Multi functional machine for popsicle production

• Grant number: 15/15793-1
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Innovative Research in Small Business - PIPE
• Start date: December 01, 2016
• End date: January 31, 2020
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Design
• Principal Investigator: Marino Arpino
• Grantee: Marino Arpino
• Company: Finamac Arpifrio Engenharia e Industrialização de Equipamentos Industriais Ltda (Finamac)
• Associated research grant(s): 21/12360-8 - Multifunctional machine for ice pop production, AP.PIPE; 19/18148-0 - Semi industrial circular machine for popsicle production, AP.PAPI; 19/18149-7 - Soft serve popsicle machine, AP.PAPI; 19/18150-5 - Ice pop machine with multifunctional robot, AP.PAPI
• Associated scholarship(s): 18/24677-3 - Support to research project of a robotic system to manufacture popsicles, controlled by video capture of its movements., BP.TT

Abstract

Compact and modular machine for popsicle production that is independent of other external equipment to operate, combining robotics technology with fast freezing of the final product, offering to the market a solution capable of facilitating the ascent of small producers to large scale production levels and also provide versatility of work to the major producers, at reduced costs, with more safe and hygienic processes. (AU)