Transferring new technologies to operations
CIM Bulletin, Vol. 90, No. 1006, 1997
Michel Lefebvre, Noranda Mining and Exploration Inc., Montreal, Quebec, and
André Piché, Mining and Exploration Division, Noranda Technology Centre, Pointe Claire, Quebec
Every organization performing R&D is faced with the challenge of introducing new technologies to its operations. Difficulties must be overcome if companies are to realize the benefits anticipated from such developments.
This paper outlines the difficulties encountered in transferring to operations various technologies
developed at the Mining and Exploration Division of the Noranda Technology Centre. The approach used in the selection of a privileged partner for the technology transfer, the criteria motivating the choice and the process followed to establish the partnership are presented.
Mots Clés:
Automation, Technology transfer.
