I noticed on my homepage that a new device has been developed that detects skin cancer early.A huge step in preventative medicine. I remember reading somewhere that government research only accounts for something like 3% of advances in new medical Technologies, the rest going to the private sector driven by profit.
Steve , it is the single most important factor that there is, private research has been the key in advancing the science of medicine
How important is the private sector for advancing medical technologies?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of new technologies?
I need the advantages and disadvantages of new technologies. Like hoe robotics causes unemployment, but is an amazing tech.
Advantages:
REDUCED WASTE will lead to lower costs. Today, the amount of waste produced by technology can be the difference between strict Environmental regulations and closure (but of course, also profitability).
INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY where properly assessed, increased production, through efficiency and better planning, can also result from the introduction of new technology.
LESS WORKFORCE may be needed if jobs that previously required personnel can now be automated, further reducing costs. This is an added advantage if you have few employees already, otherwise you may face redundancies.
HIGHER PROFITS due to the increased efficiency which produces less costs. It may also be that new technology allows jobs to be completed quicker so that cash flow is more fluid.
A HIGHER INCOME can be yours if your business is making more profit. You may even decide to give your employees a bonus that could increase their motivation.
ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS such as the use of e-mail, computer networks and mobile phones allow information to be sent/received instantly. This is especially useful for long distances where documents and information needs to be passed on quickly. Remote work-force employers (employing travelling sales, home workers etc) have instant access to staff from mobile phones, web cams from PC’s and on-the-road lap tops.
MORE COMPETITIVE as you can afford to lower the price of your product/service if your profit levels increase, without lowering your standards.
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Disadvantages:
THE MANAGEMENT of new technology can be extremely difficult. If the decision of purchasing new technology is down to you, do you buy now or wait for the next technological advance? Also, you have to decide if the technology is really needed as some things can be expensive. Integrating the technology into your workforce is another task in its self.
NEW SKILLS may be needed to operate the new technology and so you will have to re-train your employees.
MAINTENANCE of the technology will be required to keep it efficient. More importantly, if it is a piece of machinery on a production line: what if it beaks down – will it put a stop to all production?
COSTS are something that will be reduced if integrated properly. You have to consider if you have the finance to purchase the technology in the first place. Secondly, if it is to replace employees, will you have to issue redundancy pay?
TIME can be lost if you have to reorganize the workplace to set up the new technology. This could be an important issue if your business works to tight deadlines. If you have a network of PC’s (even two) you will have to know something about computers to ensure quick resolvement of IT issues.
Working Without New Technology
It may not be your business that uses the latest technology but in some way, your business will still be affected by its introduction. Those who you have connections with may be integrating new technology (example, suppliers) and therefore have a ‘knock on effect’ onto your business. There are literally hundreds of examples that can illustrate this, but to help you understand in the simplest terms we will just outline the more general issues.
For an extreme example, your supplier may also be the manufacturer of your product, and by implementing the latest technology it is making their costs much lower through increased efficiency. Although they may keep their selling prices the same, if you have good relations, they may offer you their service at a lower rate.
Related to the example above, the delivery costs of stock/materials will be reduced significantly due to the introduction of new technology such as better transport storage facilities. f your business uses transport services to deliver your products to locations around the country, than you will further benefit from this advance.
If your competitors modernize their operations and products/service with technological advances, this is where you can suffer. By making their own operations more efficient through reduced costs and speed, they can offer their products/service at lower prices which you may not be able to compete with. Also, little things such as the packaging of their products with new lighter and stronger materials (example, polystyrene) will give their product a significant advantage in the market.
What are some Canadian Technologies of the 20th century that have impacted the world?
I need some technologies before 1995 and after 1900. Technologies that have changed the way people have lived and had an impact on environment. Not only natural environment but all around.
Here is an extensive list so have your pick
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_inventions
As a classroom teacher, what are some assistive technologies one could offer to gifted students?
My school has cut its gifted and talented program due to budget cuts, and I am looking for technologies to help these students. I have already discovered the VLE (virtual learning environment). Any others? Thanks so much!
My school does Podcasting. It is relatively old stuff, but easy for the students to work on. It is basically Powerpoint but for a Mac. It is done using Garage band program. Using this, students can do book reviews, talk about a project they’re working on, or simply tell a story. Music can be added to the narration. This is for an elementary school.
For older students, why not give them a camcorder and have them do their own News cast of events around the school. They can edit the clips and share it with the school, assuming your school has close circuit TV. If not just do it for a class. Videos always seem fun to do.
It is sad that the gifted program was cut. In the U.S. we spend more money on special Education than for gifted and talented students. And perhaps it is no wonder many of our brightest students are dropping out of school.
As a classroom teacher, what are some assistive technologies one could offer to gifted students?
My school has cut its gifted and talented program due to budget cuts, and I am looking for Technologies to help these students. I have already discovered the VLE (virtual learning environment). Any others? Thanks so much!
My school does Podcasting. It is relatively old stuff, but easy for the students to work on. It is basically Powerpoint but for a Mac. It is done using Garage band program. Using this, students can do book reviews, talk about a project they’re working on, or simply tell a story. Music can be added to the narration. This is for an elementary school.
For older students, why not give them a camcorder and have them do their own News cast of events around the school. They can edit the clips and share it with the school, assuming your school has close circuit TV. If not just do it for a class. Videos always seem fun to do.
It is sad that the gifted program was cut. In the U.S. we spend more money on special education than for gifted and talented students. And perhaps it is no wonder many of our brightest students are dropping out of school.
What technologies are used for avoiding or reducing the effect of a collision?
Can anyone name any Technologies used in cars so the effect of a collision can be avoided or reduced?
Brains. The single most important technology.
If you use your brains for driving when driving, you avoid all but a very few collisions. If you don’t have collisions, you don’t need to reduce their effect.
Too few people understand this unfortunately. It looks like too many people buy safety features packed cars like Volvo and think now they can get away without using their brains for driving.
How has the technology invented for a digital camera affected other technologies?
Steven Sasson invented the first digital camera using a CCD. I was wondering what other Technologies have been influenced by Sasson’s CCD system. Does anyone know of any?
I just found out that after the digital camera, CCD technology was applied to microscopes as well. Does anyone know why a CCD microscope would be better than the previous models?
With a CCD on a microscope, you can get an Electron Microscope!
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