Definitions of Research

 G-MW undertakes the following types of research:

 

Strategic basic research

  • Research directed into specific broad areas in expectation of useful discoveries.
  • Research providing the broad base of knowledge necessary for the solution of recognised practical problems.

 

Applied research

Original work undertaken,

  • to acquire new knowledge with a specific application in view.
  • to determine the possible uses for the findings of basic research.
  • to determine new methods or ways of achieving some specific and pre-determined objectives.

 

Experimental Development

Systematic work using existing knowledge gained from research and/or practical experience for the purpose of creating new or improved materials, products, processes or services.