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To further expand the service coverage of its smart foodservice equipment and intelligent food waste reduction systems, YumJi is pleased to announce that YAMA TECH, a long-established business based in Gangshan, Kaohsiung, has officially joined the YumJi partner network. Through this collaboration, the two companies will combine their strengths in local market development, site planning, equipment integration, and after-sales support to serve restaurants, hotels, businesses, residential communities, medical institutions, schools, and public-sector facilities throughout Kaohsiung and Southern Taiwan. This partnership is more than the addition of a new product sales channel. It represents another important step in YumJi’s development of a regional service network covering product consultation, on-site assessment, solution planning, equipment deployment, operational support, and after-sales service. Combining Local Experience with Smart Equipment Technology YAMA TECH has built a strong presence in Gangshan and the greater Kaohsiung area over many years. Beginning with traditional electrical appliances and commercial equipment services, the company has gradually expanded into food delivery robots, commercial cleaning robots, service robots, and smart facility planning. This experience has enabled YAMA TECH to establish a solid local customer base and valuable expertise in commercial equipment deployment and customer service. YumJi, meanwhile, is built on extensive experience in industrial automation, PLC control, electromechanical integration, and foodservice equipment development. Its growing portfolio includes smart ready-meal vending systems, AIoT-enabled food waste reduction equipment, remote equipment management solutions, and carbon data management technologies. The partnership creates a clear combination of complementary capabilities: YAMA TECH will support local market development, customer communication, needs assessment, site evaluation, and regional customer service. YumJi will provide equipment, control technologies, system integration, technical support, and future product upgrades. Both companies will work together to assist customers throughout the entire process—from initial planning and equipment deployment to daily operation and after-sales service. Through this collaborative approach, customers receive more than a standalone machine. They gain access to a complete and sustainable smart facility solution designed for long-term operation. Advancing Smart Foodservice and Addressing Labor Shortages The foodservice industry continues to face persistent labor shortages, rising personnel costs, longer required service hours, and increasing demand for standardized quality. As a result, automation is no longer relevant only to large corporations. It has become an essential operational tool for restaurant brands, hotels, hospitals, campuses, corporate facilities, central kitchens, and unmanned retail locations seeking to improve efficiency and service reliability. YumJi’s smart foodservice equipment incorporates automated heating, standardized preparation processes, remote monitoring, and adjustable operating parameters. These capabilities help businesses reduce their dependence on highly trained on-site personnel while maintaining consistent food quality and stable service performance. Combined with YAMA TECH’s experience in service robots and commercial equipment deployment, the two companies will be able to develop integrated solutions based on each customer’s operational needs. These solutions may include smart foodservice equipment, delivery robots, cleaning equipment, and related automation systems. The objective is not simply to replace individual tasks with machines, but to help businesses establish a more efficient, scalable, and resilient operating model. Expanding from Equipment Sales to Food Waste Reduction and ESG Management In addition to smart foodservice equipment, YumJi and YAMA TECH will jointly promote YumJi’s intelligent food waste reduction solutions. Restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, food processing facilities, residential communities, and public-sector venues generate substantial amounts of food waste every day. YumJi provides an integrated solution covering source reduction, biological treatment, weight recording, energy consumption monitoring, AIoT cloud-based data management, and carbon emission estimation. For businesses and institutions, food waste management is no longer merely a matter of collection and disposal. It is increasingly connected to ESG performance, environmental management, operating costs, and corporate sustainability. By integrating processing equipment with a digital data platform, customers can gain greater visibility into: Daily and monthly food waste generation Actual waste reduction rates and processing results Equipment operating hours and energy consumption Utilization efficiency across different sites Data records that support ESG reporting and carbon management This approach also reflects YumJi’s expectations for its partner network. Authorized partners are not simply product resellers; they must be capable of understanding customer needs, evaluating individual sites, planning suitable solutions, and developing long-term service relationships. Strengthening Regional Service and Response Capabilities The long-term stability of smart equipment depends not only on the quality of the product itself, but also on the availability of responsive, reliable, and locally informed support. With YAMA TECH joining the YumJi partner network, YumJi will further strengthen its customer service capabilities in Gangshan, Kaohsiung, and the wider Southern Taiwan market. Local support will help reduce communication time throughout the process—from initial consultation and site assessment to solution confirmation, installation, and ongoing operation. The two companies will gradually establish coordinated systems for product training, technical documentation, customer feedback, and after-sales service. The goal is to develop regional partners who genuinely understand the equipment, assist customers with successful implementation, and work with YumJi to build the market over the long term. Building an Integrated Smart Facility Service Ecosystem YumJi believes that smart foodservice equipment, service robots, food waste reduction systems, and AIoT data platforms will not remain isolated product categories. Together, they will form an integrated service ecosystem for smart commercial and public facilities. The partnership between YumJi and YAMA TECH marks an important step in YumJi’s expansion of its regional partner and service network. By combining their respective technical expertise, market knowledge, and customer service capabilities, the two companies will help restaurants, hotels, businesses, institutions, and public-sector facilities address real-world challenges involving labor shortages, equipment management, food waste reduction, operating efficiency, and sustainable development. We sincerely welcome YAMA TECH to the YumJi partner network and look forward to delivering more comprehensive, responsive, and locally supported smart equipment solutions to customers throughout Southern Taiwan. Partner Brands: YumJi × YAMA TECHAreas of Collaboration: Smart foodservice equipment, AIoT-enabled food waste reduction systems, service equipment, and smart facility integrationTarget Customers: Restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, corporate facilities, medical institutions, schools, residential communities, and public-sector venues For product consultation, partnership opportunities, or on-site assessment, please contact YumJi or YAMA TECH. https://www.yujye.net/en/hot_537485.html YumJi Expands Its Service Network in Southern Taiwan — YAMA TECH Joins as an Authorized Partner 2026-08-01 2027-08-01
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Extreme Reliability Challenge for Vending Machines: Wire and Knob Durability Under Freezing & Refrigerated Conditions

In the design and development of automated vending machines, stability and reliability are among the most critical performance factors. This is especially true for machines handling food products, where the durability of each component directly impacts overall operational continuity—and, ultimately, the customer experience.

To ensure our equipment can function properly in extreme environmental conditions, we conducted a 45-day reliability stress test, focusing specifically on the durability of wiring and control knobs under freezing (-18°C) and refrigerated (0–5°C) settings.

Rigorous Testing Conditions to Ensure Reliable Operation in Extreme Environments

During this testing period, our vending machine was continuously operated within both freezing and refrigerated environments. Each test session lasted a minimum of one hour daily, with specific goals:

  • Low Temperature Brittleness Analysis
    At sub-zero temperatures, plastics and metals may become brittle, compromising knob flexibility, structural integrity, and lifespan.

  • Condensation Impact Simulation
    Refrigerated environments can lead to internal condensation, which may affect wire-to-knob contact points and potentially cause electrical short circuits or mechanical failure.

  • Long-Term Operational Stability Validation
    The 45-day continuous test verified that even after repeated startups and operations, the physical and electrical properties of the wiring and control mechanisms remained intact and stable.

Why We Perform This Test

Vending machines are often deployed in diverse environments, including convenience stores, train stations, offices, schools, and outdoor public areas. Many of these units require internal low-temperature storage to maintain food freshness or chilled beverages. However, harsh temperature fluctuations and humidity can severely challenge mechanical structures and electronic components.

This test addresses key risk factors:

  • Preventing knob malfunction due to temperature-induced stiffness, ensuring smooth customer interactions.

  • Extending equipment lifespan, reducing repair or replacement frequency, and increasing ROI for operators.

  • Ensuring uninterrupted performance even when placed in freezers or outdoor winter environments.

We believe that only rigorously tested equipment can offer our clients peace of mind and maximum operational value.

Choose Stability. Choose Reliability.

Our smart vending machines are not only powered by advanced automation technology, but also proven through extensive reliability testing. They are designed to maintain stable operation across diverse temperature and environmental conditions, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous business performance.

Contact Us to Learn More:

Email: jason.kuo@yujye.com
Phone: +886 62536861#18 (Jason)
LINE: jason3115045

We are here to provide you with professional solutions to launch a more stable, efficient, and future-ready vending business.

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