The ISSpresso Capsule Machine Makes Coffee in Zero Gravity
Jamie Danielle Munro — June 17, 2014 — Tech
References: argotec.it & designboom
For those who enjoy a quick coffee while traveling in space, the ISSpresso capsule machine can whip up the perfect brew. While only a select few will really be able to enjoy the machine's abilities, it's still amazing to think about the effort that went into the item's creation, and all for a small cup of java!
The coffee machine can make a small cup of espresso, and for those in space who need a quick caffeine kick, this could certainly come in handy. Moreover, the design is "capable of handling liquids at high pressure and high temperatures [and] the plastic tube carrying the water inside a normal espresso machine has been replaced with a special steel tube designed to withstand pressure of more than 400 bar," as stated on DesignBoom.
Photo Credits: designboom, argotec.it
The coffee machine can make a small cup of espresso, and for those in space who need a quick caffeine kick, this could certainly come in handy. Moreover, the design is "capable of handling liquids at high pressure and high temperatures [and] the plastic tube carrying the water inside a normal espresso machine has been replaced with a special steel tube designed to withstand pressure of more than 400 bar," as stated on DesignBoom.
Photo Credits: designboom, argotec.it
Trend Themes
1. Space Coffee - The creation of the ISSpresso capsule machine highlights an opportunity for technology innovations in space food and beverage industry.
2. Zero Gravity Kitchenware - The ISSpresso capsule machine indicates a need for advancements in containers, packaging, and other kitchenware products that cater to the unique conditions of outer space.
3. Sustainable Space Food Production - The need for coffee and other food items in space creates an opportunity for the development of sustainable food production technologies suitable for use in space.
Industry Implications
1. Aerospace - The aerospace industry could capitalize on the high demand for specialized and advanced kitchenware and food production technologies for space travel.
2. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry has an opportunity to explore the development and production of unique food items, including coffee, that can be consumed in space.
3. Technology - The technology industry could create space-compatible products that focus on the unique conditions of production and consumption in space, including kitchenware and food items such as coffee.
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