"I wanted to create a way to significantly upgrade vending machine security to help prevent theft," said an inventor, from Tarzana, Calif., "so I invented the GRIP CINCINNO. My versatile design is ...

A newly granted patent (Publication Number: US11873202B2) describes a unique vending machine designed to dispense beverage cans with a built-in opening mechanism. The vending machine includes an ...

Our hacker from [Appalachian Forge Works] wrote in to let us know about their vending machine build: a Halloween vending computer that talks. He starts by demonstrating the vending process: a backlit ...

Discover how to build a working Lego vending machine with just a few bricks! In this fun and easy tutorial, you’ll see how ...

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Crystal Warren started her vending-machine business as a side hustle in 2016 while still a teacher. Now, she runs the business full time and finds locations for other entrepreneurs. Last year, her ...