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5 Strange Vending Machines You Don't See Everyday

Posted December 07, 2006 7:07 AM

From TechEBlog:

Our editors have compiled a list of five strange, tech-related vending machines you don't see everyday, or at least we'd like to think. If we happened to miss any, please leave us a comment.

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Re: 5 Strange Vending Machines You Don't See Everyday

12/08/2006 3:20 AM

I'm surprised they overlooked Japan. They are all about these things. Don't miss the one that dispenses used school girl panties. No, I am not kidding, this is apparently more than just the land of the rising sun. Perhaps they are not so high tech but definitely high weirdness. http://www.photomann.com/japan/machines/

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Re: 5 Strange Vending Machines You Don't See Everyday

12/08/2006 8:01 AM

I've seen that site before - there certainly are some interesting machines in Japan.

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Re: 5 Strange Vending Machines You Don't See Everyday

12/08/2006 12:02 PM

Hello,

Although it's not strange, the DXM-50EZ "vending" style machine is very technical and its patented technology has quietly been impacting USA manufacturing. What is strange is the reluctance of tool manufacturers to embrace this innovation because of concerns that tool sales will plummet as a result of increased life. End users of tooling on the other hand are delighted they can run longer, faster and more economically with the EMG edge prep. Google "DXM-50EZ" or " EMG edge prep" for more information on this tech-related vending machine and the technology that drives it.

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