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Automatic Device Calibration
Precision setup made faster with automatic tool depth and alignment checks.
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Vantage
Summa F Series
VANTAGE
Flatbed Cutter
New Generation Flatbed Cutting
Future-proof, modular flatbed cutting systems designed to grow with your business, backed by Pozitive’s Summa expertise since 1992.
+40%
Productivity
14+
Cutting Tools
Since 1992
Summa Experts
The Reality
Your Floor
is Changing.
Runs are shorter. Designs more intricate. Jobs switch faster than teams can keep up. When pricing can't move, productivity has to.
"We didn't start from features. We started from the problems we kept seeing on production floors worldwide."
Bart Somers · Mechanical Development Manager, Summa01
Rising Material Costs
One mis-cut can erase the profit on an entire job. Precision isn't optional — it's the margin.
02
Labour Constraints
Skilled operators are harder to find than ever. The Vantage can be mastered in under an hour.
03
Workflow Bottlenecks
Faster cutting alone doesn't answer the pressure. Every step — setup, calibration, job switching — needs to flow.
04
New Revenue Opportunities
Businesses want to expand into rigid materials like aluminium. Your cutter needs to grow with you.
Flow
40%
Productivity Gains — Guaranteed
New motion control · Auto Device Calibration · Optical media thickness sensor · One-click Action Sets · Fast+ Z-movement module
What's New
Built for
Speed & Flow
01
Smart Startup
A new sensor cuts homing time dramatically. After any safety interruption, the system returns to "ready" in seconds. LED feedback strip keeps operators informed from across the floor.
Startup Speed02
Auto Device Calibration
Full 3D blade check before every job. Origin, lateral alignment, and depth verified in seconds. Blade types recognised automatically — no more running the wrong blade on the wrong material.
Zero Setup Errors03
Optical Thickness Sensor
Measures material height without touching it. The tool lifts exactly as far as needed — no wasted movement, no extra passes. Every job runs at optimal cutting depth from the first pass.
Touchless Sensing04
Barcode Job Loading
Ethernet-connected camera reads POSTNET barcodes instantly. Correct file, material profile, and tool settings load automatically — the machine knows what to cut before the operator touches a button.
Automated Loading05
Non-Bypass Safety
The safety ecosystem is engineered to be non-negotiable and impossible to bypass. Safety interruptions recover in seconds — protect operators without pausing production.
Non-Negotiable Safety06
3.7 kW HF Router — New
Up to 60,000 RPM — twice as fast as the standard router. Process aluminium, ACM, MDF, acrylic, and PVC at unmatched speeds. Expand your material range, expand your revenue.
New Tool
The Range
Two Models.
Every Job Covered.
Available now through Pozitive, Australia's longest-serving Summa specialist.
F1612
Full performance for small footprints. The compact workhorse for growing businesses handling flexible materials up to 165 cm wide.
Work Zone160 × 120 cm
Material WidthUp to 165 cm
Speed1000 mm/sec
AccelerationUp to 1G
Vacuum Zones4 zones
Dimensions247 × 220 × 110 cm
F1625
The all-purpose flatbed. Rolls, sheets, rigid boards, and routed materials, one table does it all. Designed around 4×8 ft sheet workflows.
Work Zone160 × 250 cm
Material WidthUp to 165 cm
Speed1000 mm/sec
AccelerationUp to 1G
Vacuum Zones8 zones (2×4)
Dimensions247 × 330 × 110 cm
End-to-End Flow
Faster Across
Every Stage
Speed isn't just about how fast the head moves. Every moment from startup to final cut is engineered to eliminate friction, click any stage, then any step for full detail.
01
Smart Homing Sensor
Finds zero point faster than any previous F Series.
02
LED Feedback Strip
Machine status visible from across the floor.
03
Rapid Safety Recovery
Back to ready in seconds after any interruption.
Startup Detail
01
Smart Homing Sensor
The F Series Vantage uses a smart sensor to drastically cut homing time versus previous generations. The machine finds its zero point quickly and accurately, so you're cutting within moments of powering on.
→ Faster First Cut01
Full 3D Blade Check
Origin, alignment, and depth verified before every job.
02
Automatic Blade Recognition
Never run the wrong blade on the wrong material.
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Module Auto-ID
Place modules anywhere, instant triplehead recognition.
Calibration Detail
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Full 3D Blade Check
Automatic Device Calibration (ADC) performs a complete 3D verification of blade origin, alignment, and depth in seconds, saving minutes of manual labour on every single job, without operator input.
→ Minutes Saved Per Job01
Barcode Camera
Reads POSTNET barcodes via ethernet-connected camera.
02
Auto File & Settings Load
Correct file, profile, and tool settings, automatic.
03
One-Click GoProduce
Every job step in one interface. No switching.
Job Initiation Detail
01
Barcode Camera
The ethernet-connected camera reads Summa's POSTNET barcodes instantly and loads the correct file, settings, and material profile, no operator input needed. Barcode errors and manual file selection are eliminated entirely.
→ No File Selection Errors01
New Motion Control
Refined firmware and motors eliminate wasted lifts.
02
Fast+ Module
Accelerated Z movement for intricate, high-detail cuts.
03
Tandem Mode
Start tandem workflows with a single button-click.
Cutting Detail
01
New Motion Control
New motors, refined firmware, and redefined motion control deliver consistently faster movements with no wasted lifts. The result is a measurable +40% productivity gain across all job types, from simple vinyl to complex packaging.
→ +40% Productivity01
One-Click Action Sets
Entire job sequences triggered with a single click.
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Auto Job Setup
Machine configures itself for the next job automatically.
03
Material Manager
Validated profiles shared across your entire fleet.
Changeover Detail
01
One-Click Action Sets
A single button triggers the operator's entire job checklist. Place the next material, hit your assigned Action Set, and everything happens automatically. No hunting for settings, no manual resets.
→ Faster Changeovers01
3.7 kW HF Router
Up to 60,000 RPM, twice the standard router speed.
02
Auto-Aligning Brush
Clears debris without operator input.
03
Rigid Material Cutout Tool
Cuts Foam PVC up to 8mm, replaces multiple blades.
Routing Detail
01
3.7 kW HF Router
The 3.7 kW High Frequency Router Module reaches up to 60,000 RPM, twice as fast as the standard 1.4 kW router. Process aluminium, ACM, MDF, acrylic, and foam PVC with consistent edge quality at production speed.
→ 2× Router Speed
The Ecosystem
Open By
Design
No lock-ins. No closed systems. Works with any printer, any RIP (50+ supported), and any automation partner you already trust.
GOPRODUCE
Your entire operation in one app
From the moment material is printed, GoProduce is your one-stop-shop. Fast, intuitive, and designed to get any operator productive in under an hour.
Unlimited adaptable Action Sets
Material Manager with XML sharing
Barcode automation built-in
Learn in under 1 hour
GOCONNECT
The bridge to your ecosystem
Links the F Series Vantage to ERP systems, third-party automation, feeders, and security platforms. Everything communicates cleanly.
Open to any feeder or stacker
ERP & third-party automation
Ethernet — place it anywhere
50+ RIP integrations
GODATA
Real-time insight you can act on
Monitor production in real time. Identify bottlenecks before they escalate. Open API access connects to your own dashboards and BI tools.
Live production monitoring
Shift & material analytics
Open API for your BI tools
Predictive insights
Works with 50+ RIP & automation partners
CorelDRAW
Adobe Illustrator
Inkscape
EFI
Caldera
Ergosoft
Wasatch
SAi
PrintFactory
ONYX
Agfa
GMG
CADlink
Enfocus
ColorGATE
DigitalFactory
+ many more
Gallery
See Vantage
Up Close.
Explore key areas of the Summa F Series Vantage, from automatic calibration and smart tooling through to media handling, conveyor workflows and operator feedback.
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Blade Recognition
Smarter tool identification helps prevent incorrect blade setups.
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Media Clamp Bar
Secure material handling for cleaner feeding and stable production.
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Conveyor Workflow
Keep longer jobs moving with a more continuous production flow.
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LED Status Strip
Instant machine feedback operators can read from across the floor.
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Modular Tooling
A flexible tool system built for different materials and applications.
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Triple Head System
Run multiple modules in one workflow with smarter tool handling.
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Applications
One System.
Every Industry.
Signage & Display
Vinyl, banners, rigid boards — consistent quality from window decals to POS displays. Complex contours stay clean. Long runs stay predictable.
Packaging
Structural accuracy, crisp creases, prototype-to-production flexibility. Consistent scoring, cutouts and V-cuts across folding carton and corrugated board.
Textile
Stable cuts on porous or stretch-prone materials. Minimal drag, minimal distortion. From sportswear and flags to soft signage — results stay sharp at volume.
Industrial
Dense materials, technical laminates, engineered composites. Gaskets, insulation, and complex components from rigid panels. Predictable performance job after job.
1992
Why Pozitive
Australia's
Summa
Experts.
We've been selling, installing, training, and supporting Summa cutters in Australia since 1992. Summa is part of our everyday work, from pre-sales advice and workflow planning through to installation, training, parts, and ongoing support.
We know Summa because we work with it every day. We understand the machines, the software, the tooling, the applications, and the production behind them. It is what we do, and it is where Pozitive brings real expertise.
Talk to a Summa Expert →Pre-Sales
We understand your production needs and match you to the right model and tooling, not just the nearest item in stock.
Install
Proper installation by trained technicians. Your machine is calibrated and running before we leave.
Train
Complete training for your operators, with the time needed to ensure everyone feels comfortable, confident, and ready to start production.
Support
Genuine Summa spare parts stocked and ready. Real technical expertise on the phone. When production stops, we get it running again, fast.
Vantage
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Ready to Cut Faster?
Australia's Summa Expert. Since 1992.
The F Series Vantage is available now in F1612 and F1625 models. Enquire today and get personalised advice, a tailored quote or a live demo from the team who live and breathe Summa every day.
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