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Vending Machine in other countries
Vending Machine are not very common in India and are usually found only in major cities or along some national highways. Seaga India is the pioneer for bringing the concept of vending machines to India.
Peak Shift Vending Machine
Japan’s METI has presented ‘Peak Shift’ vending machines with the Energy Conservation Grand Prize which save energy by shifting power used to cool beverages from day to night.
Criticism of Vending Machines
Some say the convenience of vending machines itself is a problem in that anyone of any age can buy things from them. There is another growing concern over the electricity consumption of the machines.
Documentary on Vending machines
Japan is a nation of vending machines – 5.2 million of them! You find them everywhere, selling all sorts of products. And many vending machines do much more than simply sell things.
Vending Machine in Hong Kong
Vending Machines in Hong Kong are mostly placed in the public, with some in offices and schools. Most are stocked with food and drinks, umbrellas, cosmetics, cases and accessories for mobile phones.
How Vending Machine works
A vending machine is an, “electronic machine used to disperse a product to a consumer after a certain amount of money has been put into the machine,” as defined by Business Dictionary.