Many innovations have made their way through the Everyday Edisons studio doors. But, one might argue that there’s never been one causing quite a buzz, as the latest addition to our staff break room, the Coca-Cola Freestyle® machine from our Everyday Edisons Season 4 Technology Partners, Coca-Cola!
If you thought this was a place where innovation flowed and tough decisions took place before, just imagine the environment with 100+ brands to choose from and endless drink recipes to create! 
And while this machine is every soda or flavored water-lover’s dream, perhaps, most intriguing is the story behind its invention. Here are just a few cool facts:
- It is the first fountain soda machine daring to go beyond the average limit of 6-8 consumer choices
- The machine took 204 world-class experts from across the country and 4 years to develop
- It was designed by Italian design firm, Pininfarina – Yep, it’s practically a Ferrari!
- It won a Gold Award (the highest honor) at the 2011 Edison Awards in the “New Retail Frontiers” category
Be sure to tune in to Everyday Edisons Season 4, where you may just get a glimpse of this machine in action, and special thanks to Coca-Cola for their belief in innovation and partnership!
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Hey everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself really quickly. My name is Elliott Van Ness, and I am currently interning at Edison Nation and will be a guest-blogger. I hope you all enjoy my posts.