The idea to create a semi-automatic dumpling maker that balances efficiency, size and cost came to us quickly after abandoning our Xiao Long Bao dream. Realising that existing dumpling-making machines are usually big and expensive, our group decided to design a dumpling maker targeted at small businesses and households. Given the rich diversity of dumplings across cultures, we thought,

“Why not make a machine that can make different types of dumplings?”

 

Hence, our dumpling-making machine will also incorporate replaceable dumpling molds. 

As a summary our dumpling-making machine aims to be: 

– small (no more than 1m in length, breadth and height) 

– efficient (in terms of saving manpower and time compared to needing to make dumplings manually) 

– cheap (not busting our budget) 

– modular (easy-to-replace dumpling mold)