Reto de innovación de Abacá
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Reto de innovación de Abacá: Designing a new decorticator
Reto de innovación de Abacá is a collaborative initiative aimed at improving the fiber extraction process. Through a contest, it promotes the design and development of a prototype abacá decorticator machine, aiming to optimize the post-harvest process.
Frequently asked questions
What is an Open Innovation Challenge?
It is an activity aimed at solving a challenge within a set time frame, where subject matter experts come together to develop and create a prototype that is useful, innovative, and efficient.
What is a demonstration prototype?
A demonstration prototype is a non-functional model that replicates the product’s appearance for demonstration purposes. It is designed to closely resemble the final product.
What is abacá?
Abacá (Musa textilis) belongs to the Musaceae family and is very similar to the banana or plantain plant; however, unlike these, its primary value lies in the fiber extracted from the pseudostem due to its mechanical strength.
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