| Types of Expertise Specific Services |
Specific Services |
Technical Advisory Services
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- Technology-related market research or technology intelligence e.g.exploration of emerging technology for applications as per client project proposition
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- Technology feasibility study for applied R&D or product / prototype development opportunities e.g. incinerated ash recycling, ozone treatment for farming, production of biofuel from algae.
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- Research / assessment of new technology for productisation or commercialisation e.g. market survey on demands for novel domestic air purifier
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- Research for patents for adoption or verification for possible patent application
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| Technical Support Services |
- 1st-cut laboratory testing of samples e.g. testing of water/wastewater samples to establish design criteria
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- Software routine basic development, customisation and script programming e.g. energy management & energy optimisation tools
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- Proof of concept of technology and / or innovative process e.g. laboratory-based pilot plant study for low energy anaerobic treatment system
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- Product or productivity improvement study and design e.g. computer simulation of product to evaluate design features
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- Third party validation or independent assessment e.g. efficacy of outdoor air cooling system
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- Performance testing viz regulatory requirements e.g. setting up testing protocols to meet noise regulations for factory machinery
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- Simple computer simulation and rapid prototyping services - for products or process systems prior to fabrication to establish optimal characterisation for bench-scale or test-bedding
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| Transfer of technical know-how |
- Hands-on skills upgrading & technology capability development e.g. design & integration of Solar PV systems
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- Specialised technology training programmes e.g. customized training for company staff to operate newater treatment plant
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- Overseas study trips to explore adoption of foreign technology, including evaluation of new machinery and specific technology, for optimisation to local environment and adoption by industry
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