Exploring Qualte-k-nology for a Breakthrough Tomorrow (Quality of, say, Particulate Technology Knowledge)

Abstract

Quality, knowledge and technology are synonyms which need the fourth wheel, of human intervention of an innovative mind. Technology-wise, the erstwhile powder metallurgy (PM) process evolved at the stance of lower heat and temperatures (call it energy) required for component development. With every increase in such costs, the PM components can only emerge as more competitive. From charting the past and future developments, this work attempts to journey through a few of the challenges needed to be overcome, along with newer potentials. There is however a need to be more competent, which is argued through this memorabilia while maintaining the general line of direction duly maintained through an acronym “Tamhankar” referring to the scientist who spearheaded DMRL (Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad). The paradigm how varied knowledge packets align to evolve and strengthen disparate competencies is modeled, and to seek right direction judicious alignment may be maintained ab initio. The improvement objectives are seen as improving quality, conformance, reduce development time and serve allied production objectives of safety, sustainability, environmental considerations, etc. It is envisaged that one needs to be highly agile and adaptable to meet the requisites for manu-future. The exploration of Qualte-k-nology and its dependence on the quality nourishment model “AUM” (alignment, utilization, and metamorphosis) is more on a philosophical note and remains generalized.

Keywords: Tamhankar, AUM model of TQM, continual quality improvement, iron pillar, powder metallurgy, Qualte-k-nology