Altillo, Maynard B. <br/><br/>
Design and fabrication of a small scale semi-automated tapioca pearl making machine/ 
Maynard B. Altillo, Kate Marie A. Bismonte, Hanna Chaztine F.  Gargoles, Lester John V.  Reyta, and Jonamie Ann A. Santos.-- 
 - Manila:  Technological University of the Philippines,  2025. 
 - xiii, 99pages:  29cm. 
<br/><br/> Bachelor's thesis<br/> 
<br/><br/>College Of Engineering.--   <br/> 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographic references and index. 
<br/><br/> In the past years, tea-based drinks have become well known locally resulting in a<br/>significant growth in demand for tapioca pearls in the food industry. Traditionally, Tapioca<br/>pearls are done manually by hand which requires a considerable amount of effort and time.<br/>This highlighted the need for efficient, scalable, and cost-effective production methods,<br/>particularly for small-scale producers with regards to making tapioca pearls. This study<br/>focuses on the design and fabrication of a semi-automated tapioca pearl making machine<br/>that is designed to mix the cassava starch to make a dough and mold it into pearls. This<br/>study also aimed at enhancing the production process for small scale tapioca pearl<br/>producers with a user-friendly system, reducing manual labor while maintaining product<br/>quality. Also, this machine integrates energy consumption optimization, making the system<br/>suitable for small-scale operations with limited resources and offers a sustainable solution<br/>for small-scale tapioca pearl producers which gives opportunities for local producers. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Tapioca pearls<br/>Semi-automated machine<br/>Horizontal mixer
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BTH TJ 145  / A48 2025