The Science and Technology activities of ATIRA extend over a wide field. The R&D activities include :
Process Optimization for improved processed control, leading to better quality, cost reduction and export promotion.
Development of New Products, Processes and Design of New Instruments, Equipments and Machinery with emphasis on Industry/user collaboration/sponsorship as far as possible.
Supportive studies in areas of Environmental Pollution, Management, Human Relations and Policy Aspects.
Consultancy in Technical and Managerial Areas in Spinning, weaving, Chemical Processing, Textile Chemistry, Instrumentation, Machine Design, Energy Conservation, Air-Conditioning, Work Study Pollution Control, Management services, Financial Analysis, Modernization Viability and Profitability Studies, Inter-Firm Comparisons, Business Environment Scanning.
Training
Covers different levels from workers to top management and is of three types :
(i) General (ii) tailor-made (iii) In-house.
Testing
Spans a wide spectrum, backed up by sophisticated Infrastructure and specialist staff, ensuring authenticity, accuracy and confidentiality.
Dissemination to Industry
Through ATIRA Publications - Research reports, Technical Leaflets, Papers in Journals, Own Periodicals ( ACT and UPDATIRA), Booklets and Books. Also through direct interactions at Seminars, Conferences, Workshops and Training Programs.