Abstract:
The plan for establishing a National
Information Centre for Machine Tools is
given as a case study- The need for such
a Centre, the objectives and the criteria
to be considered in the establishment of
an information system are mentioned. The
subject profile of the field of machine
tools, and the type of information required
at the different stages of the development
of a machine tool product are discussed.
Details regarding the structure, organi-
sation, documentation services, manpower
and finances required ere discussed- In
conclusion, it has been suggested that for
the development of an effective and
efficient system the dynamism of the
organising and the responsiveness of the
users to the system arc required.
