NextDraw SVG Player: Empowering Artists and Educators with Standalone Plotter Control

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Peekskill, NY – Bantam Tools, a leader in precision desktop manufacturing, proudly announces the launch of the NextDraw SVG Player, a standalone controller designed to streamline the plotting experience for artists, educators, and engineers. This innovative device allows users to operate a Bantam Tools NextDraw™ Plotters without the need to tether a computer, offering unparalleled freedom and efficiency.

The NextDraw SVG Player is engineered to enhance productivity and creativity by enabling users to:

  • Plug in USB drives containing SVG files and initiate plotting directly.

  • Easily progress through multiple drawings within a folder, which is ideal for batch projects and classroom settings.

  • Pause and resume operations seamlessly, with a quick-view progress bar and real-time display of elapsed and remaining time.

  • Adjust setup variables through an intuitive graphical user interface, eliminating the need for command-line expertise.

  • Free up their computer. No need to tether it to the plotter while plotting. 

  • Use this workflow with any Bantam Tools NextDraw™ drawing and handwriting machines or AxiDraw machines manufactured by Evil Mad Scientist.
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"Our goal with the NextDraw SVG Player was to liberate users from the constraints of computer-dependent plotting, By providing a reliable and user-friendly standalone solution, we're empowering creators to focus on their art and innovation by freeing up their main computer."

Bre Pettis, CEO of Bantam Tools.

Educators and professionals will particularly benefit from the device's ability to streamline workflows, allowing multiple plotters to operate simultaneously without occupying valuable computer resources. This advancement not only accelerates project completion but also fosters a more collaborative and dynamic creative environment.​ Once students understand how easy it is to create a plot with the Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player, teachers and professors will need to get more to keep up with student demand.

Key Benefits

Runs standalone – no need to tether your computer

Plug in USB drives with SVG files and start plotting immediately

Reliable – handles large files with grace

Graphical interface with pause/resume and time tracking

Batch plotting – automatically loads the next SVG in a folder

Layer control – plot by layer number

Progress Bar– monitor plot status in real time

Low-cost solution for multi-plotter studios, plotting farms, and schools

No expert needed – simple to use, powerful under the hood

For those that use Bantam Tools NextDraw™ plotters for handwriting applications with the Bantam Tools Merge software, the Bantam Tools NextDraw™ SVG Player is perfect for streamlining operations. Queue up a set of plots to improve efficiency and uptime. 

The NextDraw SVG Player embodies Bantam Tools' commitment to quality design and user-centric innovation, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in the creative and educational communities.​

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About Bantam Tools

Bantam Tools is dedicated to producing exceptional computer controlled machines that empower creators, educators, and engineers. With a focus on reliability and ease of use, Bantam Tools' products are designed to bring ideas to life, fostering innovation across various disciplines.​

Media Contact:

Zachary Hendel
Bantam Tools
Phone: 347-422-6826
Email: hello@bantamtools.com