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Type of Document Master's Thesis Author Amir, Asad , Author's Email Address asad.amir@gmail.com URN etd-11032006-160620 Title Industry Technology Roadmapping of Nonwoven Medical Textiles Degree Master of Science Graduate Program Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management Advisory Committee
Advisor Name Title Dr. Helmut H Hergeth Committee Chair Keywords
- Medical Textile
- Cluter Analysis
- Micheal E. Porter
- Roadmapping
- Technology Roadmapping
- Medical
- Textile
- Nonwovens
- Nonwoven
Date of Defense 2006-11-06 Availability unrestricted Abstract AMIR, ASAD. Industry Technology Roadmapping of Nonwoven Medical Textiles.(Under the direction of Dr. Helmut H Hergeth)
This research is a collaboration between Wake County Economic Development,
NCSU Economic Development, and the College of Textiles. The overall purpose of this
research is to examine the process by which an Industry Technology Roadmap (ITR) is
developed, to start the development of an elementary roadmap for the medical
nonwovens industry, and finally to identify the role of the College of Textiles, NCSU in
effectively implementing this roadmap. The scope of this thesis covers the examination
of Industry Technology Roadmapping process, including the selection process for panel
members and preliminary identification of goals and challenges for the nonwoven
medical textiles. Compiling the roadmap itself goes beyond the scope and time frame of
this masters thesis.
A mixed methods method is employed for data collection and analysis. Experts
affiliated with the nonwovens industry, personnel from the Association of Nonwovens
Fabrics Industry (INDA), Nonwovens Cooperative Research Centre (NCRC), and faculty
from NC State University were surveyed. An attempt was also made to conduct an
industry wide survey to collect data about Industry location factors.
The results of this research provide insight into the road-mapping process that can be
employed for the nonwovens industry. A pilot roadmap for the nonwovens medical
industry identifies the process/product performance targets of medical textiles,
technology barriers/challenges for achieving these targets and the priorities related to
research and development for achieving the targets. Finally the research proposes an
action plan for the College of Textiles in the areas of (i) types of collaborations with the
nonwoven industry and (ii) allocation of research and development resources to better
serve nonwoven industry.
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