Tekniikka
Tekniikka is the collection of methods, skills, processes, and devices used to create, modify, and apply products and systems. It encompasses hardware and software, as well as organizational methods and workflows that enable production, transport, communication, and energy use. In Finnish usage tekniikka often overlaps with engineering and applied sciences, distinguishing it from natural science (tiede) and from purely theoretical knowledge.
Etymology and scope: The term originates from the sense of technique and craft, and in Finnish covers
History and development: Early tools and techniques evolved into mechanical and electrical engineering during the industrial
Branches and fields: Information technology and computer engineering; mechanical and civil engineering; electrical and energy technology;
Impact and considerations: Tekniikka influences productivity, infrastructure, health, and daily life, while raising questions about safety,
Education and context: Universities and technical schools train engineers and technologists, emphasizing collaboration between science, design,