Different Cricut Machines and Release Dates

Cricut has been producing cutting machines for crafters since 2006. Here's a comprehensive list of all Cricut machines that have existed, in chronological order:

1. Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter (2006)

• 
  The original Cricut machine
• Could cut materials up to 6 inches wide
• Used cartridges for designs

2. Cricut Create (2008)

• Similar to the original, but with a smaller footprint
• Introduced a more portable design

3. Cricut Expression (2009)

• Increased cutting width to 12 inches
• Added LCD screen for easier navigation
• Still relied on cartridges for designs

4. Cricut Cake (2010)

• Specialized machine for cake decorating
• Could cut fondant and gum paste

5. Cricut Mini (2011)

• Compact, portable machine
• Could cut materials up to 8.5 inches wide
• First Cricut to connect to a computer

6. Cricut Expression 2 (2011)

• Updated version of the Expression
• Featured a full-color LCD touch screen
• Introduced on-machine editing capabilities

7. Cricut Explore (2014)

• First machine to use Cricut Design Space software
• Introduced ability to upload your own images
• Could cut and write in one step

8. Cricut Explore Air (2015)

• Added built-in Bluetooth for wireless cutting
• Otherwise similar to the original Explore

9. Cricut Explore Air 2 (2016)

• Introduced Fast Mode for cutting and writing up to 2x faster
• Offered more color options

10. Cricut Maker (2017)

• Introduced the Adaptive Tool System
• Could cut hundreds of materials, including fabric without backing
• 10x more cutting force than Explore models

11. Cricut Maker 2 (2020)

• Minor update to the original Maker
• Improved processing power and cutting speed
• Compatible with all Maker tools

12. Cricut Joy (2020)

• Compact, portable machine
• Designed for small, quick projects
• Can cut materials up to 5.5 inches wide and 20 feet long

13. Cricut Explore 3 (2021)

• Can cut Smart Materials without a mat
• Cuts up to 2x faster than Explore Air 2
• Can cut materials up to 12 inches wide and 12 feet long

14. Cricut Maker 3 (2021)

• Can cut Smart Materials without a mat
• Cuts up to 2x faster than the original Maker
• Can cut materials up to 12 inches wide and 12 feet long

Each new model has generally introduced improvements in cutting speed, force, or versatility, reflecting Cricut's ongoing innovation in the craft cutting machine market.