The CURIO2 is the first-of-its-kind precision cutting machine with a flatbed designed for expanded possibilities for creators. The CURIO2 provides a 12 in. x 12 in. flatbed workspace area with 20mm of vertical clearance. It is equipped with an Electrostatic Bed and power tool options. This allows the Curio to load and use more materials than any other cutting machine in its class.
The CURIO2 is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems and utilizes Silhouette Studio®, the dynamic software behind all Silhouette cutting machines. Like all Silhouette cutting machines, it has Print & Cut registration capability.
Technical Specifications
Product Specifications
24.06 in. x 19.86 in. x 9.39 in.
23.8 lbs (10.8 kg)
Maximum Cutting Area
12 in. x 12 in.
Maximum Material Thickness
20mm
Maximum Cutting Thickness
3mm (Depends on the material)
Maximum Cutting Speed
3.93 in. per second
Maximum Cutting Force
300 gf (Tool Holder 1)
5 kgf (Tool Holder 2)
Interface
USB 2.0 (FULL-speed) / Bluetooth®
Software
Requires Silhouette Studio® software version 4.5.700 or higher
Windows 10 or later; macOS X 10.14 (64bit) or later
Beyond cutting and sketching, creators will have an expanded creative realm with additional tool choices and machine features.
Notable Machine Features
Flatbed Construction
The flatbed design provides stability by holding the material securely to a flat surface, rather than a flexible cutting mat. Holding the material to the sturdy platform prevents misalignment and ensures high accuracy and stability.
With increased clearance, it can also handle a wider variety of materials with thicknesses up to 20mm.
The open bed construction makes loading and unloading materials easier than ever.
Smart Detection
The CURIO2 automatically detects the thickness of the material loaded into the machine. Therefore, materials up to 20mm thick can be loaded.
Electrostatic Bed
The CURIO2 uses an Electrostatic Bed, which generates a static electricity field beneath the material surface that safely holds it in place while cutting. This allows thin materials to be held in place without the need for rollers or an adhesive cutting mat.
Because there is no need to use a sticky cutting mat, thin materials will not tear or curl on removal. This also makes weeding and cleanup significantly easier.
Intelligent Path Technology
Our revolutionary algorithm, Intelligent Path Technology (IPT), introduces a patented world-first that optimizes cut orders to ensure a tension-free cutting experience for materials.
Predictive Cut allows designs with sharp, acute angles to be cut cleanly without tearing or rounding the corners.
It is now possible to cut several layered thin materials at once. This is especially useful for projects that require cutting the same shape repeatedly.
New Tool Options
The CURIO2 has a power carriage that opens up new creative possibilities by powering specialty tools. Power tools include the Heat Pen, Power Engraver, and Leather Punch Tool.
The addition of cutting-edge tools like the Embossing Tool and Pen Holder enables an exponential increase in the range of projects that can be created.
These additional tools are sold separately and can only be used in chamber 2 of the machine.
Enhanced User Engagement
CURIO2 provides easier loading and emergency stop features for a more satisfying user experience. If a major problem arises, immediate stop a cut job on the CURIO2 without having to power the machine off or disconnect it.
From the most intricate to the sturdiest of projects, CURIO2 has the power to amplify your creativity!
Pravin
December 5, 2023
A standard paper sizes available in market is 12″ x 18″ inches , if cutting size is 12 x 12 then its total wastage of 6′ inches paper.
Your cutting max size must be 12 x18 if we consider for craft.
Kelly Wayment
January 13, 2024
If you are mainly using 12″ x 18″ paper, you may want to choose one of our other machines that excel at cutting paper, such as the Cameo 5, with a 12″ x 24″ cutting mat. The Curio 2 is a specialty machine made for many more crafts than paper!
Sissel
December 15, 2023
Hi, I just bought a CURIO2. And I realised that maybe I can’t use it due to the problems with Silhouette Studio and MacOs Sonoma.
Is that still an issue? If so, how can I fix it?
Kelly Wayment
January 13, 2024
MacOS Sonoma issues have been addressed with the current version 4.5.770 of Silhouette Studio. We hope you’re enjoying your new machine!