Hong Kong Watch & Clock Technology Centre
Hong Kong Watch & Clock Technology Centre
Introduction
The Hong Kong Watch & Clock Technology Centre, established with the ITF funding of the Hong Kong SAR Government, is jointly managed by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers' Association Limited (HKWMA).
Hong Kong Watch & Clock Technology Centre, an ISO 17025 certified laboratory, provides a comprehensive range of consultancy and support services for the watch & clock industry. The Centre offers over 50 different independent testing services for quality assurance and analysis in compliance with international & Swiss standards.
Hong Kong Watch & Clock Technology Centre
Objectives
The objective of the Centre is to assist the local watch & clock industry to strengthen their competitiveness and leading position in the global market. The Centre acts as a central body to transfer relevant technologies to support Hong Kong manufacturers. It also provides independent testing services in quality assurance, and particularly in areas where tests are unavailable commercially, to improve product quality and management capabilities.
Hong Kong Watch & Clock Technology Centre
Services
Technology Development Services
The Centre aims to help local manufacturers keep abreast of the latest technology developments worldwide and facilitates technology transfer to the local industry. It incorporates workshops for the development of new manufacturing techniques that enable manufacturers (SMEs) to enhance their manufacturing capabilities.
- Customized Watch Testing Equipment
- Technology Monitoring and Dissemination
- Technology Transfer
- Smart Manufacturing Technology
- Plastics and Composite Technology
- Metals Processing Technology
- Surface Finishing Technology
Product and Process Design Services
Product and Process Design Services
The Centre provides technical services and training to local industry in the following areas:
- Product Design and Development
- Rapid Prototyping
- Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing and Analysis(CAD/CAM)
- Precision Die & Mould Design and Manufacturing
Enterprise Development Services
Enterprise Development Services
The Centre provides technical services and training to local industry in the following areas:
- Quality Systems Consultancy
- Technical Training
- Productivity Improvement
- Patent & Information Searches
- Technical Conference
- Overseas Study Mission