Technological Map as Tool for Technology and Knowledge Management

Basic guidelines for the preparation of a technological map for structured companies are presented. Technological Map (TechMap) seeks to be a "Tool" for monitoring, pursuit, visualization and supervision of the knowledge and technologies in companies. Methodology used for TechMap creation originates a basic structure that allows its implementation for many structured companies with necessary flexibility for future organizational changes. Three main characteristics of technology are considered in this paper for TechMap creation; knowledge, tools and work process. The need to create a TechMap in companies to improve the technological management, increase the competitiveness and take advantage of to the maximum the personnel\´s competitions is developed when the steps for the creation of TechMap are explained. TechMap in engineering management is analyzed emphasizing its implementation in engineering design.