Nexus Edge,
Nexus Edge Plus
or Maximus?
Find your Best CMC for Your Framing Business
Whether you’re a professional framer, a fine art printer, or you run a high-volume production facility, Valiani offers the ideal CMC (Computerized Mat Cutter) to meet your matboard cutting needs. In this article, we compare three of our most popular CMCs —Nexus Edge, Nexus Edge Plus, and Maximus—to help you identify the cutting solution that best fits your workflow.
Nexus Edge:
Smart Production with Precision and Efficiency
The Nexus Edge is designed for professionals looking to transition from manual cutting to digital precision. This CMC is a versatile and intuitive mat cutting system that performs internal cuts, external cuts, and decorative operations in a single continuous process. It’s perfect for businesses seeking automation without compromising on quality or detail control. The first option for every bespoke framer.
Key Features:
- 3-in-1 system with interchangeable tools for internal cutting, external cutting, and pen writing
- Integrated 90° trimming tool to cut your matboard to size with no tool swaps
- Optional vacuum table for media holding + in-built button clamps
- Space-saving multi-position stand
Best For: Matboards, V-grooves, Foamboard, decorative elements,
Benefits: Excellent balance of speed, precision, and versatility
Nexus Edge Plus:
High-Speed Cutting for Framers
An upgraded version of the Nexus, the Nexus Edge Plus is tailored for companies with high-volume production demands. Its reinforced frame and powerful motors deliver faster cutting speeds while preserving extreme detail accuracy.
Key Features:
- High-performance motors for faster operations on pre-cut mats
- 3-in-1 system with the patented interchangeable heads system and trimming tool
- Optional vacuum table for nesting and full-mat optimisation
- In-built clamping system to reduce material waste
Best For: High-speed production of matboards, shadow box frames, and large-scale decorations
Benefits: Time optimization, nesting, increased productivity, consistent quality at high speed
Maximus:
Our Most Complete CMC solution for Framers and Fine Art Printing
Maximus is the top choice for framing workshops and fine art printers who require a robust, highly configurable CMC. Thanks to its quick-change head system, you can switch between bevel cuts and straight cuts without stopping production—ideal for managing medium to large production volumes.
Key Features:
- Dual independent head system + Pen tool
- Possibility to mount a pneumatic oscillating tool for materials up to 20 mm thick
- Expand your market with applications in packaging, signage, and display
- Also available in XL size, up to 1550 x 2650 mm
Best For: Matboards, rigid cardstock, corrugated board, PVC Forex, photo albums, archival boxes
Benefits: High reliability, unmatched versatility, printed materials, short runs for packaging
Find the right Valiani CMC for your needs
Nexus Edge: Ideal if you need a smart, efficient, and precise machine for a wide range of mat cutting applications.
Nexus Edge Plus: Best for high-volume operations where speed and productivity are key—without compromising on quality.
Maximus: More than a mat cutter, the perfect solution for professional framers and fine art studios who demand flexibility and want to work with thicker or more diverse materials.
See them at work
Looking for the perfect CMC (Computerized Mat Cutter) for your workflow?
Contact Valiani today to request a demo or talk to one of our experts.
