Nonferrous Materials Technology Development Centre

District

Hyderabad

States

Andhra Pradesh

NFTDC's R & D activities primarily operate within the TRL 3 to TRL 7 spectrum. The process commences with the conceptualization of various technologies, incorporating the "know-why" elements, which are then validated at the TRL 3 stage to establish their critical functionality in terms of materials, processes, and designs. Subsequently, this progresses to the design of a product or system-level prototype at TRL 4. This design is iteratively refined through modifications to meet specific service conditions, and testing is conducted using a test rig at TRL 5. At TRL 6, an engineering-scale model is developed, where all design considerations are comprehensively addressed.

District

Hyderabad

States

Andhra Pradesh

NFTDC operates within three primary macro knowledge domains:
1. Advanced Materials and Processing
2. Design, Analysis, and Advanced Manufacturing (CAD/CAM/CAE/RE/RP)
3. Instrumentation, Electronics & Control (ICEL)
These domains serve as the foundational framework for NFTDC's various projects, each of which relies heavily on the engineering design of components and systems. These three macro domains are further subdivided into numerous subdomains, collectively constituting the core competencies of NFTDC. Each subdomain is represented by specialized equipment, dedicated laboratories, and the expertise of individual knowledge holders. These elements are systematically integrated into project teams, where they collaborate to achieve project objectives and deliver valuable results.