Evaluating theTechnology Maturity Level and Estimating its Costs for a Light Class Submarine

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1 Faculty member of Industrial Engineering, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Shahin Shahr, Isfahan.

2 MSc, Industrial Engineering, Najaf Abad Branch,Islamic Azad University, Najaf Abad, Isfahan. Iran.

3 MSc, Industrial Engineering, Najaf Abad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najaf Abad, Isfahan

Abstract

The process of determining and measuring technology maturity level and estimating the cost of technology development is very important for pioneering organizations in research and development. In this regard, we need to establish and develop domestic approaches according to conditions of the country.This research seeks to establish and develop such an approach to achieve double –use technologies for a light class submarine. This technology is the result of domestic research and development in one of the military industries (between 2017 and 2018). In this research, first, using two quality house matrices, main demands of the customer and functional- requirements are described and the level of technology is determined. Then, the current technology level gap is determined and analyzed and its readiness is assessed quantitatively using the technical specifications of technology. Finally, by determining technology readiness level, current technology costs are calculated on the base of activity based cost method. The results show that the technology has completed level 4 and it is at level 5, now. The presented approach is considered as a guide for the research and development department of organizations.

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Journal of Technology Development Management
Volume 7, Issue 4
March 2020
Pages 29-61

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  • Receive Date: 06 July 2019
  • Revise Date: 12 May 2020
  • Accept Date: 15 February 2020

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