InfoComm Interactive Visit us at the InfoComm interactive tradeshow. This year Kiosk Industry has a booth at InfoComm and #3489. June 11-13 Orlando. Free Customer Invites (use KIO978). What you will see in our booth: Sitekiosk Interactive Digital Signage software MRI Smart City (Santa Monica) — double-sided outdoor Smart City iteration BoldVu Screen Size_05.2024-compressed BoldVu FSD_12.2024-compressed StudioDX Interactive… Read More »
Self Service Europe Kiosks Come of Age It’s easy to think of and see US iterations of self-service, but we Americans often forget (and sometimes dismiss) that Europe is a hotbed for self-service. Counterless kiosk-only restaurants are the norm, and instead of 3 or 4 kiosks, you can see 10-15. (In the US, see McDonald’s Counterless with only Self-Order Kiosks… Read More »
KT Group’s CEO Kenneth Larsen Nominated for Induction into the Kiosk Hall of Fame KT Group is proud to announce that its founder and CEO, Kenneth Larsen, has been nominated for induction into the prestigious Kiosk Hall of Fame 2025. This honor recognizes Kenneth’s 20 years of leadership, innovation, and impact in the self-service industry. The Kiosk Industry… Read More »
See Kiosk Industry at HIMSS By Kiosk Manufacturer Association Published 4:07 AM MST, February 17, 2025 WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 17, 2025 — Kiosk Association: Come see us in booth 3165 (HIMSS site) at the Venetian for the HIMSS Healthcare conference. Say hello, make connections and setup meeting. Patient check-in, accessibility tools for UX and usability, visitor registration and even wristband… Read More »
Self-Service Trends 2025 “AI for Kiosks and More: Must-Know Self-Service Trends for 2025” by DynaTouch provides insights into the latest trends shaping the self-service kiosk industry in 2025. The rapid technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), have significantly influenced self-service kiosks, transforming both customer interactions and internal processes. Key Trends Meaningful AI Integration AI is revolutionizing how… Read More »
Europe Kiosk and Design Best of 2024 Prestop is one of the “more experienced” and mature self-service kiosk providers in the world and we have added the Prestop 32 Evolution kiosk to Best of 2024 Awards. It’s note worthy that we also find out later that SiteKiosk software and Storm AudioNav module our major components. Description The 32-inch… Read More »
Facial Recognition Turning Retail On Its Face Very nice writeup on Retail and Restaurant on facial recognition by Thibaud Denolle of ACRELEC America. You can contact Thibaud at his LinkedIn or by email. Summary of Facial Biometrics in Retail Technology Overview: Facial biometrics uses AI for identity verification via facial features. Real-World Applications: Brands like Steak n’ Shake… Read More »
Small business owners cut costs by 1.38 million From Chosun Biz Xmas Day 2025 — The Korea Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises conducted a survey on 402 companies utilizing kiosks for the ‘2024 Small Business Kiosk Utilization Status and Policy Discovery Survey,’ and reported on the 25th that 93.8% responded that ‘the introduction of kiosks helps management.’… Read More »
Self-Checkout Innovation – Germany A very informative paper (88 pages?) on self-checkout innovation over the last few years. Thanks to Zahdan of Pyramid Computer (one of the featured examples) for pointing this out. The guide summarizes the status and future of self-checkout (SCO) systems in retail. It notes that SCO systems are becoming increasingly popular as they offer… Read More »
So How Much Does it Cost to Service a Kiosk Questions we are asked include just what are the usual service and maintenance costs associated with a kiosk. Determining the service cost for a kiosk involves several factors. We’ll put all the “details” aside for now. Here is real life “current” example of request. SOW SCOPE OF WORK_Final… Read More »
What’s Happening This Week Lots of news items this week. Also an update on how lacking AI graphic generation is. This one is from Copilot. Pretty bad. ACRELEC America — Check out Thibaud Denolle‘s latest article in Aviation Pros! He discusses our collaboration with SSP Group plc Nordics at Arlanda Airport, where we’ve introduced self-service kiosks and self-checkout… Read More »
LG EV Chargers Now Available LG Business Solutions has announced they will begin taking orders for their first Level 3 DC Charger in the United States. The new fast charger, model LG EVC175SK-PN, has been certified to UL 2594, the UL Standard for Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Equipment. The Level 3 DC Charger has a number of dynamic… Read More »
Top 5 Reasons Healthcare Embrace Self-Service Kiosks This guide, published by ImageHOLDERS, explores the key benefits of integrating self-service kiosks into healthcare settings and how they contribute to a more efficient, patient-centric approach. Patient check-in kiosk technology is a key driver in modern healthcare In today’s fast-paced world, efficiency is critical, especially in healthcare, where time saved can… Read More »
WCAG Guidelines for Non-Web Posted on KMA.global Latest guidance from W3C on basically closed systems which do not fall under the Open systems that WCAG normally applies to, Think someone using their desktop at home versus using an ATM. The accessibility guidelines for closed systems do in fact have references to WCAG (three total) and the US Access… Read More »
Touch Screens — How They Work [Editors note — marquee image by Elo who is arguably the dominant provider of touchscreens for any and all markets. Recently sold, again, this time to Zebra. Elo no longer focuses on just touchscreens though. The new kids on the block are the Microtouch bunch which has been resurrected as a brand by… Read More »
Digital Kiosk Manufacturers Kiosk Industry list of over 500 retail kiosk manufacturing companies, suppliers and kiosk component providers, hardware and software. Looking for cash payment kiosks or an informational kiosk (such as a tablet kiosk), you need kiosk manufacturers. You also need software, hardware, wireless, management, consulting, sourcing, application, kiosk installation, kiosk servicing, site surveys, logistics, training, ADA consulting, kiosk… Read More »
Digital Signage Companies Many of our members are digital signage companies. If you are looking for Digital Signage Company then this is a good place to start. Digital Signage Companies Nanonation – custom kiosk software & digital signage 22 Miles – Digital Signage and Wayfinding LG Electronics Business Solutions Acquire Digital – advanced digital signage and wayfinding technology software Peerless AV – large… Read More »
My HealthyVet Kiosk 2025 MyHealthyvet update – “My HealtheVet is a shining example of how Veterans can play a more active role in their health care journey.” VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said about the accomplishment. “VA is committed to providing the necessary technologies to ensure that Veterans receive care when and where they need it.” MyHealthyVet Kiosks DynaTouch’s MHV… Read More »
PYRAMID is excited to announce the development of our newest innovation: PYRAMID Transparent OLED Kiosk Featuring an ultra-thin, ultra-clear and crisp display like no other, this marks a giant leap into the next generation of captivating and eye-catching self-ordering technology that helps draw customers. Our brand-new kiosk fits unobtrusively and seamlessly into any store or restaurant environment, without compromising… Read More »
The Future of User Session Security with FaceLock™ in Our Spring Newsletter! FaceLock AI will be a significant part of the City of Santa Rosa and the CO projects We’re excited to share the latest advancements transforming self-service technology. We invite you to explore these feature highlights of our Spring 2024 Newsletter — the introduction of FaceLock™, a cutting-edge security enhancement… Read More »
Parcel Lockers for Residents, Consumers and Employees In 2025, over 28,000 parcel lockers were deployed. In just one country in Europe. Poland. One example of a parcel locker system is the USPS® Smart Lockers. These are electronic, keyless parcel lockers that provide a safe, secure, and convenient package delivery and returns alternative for both package recipients and shippers4. USPS Smart… Read More »
Kiosk Association Press Release April 2024 PRnewswire link and APNews WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Kiosk Association’s mission is to inform and educate on self-service. Membership is open to all companies. If you follow accessibility guidelines and encourage ADA contact us at info@kioskindustry.org. Accessibility is in the news and we’re happy to announce new members… Read More »
Self Service Kiosk Machine Self Service kiosk machine is the site to find kiosk manufacturers, kiosk software, kiosk devices, remote monitoring and more. We cover POS Point-of-Sale kiosks as well EV charging kiosks and Smart City kiosks. Digital signage software is large part of focus. Self Service Kiosk Machine Short Story — Self-Service Kiosk Machine aka Kiosk Industry is… Read More »
Case Study for Service Kiosk for Local Government Olmsted County has kiosks in various locations across the community. The kiosks are just another tool – an innovative way – to help residents access the information, services, and help they need from Olmsted County. We hope the kiosks will help minimize barriers and enable even more residents to access… Read More »
Advanced Kiosks Newsletter Advanced Kiosks celebrates Exceptional CPARS rating Partnership and Reseller resources Advanced Kiosks becomes a Gold Sponsor of KMA.Global New 32-Inch Pedestal Kiosk Visitor Management System – Visitor Check in / Check out New Product Alert: AK CityGuide “Ask AK AI”, our new Support Assistant Office Extension impacting organizations More Customer news View these stories and more in… Read More »
HIMSS 2024 Kiosks, Telehealth, AI and Accessibility WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 12, 2024 (APnews link) — The Kiosk Association’s mission is to inform and educate on self-service. Membership is open to all companies across the world. If you follow accessibility guidelines and encourage ADA and would like to be recognized, contact us at info@kioskindustry.org. — Here is our post… Read More »
HIMSS 2024 Kiosk Association POST-SHOW HIMSS 2024 was our first booth at the show and it started as a 10×10 and then went to 10×20, and then finally ended up as a 10×30. Traffic was lighter than expected but we brought in many highly qualified leads looking for patient kiosks and telehealth. Around 200 total which is more… Read More »
February 27, 2024 Update Analysis 2/27 by William D. Goren, lawyer. Previously, we have blogged on a case involving Julian Vargas and the inaccessibility of kiosk equipment used by Quest diagnostics. It turns out that he is involved in a similar case involving Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings with another plaintiff, Luke Davis. A district Court in California… Read More »
Rapid Prototyping Becoming the Norm for Kiosk Design From Olea Kiosks — Today, businesses are always looking for ways to stay ahead, particularly as it relates to technology adaptation or the next evolution in their digital transformation. Rapid prototyping has emerged as a key strategy, allowing companies to quickly turn ideas into tangible models for testing. This approach… Read More »
Kiosk Industry News January 2024 Latest Kiosk Industry News for January 2024 includes NRF kiosks, special report Kodak Moments and photo kiosks, China kiosks, Mobile POS and Android Handheld Computers. Busy month — also see PRnewswire and APnews BY KIOSK MANUFACTURER ASSOCIATION Published 1:18 PM MST, January 8, 2024 WESTMINSTER, Colo., Jan. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Kiosk Industry… Read More »
OMB Releases Guidance on Section 508 Implementation to Improve Digital Experience Despite tens of millions of Americans living with a disability, nearly half of the most popular federal government websites are not fully accessible. In response, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has recently published guidance to help strengthen digital accessibility and the management of Section 508… Read More »
Kiosk Industry News December 2023 Here is release on PRnewswire and be sure and read the Tech View newsletter this month on LinkedIn NEWS PROVIDED BY Kiosk Manufacturer Association 18 Dec, 2023, 07:00 ET WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kiosk Industry Group announces the induction into the Kiosk Hall of Fame of three new individuals and one… Read More »
Burger King Kiosk News With the new rebranding that Burger King is going through it reminded us of our article titled “Quick-service restaurant kiosks: What’s taking so long?” The gist was that although major players like Subway, McDonald’s, Burger King and Arby’s started experimenting with kiosks in 2006, we had yet to see mass adoption in the restaurant… Read More »
ID Renewal Kiosk by DynaTouch Nice video on ID renewal kiosk by DynaTouch on YouTube. Dependents and retirees can use the IDRenew kiosk to renew their ID without an appointment. Process Airman Marine presents a tutorial on using the ID kiosk for military retirees and dependents. ⏱️ The kiosk is exclusively designed for renewing military ID cards. To… Read More »
QSR Update Lots of news this week. A couple of earnings reports and call by Shakeshack & Burger King. They always throw in some points about kiosks enhancing their profitability and we jot them down for our next ppt. Olo is in the news for bad reason. They lost Wingstop which is doing it in house. And that… Read More »