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MoreBeautiful at CES: Small Ice Makers and a Cold Sample

A short booth conversation about the machines on display.

Article published November 4, 2026.

Ice makers are not the first thing I expect to stop for at CES, but the MoreBeautiful booth gives me a chance to look at some smaller machines and try a sample.

Ask the manufacturer what it makes

The representative explains that the company manufactures ice-making equipment. We look at a small unit, and they describe a short production cycle and the number of pieces it makes.

Those timing and output figures come from the booth conversation. I do not start a timer or run a complete batch myself in this visit.

Try something cold

I taste one of the samples and like it. We also talk about a cola-based ice example and look across the smaller and larger machines on display.

A handle on one of the units is another physical detail the representative points out. This is a quick introduction to the range, without unpacking a home unit or checking how easy it is to clean.

A short stop on the show floor

The video includes a thank-you to VegasNearMe for supporting my CES2025 trip. It is a booth visit and a taste, not a long-term appliance review.

What interests me is seeing more of these drink-and-ice gadgets in compact forms. The recording gives us the manufacturer's introduction; performance in a particular kitchen would need its own test.

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