They do have much cheaper versions of these types of machines that don't shrink the plastic thermally.
https://www.amazon.com/Trimaco-Floor-Guard-Starter-Kit/dp/B00SZ0XLNA
That one appears to use a sticky plastic wrap, but for some uses it's probably just as good and it's only 100 dollars.
There are also lots of 30-40 dollar mechanical booty dispensers that dispense the classic foot covering with an elastic band.
Yeah! check out the home versions, they are cheap.
They have various versions of this that are much cheaper. Here is one that is about 100 dollars.
https://www.amazon.com/Trimaco-Floor-Guard-Starter-Kit/dp/B00SZ0XLNA
The "folks who created the contraption" appear to be so smart they're out of business. Google search turns up very little, but I did find one seller on eBay that has ten of them. He wants $1,588 or best offer for them.
No wonder these guys geniused out of the market. Here's one that uses mild adhesive to do much the same thing. It sells for under $100 and you don't have to find a 220V European outlet to plug it in.