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Discussion about entry: a novel use of water
This is discussion about a novel use of water.
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Hello, this is interesting, thanks for submitting your ideas.
What is your thinking about making the technology "interesting enough" to end-users around the world?
With many technologies developed centrally and then distributed, even though they promise health benefits, an often-fatal barrier to the actual adoption of the technology is that local people won't use it, for some combination of education, economic, cultural, or other reasons. Thus some strategies recommend technologies (or the packaging of the technology) developed locally with the end-users participating in product design and maintenance, in order to ensure it will have local appeal. Any thoughts on that with respect to your plan?
Hi David,
co-incidentally, regards end user strategy, I am discussing this very issue with a docter who teaches this very subject a leading UK university.
At this juncture I would be unwilling to elaborate on certain complexities of the technology, I would emphasise, that the as the equipment is capable of providing multiple benefits, the local represantative can adapt and apply in the most suitable way, reducing the likelihood of rejection.
My route to market & application is profiled to ensure maximum potential ( I cannot elaborate too much, as this is at an advanced stage with at least 1 group of interested parties), but the flow diagram will something akin to below:
1. the units has Zero moving parts, and comprises of just a few components
2. initially all will be manufactured and/or assembled within the industrial world
3 also the intention is that parts will be shipped close to the need for final assembly, and ultimately
i propose that some will actually be manufactured close to the point of use. the intention is to reduce
reliance upon outside agencies, create employment, increase ownership and distribution links
4. immediate need of any skill level will be low, as will be any manufacturing requirements
5. distribution will be via NGO / aid agencies - initially to very specific sites
6. appointment of a local representative is crucial
7. It is envisaged that some minor need for equipment servicing will be required - hence responsible person
8. as the parts are in component form, they will be exchanged for refubishment/disposal
further comments please.
Hi Nigel,
The ideas which you have shared are very important.
Perhaps you should look at this technology as a possible answer for you http://www.gizmag.com/go/4418/
All the best,
Brian
Hello Brian,
thank your interest in looking at my application and also pointing me towards these alternative methods of water purification - interesting, and essential.each offers something unique, yet meets the challenge to provide safer water. With more than a general interest in this area, I have been previously aware of at least 3 of these, and obviously, the more people that are aware, the greater the opportunity for them to help where it is needed most.
Regards my own technology, it differ differs somewhat from each of these, in that my own research/trials strongly correlate to using similar water sources, but creating opportunities for applications beyond immediate use.Simply put, the state of the water can be modified to provide additional sanitation and health benefits
kind regards
nigel