# 3D Refreshment Dispensers Coca Cola Japan Changes the Face of Vending Machines By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-12-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coca-cola-japan References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/new-coca-cola-vending-machines-go-3d/) & [cocacola.co.jp](http://www.cocacola.co.jp/corporate/news/news_20101201.html) When it comes down to technology and gadgets, there isn't another country that can rival Japan. [Coca Cola Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coke-buddy) now has a venture that just might change the way [pop vending machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatica-project) look everywhere, making them more eco-friendly and trendy at the same time. Coca Cola Japan's machines will have a new 3D look, which will include LED lighting and solar panels, along with a cashless, e-money system that will facilitate the buying experience. Read more about Coca Cola Japan's eco change through the provided links. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Vending Machines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and implement vending machines that incorporate eco-friendly features such as LED lighting, solar panels, and cashless payment systems. - **New Aesthetic Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and create vending machine designs utilizing 3D elements and LED lighting to enhance visual appeal and attract consumers. - **Cashless Payment Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced cashless payment systems in vending machines for a more convenient and seamless buying experience. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Vending:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the beverage vending industry by introducing eco-friendly and visually appealing machines with easy payment options. - **Retail Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the retail technology sector by developing cutting-edge vending machines that incorporate 3D aesthetics, LED lighting, and cashless payment systems. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine renewable energy and vending machine technology by incorporating solar panels and sustainable features into vending machines for a more eco-friendly solution. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bottle-Free Beverage Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bon-aqua-water-bar.md) - [Smart Soda Dispenser Trials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-compact-freestyle-machine.md) - [Low-Maintenance Drink Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-flex.md) - [Japanese Landscape Soda Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-bottle-japanese-pattern-design.md) - [Refillable Retail Soda Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soda-refill-machine.md) - [Heat-Sensitive Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-sensitive-vending-machine.md) - [Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-coca-cola-billboard.md) - [Smart Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-vending-machines.md) - [Futuristic Cityscape Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coca-cola-y3000-zero-sugar.md)