Brick Making Machine

Basic Details

Summary:

An affordable machine that mechanises brick-making

Sector:

Other

Description:

A machine that mechanises brick-making, an activity that is currently done manually

Challenge Addressed:

Machines available in the market are expensive and are out of reach of brick kiln owners

Solution:

It provides an affordable solution for mechanisation of the brick making process

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L-RAMP Involvement

Nature of Support:

Prototyping

Nature of Support:

Field Trials

Nature of Support:

Technology Transfer

Details of support provided:

We have helped develop a functional prototype of the machine. With our support, the innovator has completed one field trial. Gaps in operations have been identified. We have also helped the innovator focus on technology improvement and the development of a Technology transfer document with the support of Global Business Solutions (GBS), as well as initiate talks with a potential manufacturing partner.

Innovator Details

Name:

G. Meganathan

Innovator Bio:

Cable line operator and farmer; 32 years old

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Innovation Status

Current or Past Incubation?:

Past Incubation

Status of Incubation:

Commercialized

Market Readiness

Current Status:

Not yet sold