The Chinese Online Writing Lab

5.10 Requesting technology information

Dear Mr. Jones,
I came across an article in the April 1994 edition of The plastics BRIEF International Newsletter regarding your LCP extrusion film technology. I found it to be of great interest.

Let me tell you about my organization: we are a non-profit research institute that serves the plastics industry in Taiwan. Our primary responsibilities include technical support, R&D, and technology transfer.

I would like to more clearly understand your product line and related technology: could you send me information on the technology and information on the samples of pure LCP films, coextruded films and, if at all possible, could you send me film samples of LCP blends along with LCP blend test data. We intend to explore possible applications of these films, particularly in the IC, electronics and the packaging industries here in Taiwan. Furthermore, your film extrusion process seems to have the potential to meet our particular needs.

Thank you for your kind attention. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Writing exercise

Requesting technology information. Using 5.10 on the accompanying software as a model, write a letter requesting technology information. Be sure to adhere to the following guidelines: Mention who referred you or how you found out about the company's expertise. Briefly introduce your company or organization. Request technology information and, if possible, product samples. State why your company wishes to develop this technology.

5.11 Requesting technology information

Dear Mr. Brown,
I was referred to you by ITRI's Center for Pollution Control Technology (CPCT). As you may already know, ITRI is a non-profit, government supported research organization. Our division is currently engaged in the evaluation of biofiltration technology for the treatment of odors. Can you provide us with the following information?
1. Has your organization used biofilters for the treatment of odors? If so, could you provide us with information on the performance of the biofilter? What kind of pollutants/odorants does it eliminate?
2. The names and addresses of the organizations that are currently utilize biofiltration technology, along with their appraisals of such technology.

Thank you in advance for your kind assistance.

Sincerely yours,

5.12 Requesting technology information

Dear Sir:

Allow me to introduce myself.
I am an associate engineer at Union Chemical Laboratories (UCL), which is a subsidiary of Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). ITRI is a governmental, non-profit organization. My current research involves work on ultrafiltration and microfiltration processes. Our project team plans to investigate the following topics:
1. the clarification of fruit juice
2. the clarification and flavor adjustment of wine
3. protein concentration for gelatin manufacturing
4. the concentration of latex betwen polymerization and spray-drying (e.g., PVC latex)

Could you provide us with detailed information on the application of these technologies on the membrane separation systems?

Thanks for your assistance. I look forward to our future cooperation.

Sincerely,

NOTE:

Requesting technology information 技術資料之提供 belongs to requests for information. Requests for information often include the following:

Mention of your organization's interest in the requested information

Requests for information should not be viewed as merely a means to obtain information. Instead, information requests should be considered as the first step in the identification of the mutual interests of both organizations. For instance, how will the other organization benefit from supplying you with information?
"We intend to explore other possible applications of these films, particularly in the IC, electronics and packaging industries here in Taiwan."
"We plan to file an IND for scopolamine T.D.D.S. with the Bureau of Drugs (Taiwan's counterpart of the FDA). Please provide us with the following documents and samples required by the Bureau."
"Our laboratory is currently developing a flow measurement test rig. Our design consultant suggests the use of ABC valve products on some of the mechanical components. The following is a list of items we are interested in purchasing from your company."

Requesting information

By clarifying your organization's interests, you allow the reader to make a correlation between the interests and goals of both organizations.
"Please send me introductory information as well as other relevant publications that provide information on your strategies, methodologies, achievements, and future objectives?"
"Since our goal closely resembles that of your organization, we would like to develop a partner relationship with your Industrial Material Exchange Service and in this way facilitate information exchange and other possible collaborations."