Technology Maturity Assessment
The first step for digital transformation is to evaluate the organization’s current technology maturity status by a specific framework. In this step, with field visits, completion of questionnaires and consultation with experts, the required information will be obtained to find the maturity level of the technology and the needs of the industry. One of the criteria that will be used to measure the readiness and maturity of technologies is technology readiness levels or TRL (Technology Readiness Level). TRL is an analytical tool for measuring and evaluating the level of preparation and maturity of technology and the amount of riskiness caused by using a technology in product development.
Technological readiness should not be confused with technological readiness. In order to be able to say that the technology is mature, it must be established in the form of a used engineering sample and its optimal performance in an operational or similar environment must be confirmed. In fact, technology readiness is an indicator to measure the maturity of new technologies from the time of design, development and application. If technological readiness is the degree of inclination and ability of people towards accepting technology (new technologies) and applying it in personal and work matters. Therefore, technology maturity will be: “The successful use of a technology in a system or product, or a process, or becoming a successful system or product.” With this definition, the purpose of measuring the maturity level of a technology is to determine that To what extent the mentioned technology can meet the expectations of a system or process.
Technology Maturity Level or TRL (Technology Readiness Level) is a set of criteria to evaluate the level of maturity and readiness of technology, which makes it possible to compare the compatibility between different types of technology in the framework of a specific product and in an operational and practical environment. The calculation of TRL includes the examination and evaluation of components, subsystems and the complete system of a technology and its environment. It is necessary to determine the maturity level of technology, reduce the risk of technology projects and adjust the costs of testing technologies and technology improvement projects.
