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WWII | 1942

Events of the war halt the production of coffee machines. Following WWII, business has to begin from scratch given the gloomy post-war economic situation and the difficulty in obtaining machinery and raw materials.

A NEW PATENT | 1945

On December 4th, 1945 a new patent is registered and is ultimately extended and completed on October 31st, 1949. Enabling the resumption of business, the patent is for a semiautomatic mechanism which simplifies the movements and operations of the barista, as well as releases the pressure from the filter holder.

EUREKA | 1947-1950

Designed by the Bambi brothers in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War.

Functioning: pressure of hot water and steam generated by a horizontal boiler which had - by then - become commonly used by all manufacturers (the patent had been forfeited as it was not renewed because of the war). Notable technological development of the mechanical system of distribution of the 3 water tracts (water, steam and drain). The mechanical valves were started by pushing two concentric buttons, which already had a very ergonomic design.

Estimated production: 600-700 units (2, 3 and 4-groups).

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