TalkingRetail reports that Sielaff, a leading European manufacturer of vending machines and glass-fronted merchandisers, has announced the launch of the Barista Uno, an automatic self-service coffee bar suitable for places like the convenience store, petrol pumps or motor service centres.

The bean-to-cup coffee machine can dispense several fresh-milk based drinks such as espresso, cappuccino, lattè, hot chocolate. The vending machine comes with a 20-litre fresh milk cooler, cup holders that can hold two cup sizes, a mechanism to insert coins and in-built telemetry and PC software. Other optional accessories such as hot water tap or product storage module are available.

The news report states that the machine boasts several advanced features such as "Sielaff's own grinder and brewing mechanism and hospital grade hoses". Vending machine operators will be excited by the extremely small footprint of this machine.