
Invention andinnovation in TrfS can be shown (historically) to alter thestate of society, beneficially and adversely. Each TrfSis a sub-system to a more complex system. Each subsystemcan be viewed as a TrfS in its own right. Theconnection to the general economy, and its financialconsequences, is shown in the TS-life cycle LC4 with itssupply chain, and stages LC6 and LC6A, the operatingproduct with its supply chain and distribution chain.Transformation systems are hierarchical. Each operator of a TrfS is itself a TrfS. The TS-life cycleconsists of seven major TrfS, each consisting of productspecificTrfS.

This theory is basedon a general transformation system (TrfS), which can beused to show engineering in the contexts of society,economics and historic developments. Hubka’s theory of technical systems (TTS)describes what is common to all engineering devices,whatever their physical principles. This systematic approach to designing allows use of other design methods, including intuitive working. A rational methodology for designing newer transformation systems can be proposed.

The available technological and scientific information influences the development of individual sorts of transformation system, and enables and limits the changes in culture that can be implemented. Anticipating a future involves establishing the requirements, including those that arise from the producing organization.

Each process and operator consists of elements and relationships that form structures of several useful kinds. The process, and all operators, exhibit typical classes of properties. This leads to consideration of supply networks, globalization, financing, impacts on the environment, and other concepts. Technical systems (as main operator) experience a typical life cycle. The environment includes local influences and effects acting on the system and its process, and a general environment (regional, national and global) that covers physical, chemical, societal, economic, cultural, political, ideological, geographic and all other influences, with a link to other areas of study. Any artificial change (transformation) can be modeled in this way. The theory describes a transfo-rmation system, in an environment. The theory of technical systems provides a model for a holistic understanding, and a conceptual basis for qualitative thinking. If we can’t place a secure card recognition cookie on your computer, we’ll ask you to enter your Client Card number on your next sign in.Improvements at local to global levels needs holistic understanding of the processes and actors (operators). *Note: Some computer settings and/or programs may block the actual placement of the recognition cookie. You can easily remove your sign in information by selecting the “Remove" link on the Sign In page. There is no limit to the number of computers on which you can select this feature. You can save up to 20 Client Card numbers on a computer. When you visit the Sign-In page, your Client Card number and nickname (if you have set one up) will appear automatically each time you sign in from the same computer.įor added security, we’ll still ask you to type in your password. Your Client Card number will be stored safely and securely in the cookie. If you choose this feature, we’ll save your sign-in information by attempting* to place a secure card recognition cookie on your computer.

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