Acrelec acquires OrderMatic

December 7, 2021

Acrelec, a manufacturer of customer experience software and hardware solutions, has acquired Oklahoma City-based OrderMatic technology for an undisclosed sum…

Peerless-AV introduces outdoor bright display for hot temperatures

December 7, 2021

Peerless-AV, a designer and manufacturer of audio and video solutions and accessories, has introduced its 55-inch Xtrem High Bright Outdoor Display for…

Nanoshield technology destroys virus, bacteria on high-touch surfaces

December 7, 2021

Nanoshield has introduced a clear plastic film that can be used on a variety of surfaces, such as digital screens, mobile phones and other frequently touched…

Indiana to install first Narcan vending machine in county jail

December 7, 2021

Indiana will install its first Narcan vending machine in the lobby of the St. Joseph County Jail to reduce opioid overdose deaths, according to a South Bend…

Crystal Display Systems teams with China based touchscreen manufacturer

December 6, 2021

Crystal Display Systems Ltd., based in Rochester, U.K., has signed a distribution agreement with China based General Touch, the touchscreen monitor, curved…

Talking With Andrew Savala: Kiosk or mobile app, which is right for you?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Andrew Savala, chief operating officer at Bixly Inc., tackles the question: How to decide between investing in mobile order and pay versus kiosks.

North Carolina entrepreneur launches pet supply vending business

December 6, 2021

Betty Crump, an alumnus of North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, North Carolina, has launched a pet supply vending machine business, Betty's Unique…

Japan pork farm installs meat vending machine

December 6, 2021

Are Japanese hog farmers taking a cue from U.K. dairy farms?

Electrify America installs battery energy storage systems in EV charging stations

December 6, 2021

Electrify America, the nation's largest open DC charging network for electric vehicles, has installed onsite, behind-the-meter battery energy storage systems…

French luxury brand showcases hand bag in vending machine

December 3, 2021

Jacquemus, a French luxury brand, has introduced pink vending machines to showcase its new "Le Bambino Long" bag. The machines allow customers to buy the bag…

Georgia Air Force base introduces prescription refill kiosk

December 3, 2021

Robins Air Force Base in Georgia has become the most recent Air Force base to introduce a ScriptCenter prescription refill kiosk, according to a press release.

How AI, self-service applications are changing customer behavior

A trio of retail technology experts — Nathan Vank at IronYun, Michael Johnson at Advantech and Sarah Yang at Advantech — shared their insights on how retailers…

Redbox deploys digital video signage to promote studio releases

December 3, 2021

Redbox has deployed digital video signage on the top of over 2,000 kiosks across the U.S., with nearly 4,000 expected total installations, according to a press…

French airport to test contactless check-in kiosks

December 3, 2021

The Nice, France international airport, Aéroports de la Côte d'Azur, has teamed with self-service technology provider Easier to test contactless self-service…

Fluid asset management firm taps Zytronic touch sensor for industrial interface

December 2, 2021

Banlaw, an Australia based supplier of off-road liquid transfer, measurement and control solutions, deployed the Zytronic touch sensor and serial touch…

Grant supports 120 EV charging stations in Minnesota, North Dakota

December 2, 2021

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded Minnesota based Native Sun Community Power Development more than $6.5 million for the Upper Midwest Inter-Tribal…

#SelfServiceSummit Sponsor Preview: CAV

CAV provides a fully automated Age & ID verification on the spot. Providing that we offer our partners solutions that make it possible to increase profit…

POSaBit boosts Q3 2021 revenue, incurs higher loss

December 1, 2021

POSaBit Systems Corp., a provider of payments infrastructure in the cannabis industry, reported a major revenue gain for Q3 2021 over the prior year's third…

Guest empowerment: How today’s technology makes it happen

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Raghu Sagi, chief information officer at Inspire Brands, will offer an overview of the technology platforms that drive the guest experience across more than…

Grubbrr to provide free Samsung kiosks during holidays to qualifying restaurants

December 1, 2021

Grubbrr, a provider of self-ordering technologies, will be providing a Samsung Kiosk powered by Grubbrr to qualifying quick-service restaurants that keep their…