SEC-E9 2014 vs. 2016 vs. 2018 Key Cutting Machine

Look at the chart below to compare new and old SEC-E9 key cutting machines, incl. Generation 1 made in year 2014, Generation 2 made in year 2016, Generation 3 made in year 2018.
SEC-E9 key cutting machine 2014 vs
2016 vs 2018
SEC-E9 key cutting machine
 2014
2016
2018
Version
Version
1
Version
2
Version
3
Display
Embedded
7-inch  resistive touch screen
Embedded
8-inch capacitive tablet
Removable
8.3-inch capacitive tablet (with 2 USB ports)
Update method
USB
WIFI
USB
or WIFI
XY axis
Marbles
+ polished rod
Cross
roller
Cross
roller
Z axis
Screw
drive
Ball
screw
Ball
screw (annular hold main axis )
PCB
Separate
as 6 boards (3 driven boards, 1 main board, i usb board and 1 terminal board)
Update
to 4 boards only (combine the main board, usb board and terminal board as 1
board)
Update
to 1 board (combine all small boards as 1 board)
SEC-E9 key cutting machines 2014 vs 2016 vs 2018: 
The key cutting machine become more and more user-friendly, convenient and stable when running for use.
The 2018 has a 8.3-inch removable tablet with USB ports.
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Software can be updated via WIFI and USB.
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Also, the storage gets larger and the machine has a quick response.
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What’s new in 2018 NEW SEC-E9 key cutter?
It’s able to cut
1) 99% car keys
Such as BMW, VW (including latest HU162T), Kia (including Optima 2016-2018), Land Rover, Ford, Audi, Mercedes, Honda, Opel, etc.
2) Motorcycle keys
Such as Harley Davidson, Ducati,Yamaha , BW9 ,Honda Cycle, Yamaha, etc.
3) Residential keys
Such as Schlage, Kwitset, etc. It is was popular in US market .
Note: key support includes Single sided keys, Dimple keys, Tubular keys
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