Mukilteo, Wash, February 2, 2010 – Wizard International, Inc. announces the Wizard CMC 9000, their fourth generation computerized mat cutter. The CMC 9000 increases mat design options for custom picture framers with eight cartridges, including three new options for drawing lines and decorations, cutting thick materials and cutting intricate designs with steep bevels.

The CMC 9000 features Wizard’s unique SwitchBlade Technology (SBT), a quick change snap-in cartridge system. SBT offers tool-free cartridge changes for creating openings, debossed designs, line drawings and intricate cut designs such as CutArt and letters. The eight cartridge options for the CMC 9000 include: pen, 45-degree, 45-degree plus for thick materials such as foamboard, 90-degree, 52-degree for intricate designs that require steep bevels, and three debossing cartridges in varied widths.

“The CMC 9000 makes it easy to switch from cutting openings to debossing names to adding penned accents,” says Brian Wolf, CPF, GCF, artistry ambassador for Wizard. “Custom framers can now add to their design repertoire, efficiency and profits.”

Additional enhanced features of the CMC 9000 include:
• Pen cartridge that can hold a variety of writing utensils, including archival-quality pens and pencils for unique designs
• Faster cut speed of up to 20 inches (50.8 centimeters) per second to save time
• All-in-one CMC, keyboard and monitor stand, no separate stand or desk required
• New built-in ergonomic monitor and keyboard stand is height adjustable and swivels for convenience
• Easy blade depth adjustments are made by the turn of a dial, depth settings are suggested by MatDesigner™ software to ensure precise cuts
• Exclusive Brian Wolf designs specifically developed for use with the 52-degree and pen cartridges
• Quiet pneumatic air-clamping system holds matboard tightly without leaving impressions
• Latest version of MatDesigner software (6.0), the intuitive design software for new and veteran framers which includes precision calibration tools for all cartridges

The CMC 9000 lists for $17,995. Wizard offers flexible CMC placement programs designed for businesses of all sizes including purchase, lease to own and month-to-month rentals as low as $145 per month.

For more information regarding Wizard International, Inc. or the products they offer visit www.wizardint.com or call 1-888-855-3335.

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