Lincraft and selected resellers.
Sydney, Australia – 3 August 2016 - Brother International Australia is proud to announce the rollout of two new retail models in the next generation range of ScanNCut. The CM350 is sold exclusively at Spotlight and the CM700 is sold in Lincraft and selected resellers. Both models launch into store this month and feature a number of exciting upgrades.
Similar to the CM900, the first next generation ScanNCut released through Authorised Brother dealers in late 2015, the new CM350 and CM700 Brother ScanNCut machines feature wireless network capability for instantaneous two-way connectivity using ScanNCut Canvas (Brother’s free cloud based online software) and an additional port for quick PC import and export of design files.
A new compatibility upgrade from previous retail models of ScanNCut is the ability to now read SVG data – a universal design file format used in most graphic applications.
As the world’s first home hobby cutting machine with abuilt in scanner, the scanning component of the new Brother retail models of ScanNCut has also received an inbuilt upgrade with RGB colour recognition when using the 300DPI scanning feature for direct cutting around images.
Sherene Grace, Marketing Manager, Home Sewing Machines at Brother International Australia said “Brother has invested significantly on driving the performance of our ScanNCut technology to deliver enhanced speed, efficiency and ease of use to consumers. We have changed the goal posts with the second generation of ScanNCut and are excited to be able to now offer these exciting upgrades with our two new retail models.”
Additional new features in the new retail ScanNCut models include a 30% larger screen for improved image viewing and editing capability in the CM350 model and compatibility on the CM700 with the 12” x 24” (30cm x 60cm) scanning mat for easy integration of large designs.
When Brother introduced the first ScanNCut to the market, the industry named the technology a show stopper. The original ScanNCut was awarded two of the most prestigious awards in the crafting and technology industries with an Innovation & Design Award at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and a unanimous vote for the #1 Most Creative Item at the Craft & Hobby Mega Show in Anaheim, USA by the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA).
The next generation of Brother’s ScanNCut range continues to provide users unlimited creative versatility but now with greater ease and efficiency. Scan anything seen, create any artwork desired, save it to the machines memory and produce endless cut and draw designs without using a computer or having to purchase a single cartridge,
To see the next generation ScanNCut machine in action click here. Alternatively, visit our Facebook page for more information at www.facebook.com/BrotherAustralia or the Brother website at www.brother.com.au
About the Brother ScanNCut range
The award winning Brother ScanNCut home and hobby cutting machine allows consumers to:
• See it – See it in a magazine? Online? In your mind? Have a favourite photo? Then pull it out, print it or sketch it
• Scan it – Then, scan in those photos, printouts or sketches with the 300 DPI built-in scanner
• Cut it – Choose your material – paper, fabric, vinyl – press a button, then cut it perfectly!
• Draw it – Scan or select from hundreds of inbuilt designs and set the machine to precisely draw your desired artwork
• Create it – Showcase your beautifully cut designs throughout your favourite projects
Variety of Built-In Designs, Quilt Patterns and Fonts. Basic shapes, intricate designs, borders, quilt patterns, fonts and more are all available on the easy-to-use colour LCD touch screen display. Simply select a design, and then have it cut out on your material of choice. For even more variety in your creations, combine built-in designs or scan an image to create a one-of-a-kind design.
Direct Cut. Single Pass…See it, Cut it! No more fussy cutting! Relax, and let the ScanNCut do the work for you. With just a few simple steps, a printed image or an illustration can be scanned and the outline is detected which allows it to be cut out. This revolutionary feature will eliminate the hassle of hand-cutting designs from your favourite papers and fabrics!
Scan-to-Cut-Data. Scan and convert to cut data. Using the technology of the 300 DPI smart scanner, scan in your design and save it as a cut or draw file to use later. The ScanNCut will create cut lines automatically, and then within minutes, hand drawn elements can grace the pages of your art work as a cut element or drawing with the assistance of the pen drawing feature.
Fabric Cut. Yes, it can cut fabric - easily! Cut precise fabric shapes with ease! Pair the draw function feature of drawing your seam allowance with the erasable pen, providing precise sewing guidelines – making sewing, quilting and applique projects easier to create.
Pen Draw. Creative Embellishment. Have you ever dreamt about adding custom drawings to your crafting projects? The ScanNCut gives you the ability to change your cut file – whether it’s from a previously scanned image or a built-in design, and replicate the design into a drawing in virtually seconds! With six coloured drawing pens and two erasable pens, you can now take all your sewing and crafting projects to the next level.
About ScanNCut Canvas
ScanNCut Canvas is Brother’s free cloud-based web application allowing designers to take their work to another level, creating original cut drawing data and convert compatible files to FCM files which are readable by the ScanNCut machine.
About your scanner
Never lose another document or cherished family photo again—just use the ScanNCut as your own personal home scanner.
Pricing and Availability
Vendor: Brother International (Australia) Ptyltd
Australian Distributor: Available from Authorised Brother Home Sewing Machine Dealers
Warranty:1 year return to base (RTB)
Website: www.brother.com.au
Available: Now
Pricing (RRP): $649 for CM700 & CM350 and $699 for CM900
About Brother International (Aust) Pty Ltd
With over 100 years in operation, Brother International is a leading global manufacturer of laser printers, label printers, Multi-Function Centres®, scanners, mobile printers, fax machines, P-touch electronic labellers, typewriters and sewing machines. A specialist in its product lines, Brother combines customer satisfaction and comprehensive measures for environmental conservation, to manufacture innovative, reliable and practical products to enhance the consumer's lifestyle.
Brother Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries, which was founded in 1908 in Japan. Brother Australia was established in 1977, with a head office located in Sydney and State offices located in Brisbane and Melbourne.
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