Title :
The evolution of machine tool technology in India-a principal components analysis
Author_Institution :
Tata Consultancy Services, Mylapore
Abstract :
Summary form only given as follows. An understanding of the evolution of a technology, in terms of the changes in its characteristics, is essential for simulating improvements in the technology. This paper demonstrates the advantages of using principal components analysis to graphically study the evolution of the machine tool technology (specifically, turning machines) in India. Some policy implications are highlighted
Keywords :
machine tools; management; India; graphic study; machine tool technology evolution; management; policy implications; principal components analysis; technology improvements simulation; turning machines; Control charts; Engineering management; Fabrication; Machine tools; Manufacturing; Principal component analysis; Process control; Production; Reliability engineering; Technology management;
Conference_Titel :
Innovation in Technology Management - The Key to Global Leadership. PICMET '97: Portland International Conference on Management and Technology
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3574-0
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.1997.653582
