The Slice 10 is a cordless ultrasonic cutter introduced by SonicMax, featuring active cooling and a replaceable 5,000mAh 21700 battery designed to extend runtime and maintain cutting performance. It launched on Kickstarter with pricing starting at $99, targeting makers, modelers and 3D printing users seeking portable precision cutting.
The 40kHz tool uses a high-efficiency ultrasonic transducer rated above Q > 500, a built-in cooling fan and 40W output to reduce heat buildup during sustained use. SonicMax claims up to 70 minutes of continuous high-load cutting and around two to four hours of typical intermittent use per battery. Additional features include USB-C pass-through charging, lift-to-activate sensing, an OLED status display and a built-in LED work light.
For consumers, the Slice 10 offers a portable cutting option for materials including PLA, PETG, ABS, resin parts, foam, EVA, leather and model board, with a design focused on longer maker workflows and consistent performance.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Cordless Precision Tools
- Battery-powered ultrasonic cutters signal a shift toward workshop-grade performance in portable formats for makers who need flexible fabrication without fixed stations.
- Thermal-controlled Cutting
- Integrated active cooling creates room for compact cutting devices that sustain output longer while protecting components during extended creative workflows.
- Creator-focused Tool Displays
- OLED status screens, LED work lights and sensing features reflect growing demand for smarter handheld tools that reduce guesswork in small-scale production.
Who This Affects Most
- Maker Hardware
- Portable ultrasonic cutting expands the maker hardware market with compact devices tailored to modelers, hobbyists and digital fabrication users.
- 3D Printing
- Post-processing for PLA, PETG, ABS and resin parts benefits from precision cordless tools that streamline finishing beyond traditional blades and rotary cutters.
- Craft and Model Building
- Materials such as foam, EVA, leather and model board reveal opportunities for safer, cleaner cutting systems in craft, cosplay and miniature-building applications.
