Materials Vending Machine

Basics

• Essentially a Vending Machine but for all the parts in a Makerspace / Microfactory / OSEH etc
• So:
  • Wire
  • SMDs
  • Bearings
  • Batteries (Re: Battery Dispenser )
  • Welding Rods / MIG Wire Spools / TIG Wire etc
  • Bar Stock + Rod Stock + Sheet Metal
  • Wood
• FDM Filament Spools (Could also be done via pay per mm or g of filament used in your print)
• Paint / Ink
• Bolts
• Nuts
• Screws etc

Industry Standards

• ?

Existing Open Source Designs

Mr Innovative (YouTube Channel)

• They make various designs for Automated Wire Cutters , Automated Paper Roll Cutters , Automated Sticker Reel Cutters etc

Venduino

• A Design by the YouTube Channel "Ryan Bates"

Misc

• A Design by the YouTube Channel "Elk" Titled "Bitcoin Candy Vending Machine with Arduino and Koyn Library"
• A Design by the YouTube Channel "How To Mechatronics"

Internal Links

• Reverse Vending Machine (A Similar Concept, but for Recycling Bins)
• Order Fulfillment Center (Same concept but scaled up to the level of a Distribution Center / Big Box Store )

External Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Vending Machines (Maybe, not sure if that includes storage / Point of Sale stuff)