> That still hasn'y answered my original question but that'll do for me
>
>
> Neo *Ooo My head hurts more than yours*

Oh. You mean this was a *serious* question? Well ok, then Howard already answered your question. The machine(s) that make vending machines are called "Robotic Assemblers". The same type of automation used throughout industry to make scooters, washing machines, and garburators, all in assembly-line fashion.

There you go Neo. Thank Howard for the info.


> > > > > This came to me while i was in my college canteen (in england that is!!). We have numerous vending machines and I wondered...
> > > > >
> > > > > ...What do you call a machine that makes vending machines?
> > > > >
> > > > > Is it:
> > > > > a) a vending machine machine (not a typo)
> > > > > or
> > > > > b) a machine vendor?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Neo *fumbles in in his trouser pocket for his change*
> > > >
> > > > People make vending machines, not machines.
> > > >
> > > > Li-that sounds kinda weird-face
> > >
> > > If machines can make cars, they should be able to make vending machines. The people only sell vending machines. They're called vending machine venders.
> > > Howard
> >
> > And what about the people who sell vending machine machines? Would they be vending machine machine vendors?
>
> And what makes the vending machine machines? And what makes THEM?!?!?!?
>
> Jimmy O"My head hurts"f York