Technology Assessment of a Lubao Engineered Bamboo Production in Pampanga Exploring the Adoption of New Bamboo Splitter Machine

Abstract

This research intends to help the bamboo craft business, specifically Lubao bamboo hub located at Lubao, Pampanga by introducing a new technology assessment for the new bamboo processor that is capable in splitting and removing the nodes of the bamboo in a more efficient way. The objective of the study is to fabricate and innovate a design that provides high output and low damage to the split bamboo. The participants or the subjects of the study are the workers of Lubao bamboo hub using the old splitter machine and remove the nodes of bamboo manually. The study presents the steps to be followed in gathering data and testing for results. The researchers came up with this project to help the workers of Lubao bamboo hub with the process of splitting and node removing processes in less time. The installation of a motor on a pushing device that pushes the bamboo to the splitting die makes the process of splitting faster.