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Incredibly Efficient Espresso Makers

The Piamo Microwave Espresso Maker is Quick and Clean

— February 16, 2013 — Lifestyle
The Piamo Microwave Espresso Maker is the newest innovation meant to help those addicted to the strong coffee treat.

The project started on StartNext.com, where interested buyers can pledge just over $50 to get their own Piamo Microwave Espresso Maker. The concept came to fruition after the creator realized how much time he was wasting travelling to get espresso. He explains how it would take him 10 minutes each way in his office to get a cup. To cut down on this time, he created this espresso maker that produces single servings in just 30 seconds with minimal clean up or set up involved.

The Piamo Microwave Espresso Maker is intended to be stored in desk drawers or on counter tops for easy access.
Trend Themes
1. Efficient Microwave Espresso Makers - The Piamo Microwave Espresso Maker demonstrates the trend of creating espresso quickly and conveniently using microwave technology, presenting opportunities for further improvements and innovations in this space.
2. Time-saving Coffee Brewing Solutions - The Piamo Microwave Espresso Maker addresses the need for time-saving coffee brewing solutions, indicating potential for disruptive innovations that cater to busy professionals seeking quick and efficient coffee options.
3. Compact and Convenient Coffee Gadgets - The Piamo Microwave Espresso Maker's design highlights the trend towards compact and convenient coffee gadgets, suggesting opportunities to develop similar compact coffee devices that fit seamlessly into users' daily routines.
Industry Implications
1. Coffee Machine Manufacturing - The Piamo Microwave Espresso Maker's success suggests opportunities for coffee machine manufacturers to explore the development of efficient and convenient espresso makers that cater to time-conscious consumers.
2. Office Supply and Appliance Retail - The demand for time-saving coffee solutions like the Piamo Microwave Espresso Maker presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for office supply and appliance retailers to offer convenient coffee gadgets to busy professionals.
3. Kitchen Appliance Design - The innovative design of the Piamo Microwave Espresso Maker highlights the potential for kitchen appliance designers to create compact and convenient coffee devices that seamlessly integrate into modern kitchens and lifestyles.
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