Bean-to-cup coffee makers manufactured at De’Longhi can produce a cup of coffee by just feeding beans at the touch of a button. These machines include a boiler, grinder, brewing unit, and in most cases, a steamer. The machines are manufactured on assembly lines with each unit individually manufactured and tested before the finished system is assembled.

In late 2006, De’Longhi began another process of evaluating that testing procedure, the goal being to implement a system to guarantee the quality of every finished coffee maker leaving its site. A main reason for achieving this was for complete product testing. There was also a desire to quantify the product quality.

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