Technology Information

Technology Information  The

simple meaning is Information about Technology.  Information is the communication of ideas, facts, results, thoughts and findings.  Technology means ‘know how’, ways of designing, manufacturing and utilizing things.

Technology Information  Information

is the first requirement and success depends on the quality of information on which initial decisions where based.  Technology is not interested in the knowledge preset unlike science but is concerned with the application of knowledge in the context of trade and industry

Technology Information 

Information on Technology is concerned with items such as – – – – – – – – –

Equipment Process of Manufacture Input and Output norms Application Areas Pollution Control Aspect Sources of Technology Terms of Transfer Size of Production Input Requirements (raw material , capital, energy etc)

Preparation & Implementation  Pre

Feasibility State  Feasibility Stage  Implementation Stage  Plant operation Stage

Pre Feasibility State  Alternate

Products with their technology

content  The stage at which the products are in their technology life cycle  Source of availability of technology  Plant and equipment required.  Optimum size of plant  Raw materials, Utilities and man power requirements

Pre Feasibility State  Status

of process and design development  Status of industrial property rights  Appropriateness of technology under local conditions  Possibility of source of funding for the technology

Feasibility Stage  Information

in Greater detail and with greater depth and scope is required.  Information on various sources of supply of technology. Their relative merits and demerits and cost of technology  Considering competition the information on technology is as important as technology itself

Feasibility Stage  Aspects

like input-output norms, technology services and assistance to be provided by the technology licensor terms of transfer etc. would be needed.  Impact of technology on environment

Implementation Stage  Implementation

on plant Installation and

Operation  Training Particularly in any specialised skills that may be required  Machinery maintenance schedules  Technology absorption and adaptation plans

Plant Operation Stage  Product

quality

and

quality

control

measures  Efficiency of operations  Product application, potential fields of new applications  Technology absorption and adaptation  Alternate raw materials and components

Plant Operation Stage  Product

up gradation in terms of design, manufacturing techniques and operation  Technology forecasting  Reduction in cost of operation due to technology up gradation

Sources of Technology Information  Published

literature  Exhibitions and conferences  Industrial and trade associations  Government organizations departments  Patents Expert and consultants  Data bank

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