noun
kneading machine; kneader
Technical term for industrial or kitchen equipment that kneads dough, clay, or similar materials.
パン工場では大型の捏和機が使われている。
A large kneading machine is used in the bread factory.
この捏和機は粘土の練りに適している。
This kneader is suitable for kneading clay.
混練機 is a broader term for mixing/kneading machines; 捏和機 emphasizes the kneading action.
Compound of 捏和 (ねっか, 'kneading') + 機 (き, 'machine'). 捏和 is a Sino-Japanese word combining 捏 (knead) and 和 (mix/blend).