GE Profile made a smaller version of its nugget ice maker that needs less counter space

Source: The Verge

GE Profile is showing off prototypes of its new compact nugget ice maker at the KBIS trade show.
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New Compact Nugget Ice Makers

GE Profile has announced two new versions of its popular Opal nugget ice machines with smaller footprints that take up less counter space and come with more affordable price tags. Like the larger and pricier Opal 2.0 Ultra, the new machines produce nugget (chewable or pellet) ice by freezing layers of ice flakes, creating nuggets that are easier to chew and have more surface area to cool drinks faster.

Background

• The nugget‑ice concept was previously limited to restaurants.
• GE Profile launched its first home‑use Opal machine in 2015.
• Recent models, such as the Opal 2.0 Ultra, start at a steep $579, making the new compact versions a more budget‑friendly option.

Read the full story at The Verge.