#Sign Maker
Aye, that would be the "Sign Maker." They make several models and they are
FAST! They cost a pretty penny too. I know they specialize in CAD/CAM
equipment, so the sign maker makes good use of that technology. Gerber has
200 – 300 fonts that cost about $275 each. They come on circut boards (the
newest model uses cartridges) and the more expensive machines have more
slots. There's even a network so several sign makers can share the same
cutting machine.
The lowest cost sign maker runs just under $10,000, the more expensive ones
$20,000. A flatbed scaner/software package allows for entering logos and
other graphics. I hoped that someone had come up with software for a
inexpensive PC or Macintosh system that could make use of other cutting
tools, but I guess it's too specialized.