Technology transfer to Mexico
During
a technology transfer in Mexico, Sergio Betancourt demonstrated
possible appropriate solutions for the production of construction
materials and elements for popular housing in the state of Michoacán.
Feasibility analysis about availability of local materials, theoretical
and practical capacitation of project personnel and workers, setting up
an integrated pilot production unit, and construction of a scale model
at the local fair grounds, were some of the highlights of the mission.
respuesta a una mayor cantidad de solicitudes de las familias de
menores ingresos.
During
a technology transfer in Mexico, Sergio Betancourt demonstrated
possible appropriate solutions for the production of construction
materials and elements for popular housing in the state of Michoacán.
Feasibility analysis, theoretical and practical capacitation, setting
up a pilot unit, and construction of a scale model at the local fair
grounds were some of the highlights of the mission.
The principal purpose was to demonstrate to the municipalities of
the state of Mochoacán the different alternatives that can be utilized
in order to take optimal advantage of local resources, especially prime
material, thereby reducing production costs and resolving the housing
needs of a greater number of families with low incomes. At the same
time, the project would have a greater social impact, not only with
regard to improvement of housing, but also through the resulting
generation of employment in the EcoMaterials production
facilities.
Basic information was obtained through a diagnostic study at the
University of Michoacán, which was processed and selected with respect
to the particular technology. The high incidence of local prime
material of good quality indicated that production would be technically
feasibile.
Technical people connected with the project received capacitation.
In the case of engineers and architects this involved theory as well as
practice, and exposure to scientific-technical information related to
each of the technologies.
Two
courses were presented at the Institute of Labor Capacitation.
Another important aspect was the capacitation of the operators and
workers of the Pilot Plant team.
At the Morelia Fair Grounds an Integrated Production Unit was installed to serve as a base of capacitation and training of people related to production. A model was built to demonstrate the possibilities of application and quality of the materials produced.
