The Flagship
VRK Pro
For locations where the machine needs to perform as well as it presents.
From A$9,181.82 ex GST
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Explore VRK Pro →Ameni - SandStar Master Distributor, Australia
Sell more from the same footprint.
SandStar smart coolers let people tap once, take what they want and walk away. More range, fewer stockouts and live demand data - supplied, deployed and supported in Australia by Ameni.
Where do you fit?
Three ways Australian organisations work with Ameni. Pick the one that matches you.
Vending operators
Move a traditional vending fleet to computer-vision retail: wider range, remote visibility and planned replenishment.
Upgrade the fleet →Businesses and enterprise
Smart retail for workplaces, campuses, healthcare and customer environments, deployed and supported nationally.
Explore enterprise →Distribution partners
Apply for a state territory through a capability-based appointment programme. New South Wales is served directly by Ameni.
Become a distributor →Manufacturer-reported global footprint
- 30,000+
- smart retail systems deployed
- 30+
- Countries
- 24/7
- Unattended retail
- Jupiter
- Computer vision recognition
Global operators are already adopting AI-powered smart coolers.
See the evidenceSmart retail versus traditional vending
Why smart retail changes the economics.
The difference is not the screen on the front. It is what an open, camera-driven cabinet lets a shopper buy - and what the connected data lets an operator do next.
- 2.2×
- average ticket
- $4.49 average Smart Store transaction versus $2.01 traditional vending, from the Cantaloupe 2026 Micropayment Trends Report using 2025 transaction data. Not an Australian forecast.
- 99%+
- recognition accuracy
- Manufacturer-reported by SandStar.
- 10 sec
- recognition and checkout
- Manufacturer-reported by SandStar.
- 1.5M+
- recognised SKUs
- Manufacturer-reported by SandStar.
- 30,000+
- systems deployed across 30+ countries
- Manufacturer-reported by SandStar.
Open shelving
Broader product formats and multi-item baskets, instead of a fixed grid of single lines.
Computer vision
No product codes and no spiral dispensing - the shopper simply takes what they want.
Connected inventory
Stock movement and machine diagnostics support smarter, better-timed replenishment.
New occasions
The format can open additional unattended consumption occasions across the day.
Industry and manufacturer benchmarks are directional, not an Australian performance forecast. Results depend on location, traffic, range, pricing and operating execution.
Sources: Cantaloupe 2026 Micropayment Trends Report (2025 transaction data) and SandStar product information (opens in a new tab).
Touch once, enjoy everything
How it works
1
Tap to open
One tap authorises payment and unlocks the door.
2
Take as many items as you like
Jupiter identifies everything that leaves the shelf.
3
Close and go
Checkout completes automatically once the door closes.
Brands and enterprise
From branded cooler to connected retail network.
For beverage and CPG brands and multi-site organisations, a smart cooler is a brand-controlled channel: incremental consumption occasions, presentation you decide, SKU-level demand signals and availability insight - proven in a controlled Australian pilot before rollout.
For enterprise
One platform. Three clear choices.
The Fleet Workhorse
SRK
Core SandStar computer-vision performance designed for scalable deployment.
From A$7,090.91 ex GST
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Explore SRK →
The Capacity Machine
SRK2
Double-door capacity for sites where range and replenishment efficiency matter most.
From A$10,363.64 ex GST
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Explore SRK2 →One national point of accountability.
Supply, commissioning coordination, platform activation, training, parts, warranty and manufacturer escalation - handled in Australia by Ameni.
Let's build the right operating model for your sites.
Tell us who you are and what you are trying to build. Ameni qualifies the opportunity, configures the solution and stays accountable through deployment, activation and support.
Freight, installation, commissioning, site works, payment services and recurring platform charges are separate unless expressly included in an approved written quotation.