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Automatic coffee dispenser creates new shopping experience

Nespresso Deutschland GmbH
Vending machines
Material handling

Hardware Price:

DOF

3

Max. velocity

0.5

meters per second

Max. acceleration

1.5

meters per second²

Innovative Coffee Vending Machine with igus Gantry Robot: Speed and Precision

The fully automated coffee vending machine in Munich’s Riem Arcaden introduces a unique shopping experience. Customers use a touchscreen to customize their coffee selection, which is then assembled by a gantry robot. The system was designed to balance speed and noise reduction, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. By utilizing motion plastic components from igus, this setup achieves rapid, precise movements while maintaining quiet operation.

What is the Application?

The gantry robot automates custom coffee selection and dispensing. It picks varieties based on customer choices and delivers them in a short time, ensuring maximum convenience.

What are the Advantages of the Solution?

  • Minimal Wait Time: Fast robot movements optimize customer satisfaction.

  • Silent Operation: igus motion plastics reduce noise during operation.

  • Reliable Performance: High precision ensures accurate dispensing every time.

What are the Advantages of the Robot?

The igus gantry robot provides key benefits for vending applications:

  • Speed: Efficient movements reduce customer wait times.

  • Durability: Motion plastic components are maintenance-free and long-lasting.

  • Customizable Design: Adapts seamlessly to the vending machine’s needs.

Revolutionizing Coffee Shopping with Automation

This automated coffee vending machine sets new standards for speed, precision, and customer experience. By leveraging the igus gantry robot, businesses can provide fast, reliable, and quiet service, creating a seamless interaction that enhances consumer satisfaction and modernizes retail operations.

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