Vending

The Vending Machine That Uses (Almost) No Power

DesignTAXI.com: Called the ‘A011 Peak Shift’, the vending machine cools products only during the night instead of the daytime—to take advantage of the surplus power capacity at night. The machine is also made with airtight doors and insulation materials, to prevent cold air from escaping and reduce the impact of outside temperature. Currently, the machines […]

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uFlavor Social Network Soda

Fast Company reports on a new company called uFlavor, that promises to bring custom sodas to the masses — both in the mail and via internet connected vending machines. Picture this: You are sitting in, say, a Bermuda hotel on vacation. Suddenly you are struck by a crazy idea for a new soft drink taste.

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Vending Machine With Healthy Snacks

Tennessean: A Franklin mother found inspiration for her new business venture while begrudgingly purchasing a bag of Skittles. Christy Sykes found zero healthy options in a vending machine when she wanted to purchase a snack for her 3-year-old daughter at her son’s soccer game. Sykes, a pharmaceutical saleswoman, decided to purchase a franchise of vending

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