‘laboratory espresso machine’ by david budzik and adi schlesinger

the ‘laboratory espresso machine’ conceived by israeli designers david budzik and adi schlesinger celebrates coffee with a scientific aesthetic.the machine was created to achieve perfect timing required for the production of a single portion of perfect espresso, bringing obtainable expert process to the average user. the device works with espresso capsules in order to allow use by beginners as well as the more experienced audience. the machine employs physics laws known a the ‘venturi effect’ and thermo dynamics, and the capsule punching mechanism is derived from the world of automatic weapons. the contraption is made from reinforced glass and polymers in conjunction with an aluminum frame structure and features a classic-style barometer.

images explaining the basic working principal and venturi effect and capsule punching mechanism

the machine is designed to be produced by laser cutting and bending

the design is mobile, where all elements are built around 1 pole

(L) first test of transparent reinforced polymers (R) first test of black epoxy reinforced polymers

sketches informed by laboratory equipment

sketches informed by pipe connections