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9.

Finally, the Hong Kong Productivity Centre

assists industry to upgrade itself, and provides the

necessary support services to facilitate the development

of industries at a higher level of technology than that

exists at present. Already, funds have been set aside

in the current Estimates to allow the HKPC to expand

its capabilities in computer-aided-design systems and

electro-mechanical linkage support facilities. These will

enable the Centre to better assist industry's move

towards automation. Meanwhile, plans for the Unified

Approach project, which focuses on the provision of an

integrated industrial automation service and on an expanded

metal development service with special emphasis on precision

tooling capabilities are under active consideration.

To this end, it is envisaged that the technical capabilities

of the HKPC will further be augmented in respect of

mechanical design, electro-mechanical interface support,

computer software support, precision machinery, CAD/CAM

and tool service treatment and technology transfer.

10.

We are making good progress in the various

areas designed to assist the application of higher technology

in our industries.