VENDING TECHNOLOGY


Clea OS, and cloud services — enables scalable deployment, remote management, and data monetisation across vending fleets. Another highlight for SECO at VendItalia was a talk delivered by Fausto Di Segni, head of IoT & AI, in a speaker session focusing on the evolving role of AI in transforming vending operations and business models. During the event, SECO showcased an


A demonstration of an end-to-end smart vending ecosystem


Visitors to Venditalia this month may have come across SECO’s smart vending solutions through live demonstrations and integrated technologies designed to support more connected and efficient vending operations. A live smart vending demo, integrated with Clea Vend – an end-to-end IoT and AI framework – and KarL4 – a contactless payment terminal – featured a fully operational coffee vending machine, showcasing a real-world purchase flow with contactless payments, real-time data collection, and cloud-based analytics.


Through Clea, data generated at the edge


is seamlessly collected, orchestrated, and visualised, enabling operators to gain real- time insights into machine performance, user behaviour, and sales dynamics. This highlighted how vending machines can evolve into connected, intelligent systems where edge computing and cloud intelligence work together to support continuous optimisation and new service models. This hands-on experience helped to demonstrate how SECO’s integrated ecosystem — combining edge hardware,


integrated solution combining edge devices, touchscreen HMIs, and the KarL4 contactless payment terminal, enabling seamless digital transactions and enhanced user interaction. This architecture demonstrates how payments, data collection, and analytics can be fully integrated into a scalable, edge-to-cloud system. In addition, SECO highlighted its end-to-end smart vending ecosystem, including Clea Vend, the cloud- based telemetry platform that enables real- time monitoring of sales, machine status, and product performance—transforming operational data into actionable insights to optimize fleet management and reduce downtime. Complementing the offering, SECO also


presented retrofit HMI solutions designed to upgrade existing vending machines with advanced interfaces and connectivity— extending device lifecycle while enabling new services and revenue opportunities without replacing installed assets.


A new coffee machine made from 95 per cent recycled materials blends aesthetics with intuitive performance while setting a new standard for user friendly, sustainable coffee solutions. De Jong DUKE’s Lina is being offered for modern workplaces, hospitality environments, and public spaces. At the heart of the machine is a 10.1” HD touchscreen with lifelike icons and smooth navigation inspired by today’s best consumer technology. The interface supports fast drink selection and seamless user experience, while the intuitive service menu simplifies setup and maintenance for both operators and technicians. The machine incorporates recycled materials


in key components — including the door frame, back plate, drip tray, and cup stand — achieving over 95% recyclability. This focus on responsible engineering ensures long term value without compromising performance. Lina marks the first step in de Jong


DUKE’s next generation product lineup. Later this year, the company will introduce the Nio Next—a premium, high capacity professional coffee machine designed for workplaces, public environments, and service driven locations. With its advanced brewing technology, intelligent service features, and a refined 360° design, Nio Next is engineered to deliver consistent barista-style beverage quality at scale. In addition, operators can choose the new fresh milk solution, which delivers thick, stable milk foam through smart valve technology and precise temperature control. When connected to ConnectMe, Lina becomes part of a two-way connectivity system that gives you real-time data from the coffee machine. Operators gain remote access to service information, usage statistics, part replacement notifications, and real time user feedback. This reduces on site visits, lowers operational costs, and enables proactive service delivery.


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