Vendo-matic

Early almost never used term for Serve-matics or Vent-matics

Common term describing a wide range of domestic and commercial machines and systems. From Vending Machines, to Automatic Bars, or Hot Beverage Providers. Anything that serves, prepares food and drinks is usually called a Serve Matic

The term stems from an old Brand of Vending Machines that was popular right after the ascent and were found virtually everywhere.

The Brand Serve-Matic still exists, but is only one of many manufacturers of such machines