Faema Facts for Kids

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FAEMA

Type	Private
Industry	Domestic & Professional Espresso machines
Founded	Milan, Italy, 1945; 80 years ago (1945)
Founder	Carlo Ernesto Valente
Headquarters	Binasco, Italy
Area served	Worldwide
Products	Espresso Machines
Parent	Cimbali

The famous Faema E61 espresso machine from 1961.

A Faema Professional espresso machine making coffee.

FAEMA is an Italian company that mainly makes espresso machines. Its name is an Italian acronym for "Fabbrica Apparecchiature Elettromeccaniche e Affini," which means "Factory of Electromechanical Equipment and Similar."

The company was started in 1945 by Carlo Ernesto Valente in Milan, Italy. After World War II, Faema became well-known in Italy. They focused on using new technology to make their machines better and better.

The Story of Faema
Faema and Cycling
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The Story of Faema

Early Machines

In the 1950s, Faema made espresso machines with horizontal boilers and levers. These were common designs at the time. People had to pull a lever to make the coffee.

The Revolutionary E61

In 1961, Faema launched a very special machine called the E61. This machine introduced many new ideas. These ideas are still used in most espresso machines today.

The biggest change was how the water was delivered. Instead of a lever, the E61 used a mechanical pump. This pump pushed water through the coffee at about 9 bar of pressure. This was a big improvement over older lever designs.

Faema also found a clever way to heat the water. Cold water went through the pump first. Then, it passed through a special tube inside the hot steam boiler. This quickly heated the water before it reached the coffee.

Smart Design for Better Coffee

The E61 also had a new part called a grouphead. This part holds the coffee. It was kept warm by hot water from the boiler flowing through it. This system is called a thermosyphon.

To make coffee, you moved a lever on the grouphead. Moving it a little bit let some water soak the coffee first. This helped the coffee taste smoother. When the lever was fully up, the pump started, and the coffee was made at full pressure.

E61's Big Impact

The new technology in the E61 was a huge step forward. It helped Faema become a leader in the espresso machine market very quickly. Today, Faema even sells a new version of the E61 for coffee shops.

The E61 also changed home espresso machines. Many home machines in Europe, North America, and Australia now use a similar design. This includes the E61-style grouphead and the heat exchange boiler. People like the look of the E61. More importantly, this design helps people make great espresso at home. The name E61 is a registered trademark.

Faema and Cycling

Faema has a long history of supporting cycling teams. They have been the main sponsor for many teams over the years. They also co-sponsored other teams.

One of the most famous cyclists to ride for a Faema-sponsored team was Eddy Merckx. He won the Tour de France five times!

Faema facts for kids

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