NATIONAL SCIENCE MONTH - STEM EXHIBIT

Day 4: 24 days of Thinktank exhibits. Today we share this tin-foil chocolate-wrapping machine, manufactured in Birmingham and used at Cadbury’s Bournville factory after 1918. It represents a significant step in automating chocolate production. Prior to its introduction, chocolates were wrapped entirely by hand. This machine operated at 60 wraps per minute; any guesses as to how many chocolates are wrapped per minute on the current machines? You can see this machine in person, in the 'We Made It

Visit the Science Museum this autumn, where curiosity comes out to play. Enjoy a free family day out exploring interactive exhibits and more. | Science Museum