ToAuto smart cutting tested by 60 makers

ToAuto said more than 60 makers tested its new smart cutting machine during recent demonstrations, giving the company a fresh proof point as it promoted the device around IFA 2026. In a September 5 release, the Shenzhen-based tool maker said the hands-on sessions took place in Nevada, San Diego and Costa Mesa and included lapidary artists, mineral collectors, jewelry makers and first-time users. The company said one early customer issue also became a test of its after-sales support during the same launch period. IFA Berlin, one of Europe’s biggest consumer-technology trade shows, ran from September 4 to September 8 this year. ### Where did the 60-maker figure come from? ToAuto said the “60+ makers” figure came from a U.S. roadshow tied to the launch of its Smart Cutting Machine. The company named three stops: Nevada Mineral & Book Company, the San Diego Mineral & Gem Society, and Gem Faire Costa Mesa. (smb.salisburypost.com) On August 23-24, the company said users at Nevada Mineral & Book Company tested cuts on Montana agate, Turkish agate, thundereggs and geodes. On August 26, it said about 20 members of the San Diego Mineral & Gem Society tested materials of different sizes, thicknesses and cutting characteristics. (smb.salisburypost.com) ### What exactly is the machine supposed to do? ToAuto has described the product as an industrial-grade desktop smart cutting machine built for compact workspaces. In an April 28 launch release, the company said it planned two versions: a lapidary model for materials including agate, jasper and gemstones, and a metal model for copper, brass, aluminum and related alloys. (smb.salisburypost.com) The same release said the machine includes a brushless motor, 0.1 mm cutting precision, adjustable speed from 0 to 5,000 RPM, a 4-inch HD LCD controller, enclosed blade protection and an emergency stop button. ToAuto said the system was designed to bring industrial-style control to desktop users. ### What did testers say during the demos? (natlawreview.com) The September 5 release said many participants focused less on headline specifications than on day-to-day use at the blade. ToAuto said users asked whether they could control the cut, see the work clearly, talk while the machine was running and clean it without extra hassle. (natlawreview.com) The company quoted several reactions centered on noise and surface finish, including “I could barely hear it,” “We can actually talk while it’s cutting,” and “So smooth.” Those comments appeared in the company’s account of the Nevada sessions. (smb.salisburypost.com) ### What was the customer-service test ToAuto mentioned? ToAuto said a first-batch customer issue during the launch period became a separate test of its “customer-first promise.” The release framed that episode as part of the same rollout that included the maker demonstrations, though the excerpted public versions available online provide fewer details than the testing descriptions. (smb.salisburypost.com) A secondary pickup of the release said the service issue involved a customer in San Jose and was resolved within an hour, but that account traces back to the company’s release rather than an independent report. ### How does IFA fit into this launch? IFA Berlin said the 2026 event ran from September 4 through September 8 and featured more than 1,900 brands. (smb.salisburypost.com) The trade show positions itself as a global platform for consumer electronics, home appliances and future technology. ToAuto’s September 5 promotion linked its product push to that event window, while the company’s earlier materials said it was seeking maker and early-adopter attention through live demonstrations and Kickstarter-related outreach. (newsminimalist.com) ToAuto said the machine’s next public showcase would include additional live booth sessions. (smb.salisburypost.com) (ifa-berlin.com)