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Journal articles on the topic "Technology Readiness Level (TRL)"
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Salazar, George, and M. Natalia Russi-Vigoya. "Technology Readiness Level as the Foundation of Human Readiness Level." Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications 29, no. 4 (June 3, 2021): 25–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10648046211020527.
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Communication of the maturity of technology through the program/product life cycles helps enhance risk management from the beginning and support decision-making strategies for research, development, and allocation of resources. Currently, many organizations use the technology readiness level (TRL) as a simple metric to indicate the maturity of the technology. This article will discuss the TRL history, define the TRL levels, show how the TRL relates to the technology life cycle, and how the TRL framework contributes to the human readiness level (HRL) structure. Through the TRL advantages and disadvantages, this article will show how the TRL falls short in numerous areas of engineering, including the integration readiness of system/subsystem components and assessment of the readiness of the technology to operate within the human capabilities and limitations. Yet the article also shows how the TRL serves as the foundation for HRL.
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Straub, Jeremy. "In search of technology readiness level (TRL) 10." Aerospace Science and Technology 46 (October 2015): 312–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2015.07.007.
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Yasseri, Sirous F., and Hamid Bahai. "Case studies in estimating subsea systems' readiness level." Underwater Technology 37, no. 1 (March 25, 2020): 13–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.3723/ut.37.013.
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Systems readiness level (SRL) is a metric defined for assessing progress in the development of systems. The methodologies to estimate SRLs are built on the technology readiness level (TRL), originally developed by NASA to assess the readiness of new technologies for insertion into a system. TRL was later adopted by governmental institutions and many industries, including the American Petroleum Institute (API). The TRL of each component is mathematically combined with another metric, integration readiness level (IRL), to estimate the overall level of readiness of a system. An averaging procedure is then used to estimate the composite level of systems readiness. The present paper builds on the previous paper by Yasseri (2013) and presents case examples to demonstrate the estimation of SRL using two approaches. The objective of the present paper is to show how the TRL, IRL, and SRL are combined mathematically.<br/> The performance of the methodology is also demonstrated in a parametric study by pushing the states of readiness to their extremes, namely very low and very high readiness. The present paper compares and contrasts the two major system readiness levels estimation methods: one proposed by Sauser et al. (2006) for defence acquisition based on NASA's TRL scale, and another based on API's TRL scale. The differences and similarities are demonstrated using a case study.
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Marlyana, Novi, Alva Edy Tontowi, and Hari Agung Yuniarto. "A Quantitative Analysis of System Readiness Level Plus (SRL+): Development of Readiness Level Measurement." MATEC Web of Conferences 159 (2018): 02067. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201815902067.
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The research explains the development of Readiness Level measurement. The initial concept of Readiness Level is Technology Readiness Level (TRL). TRL is an important metric used by U.S. government agencies such as NASA and the Department of Defense and is designed to quantify the maturity of a new technology and to enable comparisons with alternatives. System technology assessment evolves with the presence of Integration Readiness Level (IRL) and System Readiness Level (SRL). A quantitative combination of levels of readiness can be made and open the potential for expanding the other sizes of readiness levels, such as the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL). A measurement tool to measure the development of readiness level by involving MRL is called System Readiness Level Plus (SRL+). This research focuses on quantitative analysis of SRL+ model. It consists of the mathematical properties method and readiness reversal method. Several steps can be conducted to design the SRL+ model. This model was developed from the System Readiness Level metric by Ross, combined with Incidence Matrix Approach by London. The first step is developing the function of the SRL+ model. The second step is conducting computation using a development model that is SRL+. The third step is carrying out validity of SRL+ model. The result indicates that SRL+ model can be mathematically proven.
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Goncharova, N. P., and E. N. Gorlacheva. "Application of technology readiness level assessment model in realization of innovative scientific and technological projects." Russian Journal of Industrial Economics 14, no. 2 (June 30, 2021): 184–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.17073/2072-1633-2021-2-184-194.
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At present, innovative activity is becoming more and more significant, and is a vital factor of maintaining economic growth of the country. When realizing innovative scientific and technological projects it is possible to make well-grounded managerial decisions basing on the performance indicators within the technology readiness level (TRL) assessment model. The authors study the TRL assessment model and present a set of performance indicators of similar Russian TRL model. On the example of monitoring of suggested performance indicators of the eighth technology readiness level the authors reveal the factor producing the most serious impact on one of the factors (profitability of production) and present an option for solving the problem, and a neuron network has been trained to control the indicator. The results obtained have revealed the possibility of adapting the TRL scale for the needs of high technology businesses which implement technological development programs. The results can be used in realization of innovative scientific and technological projects to reduce the costs at different life cycle stages and to increase the efficiency of the managerial decisions taken.
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Garcia, Andre, Neil Ganey, and Jeff Wilbert. "Human Readiness Assessment: A Multivariate Approach." Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 61, no. 1 (September 2017): 106–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1541931213601495.
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Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) are a framework, originally created by NASA and later adopted and tailored by the US Department of Defense (Graettinger, Garcia, Siviy, Schenk, Van Syckle, 2002) to track the progress and maturity of a given technology. There are a number of derivative readiness level frameworks that have spun off the original TRL framework such as System Readiness Levels, Software Readiness Levels, Integration Readiness Levels, and Manufacturing Readiness Levels, just to name a few. Most of the time, these frameworks have an associated readiness assessment used to identify or assess the precise readiness level status. Human Readiness Levels (HRLs) are a framework used to identify the level of readiness or maturity of a given technology as it relates to its usability and its refinement to be used by a human(s) (Phillips, 2010). There are a number of HRL frameworks or similar (e.g. Human Factors Readiness Levels), yet little attention has been paid to Human Readiness Assessments (HRAs). The purpose of this paper is to review the literature of Human Readiness Levels and introduce a new multivariate Human Readiness Assessment that emphasizes workload, situation awareness (SA), and usability.
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Santoso, Sugeng, Tjiptogoro Dinarjo Soehari, Yoce Aprianto, Dicky Andrean, and Henny Henny. "Value Creation in Fisheries Supply Chain as A Role Model for Fish Protein Hydrolyzate Cluster Development." Jurnal Rekayasa Mesin 11, no. 3 (December 15, 2020): 401–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.21776/ub.jrm.2020.011.03.12.
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To increase the level of competitiveness in the maritime and fisheries industry in Indonesia, the creation of added value products, such as Fish Protein Hydrolyzate (FHP) would be essential to accelerate this mission. This value creation occurs along the fisheries supply chain, including fishermen, shippers, fish processing units, and industry. To assess the innovation maturity, the FHP machine was assessed with the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Innovation Readiness Level (IRL). The TLR was carried out by TRL-Meter and IRL was carried out by IRL-Meter. The data was collected by interviews and questionnaires with related stakeholders. The data assessed that the machine met the requirement for TRL level 9 and IRL Level 3. The recommendation for TRL 9 and IRL 3 has been conducted through a strategic partnership with a related state-owned enterprise. Because the FHP shows product competitiveness, gives value-added, and generates value creation in the fisheries supply chain, it could be a role model for the development of the FHP cluster in another location. However, the involvement of local and central governments still needs to be improved significantly. Furthermore, the government should build a conducive ecosystem for technology-based innovation in the country.
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Kresnowati, Made Tri Ari Penia, and Yazid Bindar. "MEMAHAMI PENGEMBANGAN TEKNOLOGI DAN PRODUK INDUSTRI PROSES DARI TAHAP RISET KE TAHAP KOMERSIAL: STUDI KASUS PENGEMBANGAN INDUSTRI FERCAF." Jurnal Sosioteknologi 20, no. 2 (August 31, 2021): 149–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.5614/sostek.itbj.2021.20.2.2.
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Technology and products are developed based on innovation, through sequential stages from basic research tocommercialization. The concept of Technology Readiness Level (TRL) defines technology development into nine stages,from idea generation (TRL 1) to the development of technology and products for commercialization (TRL 9). Leaping fromone implementation stage to another in technology development may result in technological valley of death. The processindustry is a group of industries that involve chemical processes in converting raw materials into products via series ofunit processes. Technology development for the process industry can also be defined in stages of technology readinesslevels, by using adapted specific targets for each stage. This paper presents a concept for assessing the development oftechnology for the process industry. A case study on analyzing technology readiness level for the technology developmentfor the Fercaf industry is presented along with factors involved.
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Bhattacharya, Subhamoy, Domenico Lombardi, Sadra Amani, Muhammad Aleem, Ganga Prakhya, Sondipon Adhikari, Abdullahi Aliyu, et al. "Physical Modelling of Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations for TRL (Technology Readiness Level) Studies." Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 9, no. 6 (May 29, 2021): 589. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jmse9060589.
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Offshore wind turbines are a complex, dynamically sensitive structure due to their irregular mass and stiffness distribution, and complexity of the loading conditions they need to withstand. There are other challenges in particular locations such as typhoons, hurricanes, earthquakes, sea-bed currents, and tsunami. Because offshore wind turbines have stringent Serviceability Limit State (SLS) requirements and need to be installed in variable and often complex ground conditions, their foundation design is challenging. Foundation design must be robust due to the enormous cost of retrofitting in a challenging environment should any problem occur during the design lifetime. Traditionally, engineers use conventional types of foundation systems, such as shallow gravity-based foundations (GBF), suction caissons, or slender piles or monopiles, based on prior experience with designing such foundations for the oil and gas industry. For offshore wind turbines, however, new types of foundations are being considered for which neither prior experience nor guidelines exist. One of the major challenges is to develop a method to de-risk the life cycle of offshore wind turbines in diverse metocean and geological conditions. The paper, therefore, has the following aims: (a) provide an overview of the complexities and the common SLS performance requirements for offshore wind turbine; (b) discuss the use of physical modelling for verification and validation of innovative design concepts, taking into account all possible angles to de-risk the project; and (c) provide examples of applications in scaled model tests.
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Faidi, S., and A. Olechowski. "IDENTIFYING GAPS IN AUTOMATING THE ASSESSMENT OF TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVELS." Proceedings of the Design Society: DESIGN Conference 1 (May 2020): 551–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/dsd.2020.160.
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AbstractCrucial in the design process, Technology Readiness Levels are a common form of technology maturity assessment. Studies suggest that the TRL scale can be subjective and biased. Automating the assessment can reduce human bias. This paper highlights important challenges of automation by presenting data collected on 15 technologies from the nanotechnology sector. Our findings show that, contrary to claims from the literature, patent data exists for low maturity technologies and may be useful for automation. We also found that there exists unexpected trends in data publications at TRL 2, 3 and 4.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Technology Readiness Level (TRL)"
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Rosén, Josefin. "Evaluating Innovation Readiness - A Case Study." Thesis, KTH, Integrerad produktutveckling, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-245199.
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To remain competitive and create a sustainable business, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) need to develop both incremental and radical innovation. What many companies struggle with is to evaluate the potential of innovation initiatives. The development of products and innovations has over the years changed from a traditional technocentric view into a more human-centered view with the user’s desirability in focus. Also, the increased global competition and interest in business model innovation are forcing companies to verify the viability of the offering to their customers. While Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is an established tool for evaluating the technology, there are no holistic methods which also evaluates the readiness of the users and business. The purpose of this thesis was to review available theory and methods used for evaluating the potential and readiness of innovation initiatives and to develop a holistic methodology to link the business, user, and technology related innovation activities. The innovation readiness is a combination of business, user, and technology readiness. The study started with a literature study where existing methods were presented from the three aspects; business, user, and technology. Since many critical decisions are made in the front-end of the innovation, the focus in the study has been to identify methods in the early stages of the process. This thesis was performed in collaboration with Company X, a global equipment manufacturer which also was the main object in this study. The findings from a case study performed at Company X were verified by comparing the identified methods and processes used at five external companies. Data was gathered by conducting semi-structured interviews both at Company X and the external companies and finding were compared in a cross-case analysis. In general, the methods used at the OEMs are quite similar, and all manage to balance the three aspects; business, user, and technology. Based on the findings from the study of the companies and the literature review, a methodology framework is suggested which presents existing evaluating methods from the three aspects business, user, and technology.För att förbli konkurrenskraftiga och för att skapa en hållbar affärsmodell behöver OEM:s utveckla både inkrementell och radikal innovation. Vad många företag arbetar hårt med är att utvärdera potentialen i innovationsinitiativ. Utvecklingen av produkter och innovationer har genom åren förändrats från en traditionell utveckling med tekniken i centrum till en mer användare-centrerad vy med fokus på användarens intresse av produkten. Dessutom har den ökade globala konkurrensen och intresset för affärsmodellinnovation har ökat intresset hos företagen att verifiera lönsamheten i deras erbjudanden till sina kunder. Medan TRL är ett etablerat verktyg för utvärdering av teknik finns det inga holistiska metoder som även utvärderar användarnas och företagets mognadsgrad och beredskapsnivå. Syftet med detta var att se över tillgänglig teori och metoder för att utvärdera potentialen och mognadsgraden av innovationsinitiativ och att utveckla en holistisk metod för att länka innovations aktiviteter relaterade till affär, användare och teknik. Mognadsgraden av innovation består av en kombination av affärens, användarens och teknikens mognadsgrad. Studien inleddes med en litteraturstudie där befintliga metoder presenterades från de tre aspekterna affär, användare och teknik. Fokus i studien har varit att identifiera metoder i de tidiga stadierna av processen då många kritiska beslut tas i början av innovationsprocessen. Detta examensarbete utfördes i samarbete med Företag X som är en global utrustningstillverkare och som även var huvudobjektet i denna studie. En fallstudie utfördes på Företag X och resultaten från studien verifierades genom att jämföra det med de identifierade metoder och processer som används på fem externa företag. Data samlades in genom att genomföra halvstrukturerade intervjuer både hos Företag X och de externa företagen och resultatet jämfördes i en tvärgående analys. Generellt sätt är metoderna som används hos OEM-tillverkarna ganska lika och alla lyckas balansera de tre aspekterna affär, användare och teknik. Baserat på resultaten från studien av företagen och litteraturundersökningen föreslås en metod som presenterar befintliga utvärderingsmetoder från de tre aspekterna affärer, användare och teknik.
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Lunner, Carl-Magnus, and Emelie Worrmann. "Introducing a Framework for Innovation Readiness Levels – A Framework to Evaluate Innovation Efforts." Thesis, KTH, Integrerad produktutveckling, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-245218.
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When developing new products, it is important to be able to evaluate their readiness as this helps organizations manage three major challenges of product development, performance, schedule, and budget. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) discovered this in 1990 and developed a nine-level framework to measure the progression of technology development, Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). The framework has since then been adopted by many different industries, among them OEMs. However, there are more aspects of the innovation process than just technology. Research topics such as user centered design and business model innovation has lately gained much attention, indicating that user and business aspects of the innovation are important. Therefore, the purpose of his thesis was to propose a framework to evaluate the readiness of business, user and technology aspects. To do so, a case study was performed at the Swedish OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Husqvarna Group, a global producer of equipment for garden and park care, as well as for the construction industry. A literature study was performed to create an understanding of the current knowledge on the topic. Semi structured interviews were used to investigate how innovation is performed at the researched company. The result from these interviews was contrasted with the results from interviews at four other Swedish OEMs, to increase external validity. Lastly the findings were validated through focus group interviews at Husqvarna Group. The case study resulted in the identification of important steps when developing viable, desirable, and feasible products. From these, the nine most important for business and user was identified and frameworks for business and user readiness respectively were developed, along with attainment criteria for each level. The findings showed that the TRL framework still holds relevance, however the attainment criteria were adjusted to better suit OEMs. Together these three frameworks create the Innovation Readiness Level (IRL) framework.Vid utveckling av nya produkter finns det tre stora utmaningar i produktutvecklingen; prestanda, tid och budget, därför är det viktigt att ständig stötta processen genom att utvärdera projektets mognadsgrad. År 1990 utvecklade NASA en niogradig skala som kan tillämpas som ett ramverk för att mäta mognadsgraden av en teknikutveckling, Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), detta har sedan dess införts av många industriföretag. När det kommer till innovation finns det dock fler aspekter än enbart teknik att ta hänsyn till. Forskning inom användarfokuserad design och affärsmodellsinnovation har fått ökad uppmärksamhet den senaste tiden, vilket indikerar att användare och affär är viktiga aspekter inom innovation. Syftet med denna studie är att föreslå ett ramverk för att utvärdera mognadsgraden utifrån ett affärs-, användar- och teknikperspektiv. För att genomföra detta gjordes en fallstudie på det svenska industriföretaget Husqvarna Group, en global tillverkare av skogs-, park- och trädgårdsprodukter samt utrustning för konstruktionsindustrin. För att skapa en förståelse av den befintliga kunskapen inom ämnet gjordes en bred litteraturstudie. Semi-strukturerade intervjuer genomfördes för att undersöka hur innovation hanteras inom Husqvarna Group. Resultatet från det undersökta företaget ställdes i kontrast med intervjuresultat från fyra andra svenska industriföretag för att skapa ett mer generaliserbart resultat. Till sist testades resultatet genom validering med fokusgruppsintervjuer på Husqvarna Group. Fallstudien resulterade i identifiering av betydelsefulla steg vid utveckling av en ny produkt som ordnades kronologiskt. Vid varje nivå i skalan föreslogs en rad kriterier från ett affärs- respektive användarperspektiv som ett produktutvecklingsprojekt bör uppnå för att öka chansen att bli väl mottagen när den når marknaden. Resultatet visade även att TRL-ramverket fortfarande är aktuellt och relevant, men uppnåendekriterier anpassades för ett industriföretag. Tillsammans skapar dessa tre faktorer det föreslagna ramverket Innovation Readiness Levels (IRL).
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Arding, Karin, and de Betou Siri In. "Bedömning av investeringar i ny teknik på elmarknaden : Utveckling av ett indikatorsystem och praktisk applicering." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Naturresurser och hållbar utveckling, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-445192.
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The aim of this thesis is to create a tool which quantifies qualitative measures into an indicator system. The system is created on behalf of a company which is associated with investments in new technologies on the energy market. The indicator system is to take into consideration important factors in the first part of an investment cycle, in other words, the screening phase. Qualitative measures will, in each indicator, become quantified and will together create a weighted grade on a potential investment that can help the investor decide whether or not to move forward with said investment. The aim of the thesis is also to evaluate the indicator system on current possible investment options in order to analyse and discuss how the final product will work in the investor company ́s actual context. The method consists of two main parts, a gap analysis which is conducted within the investor company and its owners and a compilation of which indicators that are of greatest importance in a screening phase according to earlier research. The main result of the study is the full indicator system which consist of four indicators: technology readiness of the potential investment, contextual analysis of the potential investment, diversity within the company and the financial burn rate of the company. When applied to current potential investments the result showed that there was negligible to moderate correlation between the indicators, which was important for the system to be validated. It was also concluded that a potential investment should exceed 60 percent of the possible maximum grade in order to pass through the screening phase. The results also showed that there were four apparent gaps, namely consensus between the involved actors, utilization rate of the organizations competencies, to enter new markets and the right competency to do so. The future potential investments of the investor company should therefore aim to fill in these gaps in order to strengthen the role of the company. If doing so while using the indicator system, the risks of choosing investment options that does not fit into the investor company ́s context, will be minimized.
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Zhang, Rui Liang, and Lukas Rask. "A cost estimation of an industrial scale production of nanocellulose filaments utilizing PBCM and TRL : A case study at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB." Thesis, KTH, Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM), 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-264079.
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Producing the strongest bio-based material called nanocellulose, in the form of filaments, has shown to be technically feasible at lab-scale, but the production costs remain unknown. The research has focused on technical feasibility and less on costs, which is a common phenomenon when developing new technologies. Constructing a Process-Based Cost Model (PBCM) can link the technical aspects of a technology to its costs of production. However, the accuracy of such a model might be dependent on the data availability of the technology. In this study, the technology of producing nanocellulose filaments has been evaluated along the scale of Technology Readiness Level (TRL) to understand the maturity of the technology and a PBCM has been constructed to show the economic prerequisites for the production of nanocellulose filaments. The main results indicate that at TRL 4, with parts of TRL 5 fulfilled, parameters such as Capital Expenditures cannot be allocated to unit production cost, only Operational Expenditures. Therefore, the relevant cost elements become material and energy as these constitute the currently available data. The PBCM can thus be used to estimate the production costs of different scenarios while highlighting the areas of future research. In the empirical context of nanocellulose filament production, utilizing deionized water in the production is a more promising option compared to utilizing solvents as the cost of recovering the solvent becomes high. Furthermore, using deionized water also becomes more promising due to the fact that other scenarios have not yet been evaluated experimentally. However, as the technology matures and more data becomes available, the model accuracy will increase as more parameters can be included in the model and the basis increases for decisionmaking regarding techno-economic concerns of the technology.Produktionen av världens starkaste biobaserade material, nanocellulosa i filamentform, har visat sig vara tekniskt möjligt på labbskala, men produktionskostnaderna är idag okända. Forskning som fokuserar mer på den tekniska genomförbarheten och mindre på produktionskostnader är ett vanligt förekommande fenomen i utveckling av ny teknologi. Genom att konstruera en processbaserad kostnadsmodell (PBCM) kan en teknologis tekniska aspekt länkas till dess produktionskostnader. Dock påverkas en sådan modells noggrannhet av datatillgängligheten för teknologin. I denna studie har teknologin för produktionen av nanocellulosa filament utvärderats längs med Technology Readiness Level (TRL) skalan för att förstå teknologins mognadsgrad. Därefter har en PBCM konstruerats för att visa de ekonomiska förutsättningarna för en produktion av nanocellulosafilamenten på industriell skala. Huvudresultaten indikerar att på TRL 4, med delar av TRL 5 uppfyllda, kan somliga parametrar såsom investeringskostnader inte allokeras till enhetsproduktionskostnaden, utan bara löpande kostnader. De relevanta kostnadselementen blir därför material och energi då dessa utgör den aktuellt tillgängliga datan. PBCM kan därför användas för att beräkna produktionskostnader av olika scenarion och lyfta fram områden för framtida forskning. I den empiriska kontexten av produktionen av nanocellulosafilament är användningen av avjoniserat vatten ett mer lovande alternativ jämfört med användningen av lösningsmedel då kostnaden för återvinningen av lösningsmedlet blir högt. Dessutom är användningen av avjoniserat vatten mer lovande eftersom övriga scenarion inte har testats experimentellt än. Allteftersom teknologin mognar och mer data blir tillgänglig, så kommer modellens noggrannhet öka då fler parametrar kan inkluderas i modellen och därmed kan underlaget öka för beslutsfattning gällande teknoekonomiska frågor om teknologin.
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Torres, Matabosch Nuria. "Design for reliability applied to RF-MEMS devices and circuits issued from different TRL environments." Toulouse 3, 2013. http://thesesups.ups-tlse.fr/1943/.
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Ces travaux de thèse visent à aborder la fiabilité des composants RF-MEMS (commutateurs en particulier) pendant la phase de conception en utilisant différents approches de procédés de fabrication. Ça veut dire que l'intérêt est focalisé en comment éliminer ou diminuer pendant la conception les effets des mécanismes de défaillance plus importants au lieu d'étudier la physique des mécanismes. La détection des différents mécanismes de défaillance est analysée en utilisant les performances RF du dispositif et le développement d'un circuit équivalent. Cette nouvelle approche permet à l'utilisateur final savoir comment les performances vont évoluer pendant le cycle de vie. La classification des procédés de fabrication a été faite en utilisant le Technology Readiness Level du procédé qui évalue le niveau de maturité de la technologie. L'analyse de différentes approches de R&D est décrite en mettant l'accent sur les différences entre les niveaux dans la classification TRL. Cette thèse montre quelle est la stratégie optimale pour aborder la fiabilité en démarrant avec un procédé très flexible (LAAS-CNRS comme exemple de baisse TRL), en continuant avec une approche composant (CEA-Leti comme moyenne TRL) et en finissant avec un procédé standard co-intégré CMOS-MEMS (IHP comme haute TRL) dont les modifications sont impossiblesThis thesis is intended to deal with reliability of RF-MEMS devices (switches, in particular) from a designer point of view using different fabrication process approaches. This means that the focus will be on how to eliminate or alleviate at the design stage the effects of the most relevant failure mechanisms in each case rather than studying the underlying physics of failure. The detection of the different failure mechanisms are investigated using the RF performance of the device and the developed equivalent circuits. This novel approach allows the end-user to infer the evolution of the device performance versus time going one step further in the Design for Reliability in RF-MEMS. The division of the fabrication process has been done using the Technology Readiness Level of the process. It assesses the maturity of the technology prior to incorporating it into a system or subsystem. An analysis of the different R&D approaches will be presented by highlighting the differences between the different levels in the TRL classification. This thesis pretend to show how reliability can be improved regarding the approach of the fabrication process starting from a very flexible one (LAAS-CNRS as example of low-TRL) passing through a component approach (CEA-Leti as example of medium-TRL) and finishing with a standard co-integrated CMOS-MEMS process (IHP example of high TRL)
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Nagarasan, Yuvanesh, and Xavier Kevin Raja Francis. "Evaluating Inductive Electric Road Systems Implementation : A multiple case study in Sweden." Thesis, Högskolan i Halmstad, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-43334.
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Sustainable transportation solutions are the goal for the future. With the technological shit happening in the transportation market towards electric vehicles, the electric road system (ERS) is a necessary technology required to reach the sustainability goals for the future. While many studies show the role of innovation in a socio-technical landscape, many neglect the diffusion process of the innovation which occurs to create a socio-technical change. The nature of this thesis is an exploratory case study with a qualitative approach. To address the study, a literature review for the diffusion of innovation, its characteristics, multi-level perspective, and technology readiness level (TRL) was presented in order to provide a better understanding and build a foundation for the research. A review of scientific articles regarding the electric road system was performed to provide insights and obtain information on the technology. The data from scientific articles were complemented by interviews from experts regarding electric road systems to obtain an understanding of technology if it was to be implemented in the future in Sweden. The empirics collected were analyzed using the literature framework and conclusions were drawn. Analyzing the data was required to find the factors hindering the technology and if there is a window of opportunity for the technology to exist in the Swedish market. Environmental sustainability has been the driving factor, but the rate of diffusion for the technology will depend on the complexity and the maturity of the technology to function as a whole working system. The study contributes to evaluating the implementation of an inductive electric road system in the Swedish context and if it could be a viable solution in the transportation market. The perspectives of the technology in the Swedish market and the motivation for the solution are discussed. An analytical contribution by evaluating if the technology could exist in the future and insights on the diffusion of the technology into the existing landscape.
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Phillips, Eric L. "The development and initial evaluation of the human readiness level framework." Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2010. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2010/Jun/10Jun%5FPhillips.pdf.
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Thesis (M.S. in Human Systems Integration)--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2010.Thesis Advisor(s): O'Connor, Paul E. ; Acosta, Hector M. ; Second Reader: McCauley, Michael E. "June 2010." Description based on title screen as viewed on July 16, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: Human systems Iitegration, human readiness level, technology readiness level, human view, Defense Acquisition. Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-62). Also available in print.
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Parameswaran, Thampi Padma Kumar, and Poulose Thomas Paul Thodukulam. "Status of The Technology for Electrical Road Focusing on Wireless Charging : International Outlook." Thesis, Högskolan i Halmstad, Centrum för innovations-, entreprenörskaps- och lärandeforskning (CIEL), 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-42828.
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Abstract The transportation sector has a vital role in today’s society and accounts for 20 % of our global total energy consumption. It is also one of the most greenhouse gas emission intensive sectors as almost 95 % of its energy originates from petroleum-based fuels. Due to the possible harmful nature of greenhouse gases, there is a need for a transition to more sustainable transportation alternatives. A possible alternative to the conventional petroleum-based road transportation is, implementation of Electric Road Systems (ERS) in combination with electric vehicles (Evs). There are currently three proven ERS technologies, namely, conductive power transfer through overhead lines, conductive power transfer from rails in the road and inductive power transfer through the road. The wireless charging or inductive charging electric vehicles (EV) are a type of EVs with a battery which is charged from a charging infrastructure and using the wireless power transfer technology. The wireless charging EVs are classified as stationary or dynamic charging EVs. The stationary charging EVs charge wirelessly when they are parked as well as dynamic charging EVs can charge while they are in motion. Number of studies have reported that, one of the main benefits of dynamic charging is, it allows smaller as well as lighter batteries to be used due to the frequent charging using in the charging infrastructure embedded under roads. The purpose of this thesis is to understand the recent developments of technologies in wireless charging system globally and find out the best effective method which can use for fuelling all Electric vehicles. The findings show that not all countries are viable for ERS from an economic standpoint, however, a large number of countries in the world do have good prospects for ERS implementation. Findings further indicated that small and developed countries are best suited for ERS implementation. From a technological and Business perspective, the wireless charging system in road was found to be the most attractive ERS technology followed by overhead conductive road ERS technologies.
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Magnusson, Fredrik, and Fredrik Widegren. "Hyperloop in Sweden : Evaluating Hyperloops Viability in the Swedish Context." Thesis, KTH, Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.), 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-235621.
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Transportations role in society is increasingly important and today it has a prominent role in business, citizens lives as well as in the world economy. The increasing globalization and urbanization puts significant pressure on the existing transport system, with increasing demand for high-speed travel. However, this comes with implications on the environment, and the environmental concerns constitutes one of the biggest pressures in transport. And as the contemporary modes are bound by their technologies, enabling marginal rather than radical improvements, a possible window of opportunity for new radical technologies to enter the market can emerge. One new technology emerging within transportation today is called hyperloop, a technology that could prove to meet demand for faster, cheaper, safer and more environmentally efficient transportation. However, the technology is still in an early stage of development and hence surrounded by major uncertainties. Further, the nature of the technology necessitates overcoming several obstacles before it can reach commercial practice. And this together with a limited knowledge of the concept in Sweden makes it difficult to predict if hyperloop can become a viable transport alternative on the Swedish market. Which condensed lays the foundation to the purpose of this paper: "To give an overarching understanding of the Swedish transport market dynamics, together with a comprehensive evaluation of the hyperloop concept. And hence contribute to more inclusive knowledge and understanding of hyperloop’s viability in the Swedish context." Since the phenomenon has not been comprehensively studied previously, the elected research design is that of an exploratory case study, with an inductive, qualitative approach. To address the purpose, a literary review of the theoretical field was conducted. Looking in to previous research on disruptive innovation, diffusion of innovations, technical transitions, transformational pressure as well as window of opportunity. The empirical material gathered during the research process was derived from two main channels. Firstly, an extensive review of scientific articles about the hyperloop technology was conducted, providing insights on the technology and its surroundings. This was complemented by qualitative interviews to obtain material on the dynamics of the Swedish transport market as well as for understanding hyperloop in the Swedish context. The empirical study was further accompanied by a review of news articles and websites to map the most recent progress in the hyperloop development. By analyzing the empirical material through three frameworks; Characteristics of Diffusion, the Multi-Level Perspective (MLP) and Technology Readiness Level (TRL), interesting findings and conclusions were drawn. These together points towards that hyperloop, if the technology reaches its predicted performance, will have significant relative advantages and observable effects in the relation to the contemporary modes of transportation. Further, a noticeable window of opportunity, sprung from capacity shortages and pressure towards environmental sustainability, seems to exist on the Swedish market. A window which could be capitalized upon and justify hyperloop in the Swedish context. The current state of the technology does however come with implications as it so far is insufficient to decrease uncertainty amongst the potential adopters. Factors that likely will prolong the adoption of the technology in Sweden relates to the relative complexity of the system, its limited compatibility with existing practices and the low maturity of the technology. Hence, the hyperloop companies must prove the concept feasible and increase the maturity to gain sufficient acceptance and recognition. This paper contributes to the academic community by assessing the compatibility of hyperloop on the Swedish market, as well as if hyperloop could become a viable alternative transport solution in Sweden. It provides insight to specific perspectives of the Swedish market, its requirements and the demand for alternative transport solutions. Hence, this paper is considered to make both an analytical contribution in terms of evaluating the viability of disruptive technologies. And an empirical contribution by shedding light on new important insights for the potential diffusion of hyperloop. Insights that are significant for hyperloop actors as well as for dominant actors on the Swedish transport market.Transporters roll i samhället blir allt viktigare och de har idag en framträdande roll inom näringsliv, medborgares liv samt världsekonomin. Den ökande globaliseringen och urbaniseringen sätter dock ett betydande tryck på det existerande transportsystemet, med ökande efterfrågan för höghastighetsalternativ. Detta medför implikationer för miljön, och oron kring transporters miljöpåverkan är ett av de största bekymren för transportsektorn. Eftersom de existerande transportalternativen är bundna av sin teknik, vilket begränsar dem till inkrementella snarare än radikala förbättringar, kan en möjlighet för nya transportsätt att komma in på marknaden öppna sig. En kommande ny teknik som utvecklas inom transport idag kallas hyperloop, en teknik som kan visa sig möta efterfrågan för snabbare, billigare, säkrare och mer miljösmarta transporter. Tekniken är dock i ett tidigt utvecklingsskede och är därav omgärdad av stora osäkerheter. Vidare kräver teknikens natur att flertalet hinder kommer att behöva överkommas innan tekniken kan nå kommersiellt bruk. Detta tillsammans med den begränsade kunskap som finns kring konceptet i Sverige gör det svårt att förutspå om hyperloop kan bli ett möjligt transportalternativ på den svenska marknaden. Kondenserat ligger detta till grund för syftet med den här uppsatsen: "Att ge en övergripande förståelse av dynamiken på den svenska transportmarknaden, tillsammans med en djupgående utvärdering av hyperloop konceptet. Och därav bidra till en mer inkluderande kunskap och förståelse kring hyperloops möjligheter i den svenska kontexten." Eftersom detta fenomen inte tidigare har studerats i större utsträckning valdes en forskningsdesign i form av en undersökande fallstudie med ett induktivt, kvalitativt tillvägagångssätt. För att adressera syftet gjordes en litterär översyn av det teoretiska fältet. Med inblickar i tidigare forskning kring disruptiv teknik, diffusion av innovation, tekniska övergångar, transformationstryck samt möjlighetsfönster. Det empiriska materialet till studien samlades in genom två kanaler i huvudsak. Först, genom en djupdykning i tidigare forskning och vetenskapliga artiklar relaterade till hyperlooptekniken, för att generera insikter kring tekniken och dess omgivning. Detta kompletteras med kvalitativa intervjuer för att erhålla material om dynamiken på den svenska transportmarknaden samt för att ge en förståelse av hyperloop i den svenska kontexten. Den empiriska studien kompletterades ytterligare med en översyn av nyhetsartiklar och webbplatser för att kartlägga de senaste framstegen i hyperlooputvecklingen. Genom att analysera det empiriska materialet med hjälp av tre ramverk; Egenskaper för Spridning av Innovation, Perspektiv i Multipla Nivåer (MLP) och Teknisk Mogenhetsnivå (TRL), kunde flertalet intressanta upptäckter och slutsatser dras. Vilka tillsammans pekar mot att hyperloop, om tekniken lyckas uppnå den predikterade prestandan, kommer att ha betydande relativa fördelar och synliga effekter i förhållande till dagens transportsätt. Vidare kan ett märkbart möjlighetsfönster, sprunget ur kapacitetsbrist och tryck mot miljömässig hållbarhet, identifieras på den svenska marknaden. Detta fönster skulle kunna kapitaliseras på och motivera hyperloop i den svenska kontexten. Teknologins nuvarande tillstånd har emellertid konsekvenser, eftersom den hittills inte är tillräcklig för att minska osäkerheten hos potentiella adopterare. Faktorer som sannolikt kommer att förlänga processen att adoptera tekniken i Sverige härstammar från systemets relativa komplexitet, dess begränsade kompatibilitet med befintliga metoder samt teknikens låga mogenhet. Därav är det essentiellt för hyperloopbolagen att bevisa konceptet möjligt och öka mogenheten för att få tillräcklig acceptans och erkännande. Detta arbete bidrar till det akademiska samhället genom att bedöma kompatibiliteten mellan hyperloop och den svenska marknaden, samt om hyperloop kan bli ett genomförbart transportalternativ i Sverige. Arbetet bidrar med insikter i specifika perspektiv på den svenska marknaden, dess krav samt efterfrågan för alternativa transportlösningar. Därav kan denna uppsats anses utgöra både ett analytiskt bidrag genom dess utvärdering av genomförbarheten av disruptiv teknik. Samt ett empiriskt bidrag genom att belysa viktiga insikter för den potentiella spridningen av hyperloop. Insikter som är viktiga för såväl hyperloopaktörer som de dominanta aktörerna på den svenska transportmarknaden.
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Jones, Mark Benjamin. "A cost-benefit forecasting framework for assessment of advanced manufacturing technology development." Thesis, Cranfield University, 2014. http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/9247.
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Development of new Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) for the aerospace industry is critical to
enhance the manufacture and assembly of aerospace products. These novel AMTs require high development
cost, specialist resource capabilities, have long development periods, high technological risks and lengthy
payback durations. This forms an industry reluctance to fund the initial AMT development stages, impacting on
their success within an ever increasingly competitive environment.
Selection of suitable AMTs for development is typically performed by managers who make little reference to
estimating the non-recurring development effort in resources and hardware cost. In addition, the performance at
the conceptual stage is predicted using expert opinion, consisting of subjective and inaccurate outputs. AMTs
selected are then submerged into development research and heavily invested in, with incorrect selections having
a detrimental impact on the business.
A detailed study of the UK aerospace manufacturing industry corroborated these findings and revealed a
requirement for a new process map to resolve the problem of managing AMT developments at the conceptual
stages. This process map defined the final research protocol, forming the requirement for a Cost-Benefit
Forecasting Framework. The framework improves the decision making process to select the most suitable
AMTs for development, from concept to full scale demonstration. Cost is the first element and is capable of
estimating the AMT development effort in person-hours and cost of hardware using two parametric cost models.
Benefit is the second element and forecasts the AMT tangible and intangible performance. The framework plots
these quantified cost-benefit parameters and is capable of presenting development value advice for a diverse
range of AMTs with varied applications. A detailed case study is presented evaluating a total of 23 novel
aerospace AMTs verifying the capability and high accuracy of the framework within a large aerospace
manufacturing organisation. Further validation is provided by quantifying the responses from 10 AMT
development experts, after utilising the methodology within an industrial setting. The results show that
quantifying the cost-benefit parameters provides manufacturing research and technology with the ability to
select AMTs that provide the best value to a business.
Book chapters on the topic "Technology Readiness Level (TRL)"
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Vieri, Marco, Daniele Sarri, Stefania Lombardo, Marco Rimediotti, Riccardo Lisci, Valentina De Pascale, Eleonora Salvini, Carolina Perna, and Andrea Pagliai. "Stage of Development, Technology readiness levels (TRL)." In Manuali – Scienze Tecnologiche, 37. Florence: Firenze University Press, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.36253/978-88-5518-044-3.37.
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Technological revolutions require time, investments, training and analysis to be reliable, profitable and wide spread effective. For science, modelling knowledge requires years. After the first enthusiastic but critical step of research discovery, deployment requires time and skills: be ready to get your hands dirty, literally. And even more if we are in a chaotic development of a universe of technologies to be set in order. Each technology has to be assessed in the TRL technological readiness level. Researchers and providers have to respect their own rule in the technology development. Moreover, technology must to be assessed for the benefit of the technical capacity absorbable by the farm system and the Business model of the farm enterprise.
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Varachiu, N. "Make Innovation Happen: Scientific and Statistic Tools to Accelerate the Way Toward Technology Readiness Level TRL 9—A Deployed Application." In IFMBE Proceedings, 755–60. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31866-6_134.
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Trautmann, Lorenz, and Rainer Lasch. "Blockchain-based Smart Contracts in Procurement: A Technology Readiness Level Analysis." In Einkauf und Supply Chain Management, 133–70. Wiesbaden: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-32895-5_6.
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Cimini, Chiara, Fabiana Pirola, and Sergio Cavalieri. "Identifying the Opportunities for Enhancing the Digital Readiness Level of the Supply Chain." In IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, 295–303. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57993-7_34.
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Ihara, Issui, Andante Hadi Pandyaswargo, and Hiroshi Onoda. "The Readiness Levels of Japan Supported Biomass Energy Conversion Technology Development Projects in Emerging Southeast Asia: Verification of the J-TRA Results." In Sustainable Production, Life Cycle Engineering and Management, 541–55. Singapore: Springer Singapore, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6775-9_36.
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Apriandi, Lucky, Praditya Ajidarma, Fariz Muharram Hasby, and Dradjad Irianto. "Analysis of Humanware Readiness Level for a Technology Transfer Process: Case Study in Arms Manufacturing Industry." In Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, 60–66. Singapore: Springer Singapore, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-0950-6_10.
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Paun, Florin. "The Demand Readiness Level Scale as New Proposed Tool to Hybridise Market Pull with Technology Push Approaches in Technology Transfer Practices." In Technology Transfer in a Global Economy, 353–66. Boston, MA: Springer US, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6102-9_18.
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Kearney, Treasa, Roisin Vize, and Taeshik Gong. "Digitally Engaged Services: A Multi-Level Perspective on Technology Readiness and Value Co-Creation Behaviour in Higher Education: An Abstract." In Developments in Marketing Science: Proceedings of the Academy of Marketing Science, 191–92. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-99181-8_60.
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Ramingwong, Sakgasit, Lachana Ramingwong, Trasapong Thaiupathump, and Rungchat Chompu-inwai. "Readiness Model for Integration of ICT and CPS for SMEs Smart Logistics." In Implementing Industry 4.0 in SMEs, 187–209. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-70516-9_6.
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AbstractAlthough it is an extremely important step to gain sustained competitive advantage in the era of Industry 4.0, the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) for smart logistics can be challenging. In order to successfully implement such technologies, it is crucial, particularly for SMEs, to self-evaluate their own readiness for integrating technologies for smart logistics. This research proposes a readiness model which can be used as a guideline before implementing technologies for smart logistics at the SMEs level. It describes essential elements in the integration of ICT and CPS for smart logistics, as well as the potential five stages of implementation, which are initial, trial, organized, automated, and optimized.
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Vieri, Marco, Daniele Sarri, Stefania Lombardo, Marco Rimediotti, Riccardo Lisci, Valentina De Pascale, Eleonora Salvini, Carolina Perna, and Andrea Pagliai. "Local Ecosystem Key Actors." In Manuali – Scienze Tecnologiche, 47. Florence: Firenze University Press, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.36253/978-88-5518-044-3.47.
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Effective use of technologies is strictly related to direct and ancillary supports. The reliability of technological support system is essential; and territorial development of these skills is fundamental for a trustworthy introduction of innovation. The performances of the introduced technologies depend on an appropriate support at local and enterprise level: any technology requires providers and services (HD and SW) to be maintained, repaired and set up, which means well-trained consultants and human capital by the appropriate educational system. The efficiency of the local ecosystem, which supports the introduced technologies, is determined by the skills growth and competences and the Local Ecosystem Readiness Level (LERL), required by the new introducing technology, defines it.
Conference papers on the topic "Technology Readiness Level (TRL)"
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Kapsalas, George. "Aerospace Micro-Nano-Technology High Technology-Readiness-Level Acceleration Using Directed Patent Information Analysis." In CANEUS 2006: MNT for Aerospace Applications. ASMEDC, 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/caneus2006-11075.
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Micro-Nano-technology (MNT) development efforts for aerospace applications face significant challenges in rapidly and efficiently transitioning aerospace MNT development from the low technology-readiness-level (TRL) stage found primarily in the research and development community to a mid and high TRL within the systems developer community. This paper explores and highlights some opportunities for more efficiently linking these two TRL stages using directed international patent information analysis as a core method. Possible injection of systematic methodologies of patent information analysis at certain points of a project development flow are suggested. Practical case examples in aerospace MNT suggest that such analysis may have significant potential to qualitatively enhance frameworks for accelerated transitioning of aerospace MNT development to the high TRL stage and to commercialization.
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Terrile, Richard J., Fred G. Doumani, Gary Y. Ho, and Byron L. Jackson. "Calibrating the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) scale using NASA mission data." In 2015 IEEE Aerospace Conference. IEEE, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/aero.2015.7119313.
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Tang, Victor, and Kevin N. Otto. "Multifunctional Enterprise Readiness: Beyond the Policy of Build-Test-Fix Cyclic Rework." In ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. ASMEDC, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2009-87721.
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NASA, the US Government and many companies attempt to manage the development and launch of new technology using Technology Readiness Levels, TRLs. Unfortunately, TRLs as generally defined are outdated and flawed, based on the extent of prototype or hardware use in the field. Urgency in improving TRL levels drives early release of hardware before it is ready, and initiates cyclic rounds of debugging and fixing failures in the field or laboratory. Such a build-test-fix approach to product development is now well documented to be inefficient and wasteful. We present updated definitions of technology readiness levels (TRLs) based on the lean and design-for-six-sigma product design methodology, a radical departure from the “build-test-fix” methodology of conventional TRLs. We argue that the iterative build-test-fix approach of cyclic rework is costly to product development, as well as, downstream manufacturing and services. We call our updated TRL the L-TRL, for Lean TRL. Consistent with our L-TRL, we also present updated definitions for Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs) to address lean and six-sigma manufacturing principles. Hence we call them L-MRL. We address a void in the literature and unveil definitions for service readiness levels (SRLs).
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Alexander, Chris, and Satish Kulkarni. "Program to Evaluate Readiness Levels of Pipeline-Oriented Technologies." In 2018 12th International Pipeline Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/ipc2018-78238.
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Technology plays a critical role in the oil and gas sector, and the pipeline industry is no exception. Maintaining the integrity of high pressure oil and gas pipeline requires the use of advanced technologies. A challenge that confronts every pipeline operator is the risk posed in the deployment of unproven technologies, especially those associated with the inspection, assessment, monitoring, and rehabilitation of their systems. Use of unproven technologies and concepts puts pipeline operators at risk. The concept of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), commonly used in the aerospace and defense industries, provides the pipeline industry with a proven means for evaluating and assessing technologies used to enhance integrity management efforts. This paper presents details on technology readiness levels ranging from Proof of Concept to System Operation. The adoption and implementation of the TRL approach will minimize operator risk and foster the deployment of advanced technologies, thus enhancing the safe operation of high pressure pipelines. Three TRL-oriented case studies will be included evaluating the monitoring of pipelines using fiber optics, inspection using three-dimensional imaging, and reinforcement using optimized composite technologies.
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Ferreira, Cristiano Vasconcellos, Fernando Luiz Biesek, and Regis Kovacs Scalice. "PRODUCT INNOVATION PROCESS: A MODEL BASED ON MANUFACTURING READINESS LEVEL (MRL), DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY (DFMA) AND TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVEL (TRL)." In 12º Congresso Brasileiro de Inovação e Gestão de Desenvolvimento de Produto. São Paulo: Editora Blucher, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.5151/cbgdp2019-36.
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Niemeyer, Jonathan K., and Daniel E. Whitney. "Risk Reduction of Jet Engine Product Development Using Technology Readiness Metrics." In ASME 2002 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. ASMEDC, 2002. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2002/dtm-34000.
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This paper looks at the product development process as an exercise in risk reduction and performs a critical analysis of how gas turbine engine manufacturers weigh the competing risks associated with on-time delivery, product quality, and development costs. Three frameworks are used to focus the analysis: • Iteration by using multiple attempts to converge to an acceptable solution. • Maintaining options in development, and delaying convergence to a single design. • Improving the organization’s predictive capability prior to committing to a particular set of performance goals, designs, or technologies for a product. This is explored from the perspective of “technology readiness”. For six gas turbine engine development programs, case studies were performed to assess the effectiveness of the product development process by measuring how well the engine met its guaranteed level of fuel consumption. For each development program, performance against guarantees was compared against technology readiness levels (TRL) at program launch when performance was guaranteed by contract to customers, and against the degree of flexibility provided to designers to react once performance shortfalls were known. Decomposition of the engine system into sub-systems was necessary to specifically define TRL, parallel efforts, and iteration. Risk strategies were compared in light of the time sensitivity of the quality of information, the cost of engineering changes, contractual penalties, and lead times associated with implementing improvements.
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Marcollo, Hayden, Jonathan Gumley, Paul Sincock, Nicholas Boustead, Adrian Eassom, Genevieve Beck, and Andrew E. Potts. "A New Class of Wave Energy Converter: The Floating Pendulum Dynamic Vibration Absorber." In ASME 2017 36th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/omae2017-62220.
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A new class of Wave Energy Converter (WEC) is presented — the Floating Pendulum Dynamic Vibration Absorber (FPDVA). This concept offers significant design benefits to other WEC technology in the form of low cost installation and mechanical moving components located above the waterline only. The key elements of the FPDVA concept are highlighted. The performance of the concept is demonstrated through numerical modeling with calibration of the numerical models via physical tank testing. The Power Take Off (PTO) system is described, and the bench tests are presented. A discussion about the control systems required to operate the FPDVA system and the likely floating body mooring configurations are also presented. The technology has patent pending status. Future phased development of the technology is planned to progress its Technology Readiness Level (TRL) status from TRL 4 to TRL 9.
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Dinda, Shantanab, Timothy W. Simpson, and Leanne Gluck. "Education Readiness Levels (ERLs): A Scale for Assessing Educational Coursework and Training Modules." In ASME 2017 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2017-68086.
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There is renewed interest in workforce development and manufacturing education/training thanks to the establishment of the Manufacturing USA Institutes, originally called the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMIs). As part of their efforts to bridge the gap between basic research and technology commercialization, these institutes are nurturing curriculum development and outreach activities related to their technological foci. As community colleges and universities scramble to respond to the increased demand for a highly-educated workforce with specific advanced manufacturing skills, the institutes are struggling to assess the educational artefacts that are being developed as part of their research funding to educate and (re)train the workforce. In this paper, we introduce Education Readiness Levels (ERLs) to evaluate the “readiness” of educational artefacts — courses, programs, modules, lesson plans, and hands-on activities — based on seven critical elements: class size, cost, instructors, depth of content, facilities, target audience and course material. We define 10 readiness levels for each element (0–9), and codify each level by extending the corresponding scale on the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) or Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL). Using our ERLs, courses can be evaluated based on the scores for each element, identifying areas performing well and those that need improvement. The ERLs are represented graphically, allowing for easy comparison between courses and established targets. One can also measure progress using the ERLs, especially for courses and training modules of upcoming areas of manufacturing. To demonstrate the scale, we apply the ERLs to several funded projects from America Makes, the first Manufacturing USA Institute, whose focus is on 3D printing and additive manufacturing.
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Parsa, Kourosh, Mike Mekhiche, Joseph Sarokhan, and David Stewart. "Performance of OPT’s Commercial PB3 PowerBuoy™ During 2016 Ocean Deployment and Comparison to Projected Model Results." In ASME 2017 36th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/omae2017-62008.
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This paper describes the validation process of a wave energy converter, the PB3, in support of achieving commercial ready status. The PB3 is a power and communication platform. It is a moored system which extracts useful electrical power from waves. The PB3 was developed for offshore remote autonomous applications such as the ones found in the oil and gas industry. Here, the results of full-scale ocean deployments of two PB3 PowerBuoys are reviewed in the context of final product performance validation, including power generation, and reliability. Furthermore, the Accelerated Life Testing of the PB3’s Power Takeoff (PTO) system is also discussed. A final Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is assessed based on API 17N TRL scale.
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Souza, Aghata Rodrigues, Suzana Borschiver, and Élcio Ribeiro Borges. "NÍVEL DE PRONTIDÃO TECNOLÓGICA (TRL) PARA BIOPROCESSOS." In I Congresso de Engenharia de Biotecnologia. Revista Multidisciplinar de Educação e Meio Ambiente, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.51189/rema/1380.
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Introdução: O Nível de Prontidão Tecnológica (do inglês, Technology Readiness Level, TRL) se trata de um sistema de nivelamento de uma determinada tecnologia, criado pela NASA para missões aeroespaciais. São 9 os níveis do TRL, sendo o 1 referente a fase inicial da pesquisa, e o 9 se refere a fase em que a pesquisa já se demonstrou validada e aplicável. O presente trabalho foi desenvolvido com o intuito de adaptar a ferramenta para a área de Bioprocessos. Objetivos: O presente trabalho tem como objetivo principal definir uma escala TRL específica para o campo da Biotecnologia, mais especificamente em Bioprocessos. Material e Métodos: Foi realizada intensa pesquisa e revisão bibliográfica, utilizando-se das seguintes plataformas: Portal CAPES; Science Direct; Google Scholar. Resultados: A partir da revisão bibliográfica realizada em cima de documentos relacionados a TRL e a Bioprocessos, chegou-se ao seguinte nivelamento: Validação teórica e laboratorial TRL1: Princípios básicos e pesquisa bibliográfica; TRL 2: Conceituação da tecnologia; TRL 3: Testes experimentais iniciais. Otimização do processo em ambiente relevante TRL 4: Otimização dos testes da escala 3; TRL 5: Validação em Biorreator; TRL 6: Planta pré-piloto. Fase operacional e princípio de escala piloto e industrial TRL 7: Protótipo do sistema em maiores escalas de produção; TRL 8: Produção em escala industrial limitada; TRL 9: Produto e processo completamente integrados e sistema economicamente viável. Conclusão: Com a escala acima descrita, os pesquisadores têm uma métrica para apresentar suas pesquisas a possíveis investidores. Com ela, sabe-se exatamente em que ponto sua pesquisa se encontra, e quais passos ainda faltam ser dados para que ela possa alcançar o mercado. Ademais, é possível utilizar a escala de Níveis de Prontidão Tecnológica em setores de P&D das empresas em seus relatórios técnicos, ou em apresentações do desenvolvimento de seus projetos a superiores. Portanto, conclui-se que esse nivelamento possibilite que pesquisadores – seja na iniciativa privada, seja em centros de pesquisa ou universidades – vejam suas pesquisas alcançarem o mercado e a sociedade de maneira mais assertiva, sabendo exatamente em que ponto se encontram e onde se pretende chegar.
Reports on the topic "Technology Readiness Level (TRL)"
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Engel, David W., Angela C. Dalton, K. K. Anderson, Chandrika Sivaramakrishnan, and Carina Lansing. Development of Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Metrics and Risk Measures. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), October 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/1067968.
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Engel, David W., Angela C. Dalton, Chandrika Sivaramakrishnan, and Carina Lansing. CCSI Technology Readiness Levels Likelihood Model (TRL-LM) User?s Guide. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), March 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/1083408.
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Shaw, RA, SM Spuler, M. Beals, N. Black, JP Fugal, and L. Lu. Final Report on HOLODEC 2 Technology Readiness Level. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), June 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/1043293.
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Sauser, Brian, Jose E. Ramirez-Marquez, Romulo Magnaye, and Weiping Tan. A Systems Approach to Expanding the Technology Readiness Level within Defense Acquisition. Fort Belvoir, VA: Defense Technical Information Center, March 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.21236/ada530242.
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Holcomb, David Eugene. Small, Modular Advanced High Temperature Reactor Carbonate Thermochemical Cycle Technology Readiness Level Assessment. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), March 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/1162072.
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Some complex approaches to training micro-cycles formation among cadetsweightlifters taking into account biotypes. Ilyas N. Ibragimov, Zinaida M. Kuznetsova, Ilsiyar Sh. Mutaeva, March 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.14526/2070-4798-2021-16-1-39-46.
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Training cadets-weightlifters at all stages has a multipurpose orientation, that is why it is important to define and plan a rational combination of the training means use. Distribution of such micro structures in the cycle of training, as the days, months of training, provides effective volume, intensity and other values of physical load distribution. The structure of training cadets-weightlifters is based on taking into account the regularities and principles of sports training as the condition for physical readiness and working capacity increase. Any power oriented sports demands components characteristics in the structure of micro cycles. We consider the methodology of the training lessons organization by the example of the micro cycle of training taking into account bioenergetic profile of cadets-weightlifters. We revealed the necessity to distribute the macro cycle to structural components as the condition for the effectiveness of different variants of the training effects distribution. Materials and methods. We analyzed the range of training lessons among cadets-weightlifters in order to create the variants of gradual training problems solution according to the kinds of training. We analyzed training programs of cadets taking into consideration the level of readiness and their bioenergetic profiles. We created the content of the training work in the micro cycle of the preparatory period for cadets-weightlifters with different bioenergetic profiles. The main material of the research includes the ratio of the training effects volume in one micro cycle taking into account cadets’ bioenergetic profile. Cadets-weightlifters from Tyumen Higher Military-Engineering Command College (military Institute) took part in the research (Tyumen, Russia). Results. We created the content of the training work by the example of one micro cycle for cadets-weightlifters taking into account bioenergetic profile. The created variant of the training loads structure includes the main means of training taking into account the kind of training. Realization orientation in five regimens of work fulfillment with the effectiveness estimation of a total load within one lesson and a week in general is estimated according to a point system. Conclusion. The created variant of a micro cycle considers kinds of training realization taking into account the percentage of the ratio. Taking into account bioenergetic profiles helps to discuss strong and weak sides of muscle activity energy supply mechanisms. We consider the ability to fulfill a long-term aerobic load among the representatives of the 1st and the 2nd bioenergetic profiles. The representatives of the 3rd and the 4th biotype are inclined to fulfill the mixed load. The representatives of the 5th biotype are characterized by higher degree of anaerobic abilities demonstration. The technology of planning the means taking into account the regimens of work realization with point system helps to increase physical working capacity and rehabilitation processes in cadets’ organisms.