(Newswire.net — August 30, 2022) — Tobacco has been consumed for several years and in different forms since the mid-nineteenth century, which led to a radical change with the introduction of new technologies and the industrialization of the whole production process. The industrial production of cigars brought massive capitalization in not only factories and tools but also transformations in the social relations of production.
1. Use of Steam Engines to Power Snuff Mills
From the mid-nineteenth century, new technologies were invented in the production process to fasten not only but also increase the production process. In Europe, for instance, steam engines were introduced to power the snuff mills. From 1866, shag tobacco production began to be powered by steam engines. In the United States, where tobacco was mostly chewed, a hydraulic press was introduced to replace the horse and manpower initially involved in the pressing process.
The introduction of these presses led to a reduction in the cost of producing plugs because of reduction of labor costs due to an increase in production of tobacco plugs and massive production runs due to the introduction of machines that simplified work
2. Use of Electrically Powered Machines to Roll Cigar and Integrate Numerous Continuous Processes
Before the introduction of machines, skilled rollers were incorporated in the rolling process, mostly done by females or even smokers. The use of manual rollers contributed to the high cost of cigarettes and increased labor costs. These machines also came in handy in packaging already-processed cigarettes into more solid and secure units safe for transportation to the market.
This technological advancement led to tobacco companies’ domination of national markets and expanded their borders to greater heights.
3. Assembling and Preparation of the Final Pack
The manufacturing process involves creating a single, long cigarette called a rod which is later sliced into equal desirable shapes to create several cigarette sticks. During the slicing process, an additional machine is used to insert the filters on each end of the cigarette sticks, and these filters are connected using a tipping paper. Different stages are involved in checking the construction quality of each rolled cigarette and determining if it is ready for the market.
A machine is used to assemble a packet around a specific number of cigarettes which are then placed in cartons and a master case to facilitate easy shipping.
4. Advertising and Globalization
Technology has been a significant tool in the advertisement of cigars in terms of method of use and the health implications accompanied by its use. Through digital technological advertisements, users and non-users can acquire useful knowledge associated with using cigars. These advertisements are done through newspapers, magazines, television, other audio-visual channels, flyers, brochures, and radio.
The introduction of technology has contributed to civilization in different ways, such as how people enjoy themselves, communicate, and, most importantly, their quality of life. Initially, loads of time and effort were spent producing cigars, with only little achievement observed at the end of the day. The introduction of machines simplified work and led to an improvement in how operations are conducted.