News

January 2007

Handheld Digital Shape Cutter Unveiled

Flagship product from craft innovator packs thousands of fonts and shapes in one small tool

January 28, 2007, Anaheim, CA - Tinnus Technology introduced the Slice™ handheld digital font and shape cutter today at the Craft and Hobby Association Winter Convention and Trade Show. Truly portable at only 5 inches square and less than two pounds, the rechargeable battery powered tool cuts and draws patterns up to 4 inches in size on a variety of media from sheer vellums to textured bazzills. Tinnus is giving live demonstrations this week at booth #551.

The Slice™ incorporates a patent pending design which enables production of large 4 inch die cuts with the extremely compact tool. It works with any size of media, including full 12 by 12 inch pages. Users can choose from professionally designed font and shape programs, or create customized patterns using their own personal computer. Tinnus founder and president Josh Malone described the Slice™ as “a balanced convergence of craft and technology. It improves quality and productivity while preserving the hands-on experience and personal touch that you can’t get from a totally digital process” Additional specifications for the product can be found at tinnus.com/slice. Tinnus is in the process of negotiating licensing agreements with potential partners, who will establish details concerning pricing and availability.

Tinnus Technology is a new company based in Plano, Texas, focused on identifying and developing opportunities for functional blends of craft and technology. Tinnus is currently seeking investors and partners for marketing and distribution of the Slice™. See http://tinnus.com for more info.

Start-up Craft Technology Company Introduces Handheld Digital Font and Shape Cutter

January 22, 2007, Plano, TX - Tinnus Technology announced on Monday the introduction of the Slice™ handheld digital font and shape cutter. Truly portable at only 5 inches square and less than two pounds, the rechargeable battery powered tool cuts and draws patterns up to 4 inches in size on a variety of media from sheer vellums to textured bazzills.

The Slice™ incorporates a patent pending drive mechanism which enables production of large 4 inch die cuts with the extremely compact tool. It works with any size of media, including full 12 by 12 inch pages. Additional specifications for the product can be found at tinnus.com/slice. Tinnus will be offering live demonstrations of the Slice™ at booth #551 at the Craft and Hobby Association Winter Show in Anaheim January 28-31st.

Tinnus Technology is a new company based in Plano, Texas, focused on identifying and developing opportunities for balanced blends of craft and technology. Tinnus is currently seeking investors and partners for marketing and distribution of the Slice™.

Tinnus

P.O. Box 860124
Plano, TX 75086-0124
USA

T: 214.556.5510
F: 866.889.0392
info@tinnus.com