Types of capital, loan & equity capital advantages/disadvantages

janice_2k said: "Dear experts and members, I am very new in corporate finance field. I am doing an assignment on a medium size company that has invented new machine to increase efficiency of fuel consumption of car motors. The company needs additional capital to finance the production of the new machine. I am required to: 1. identify the various types of capital likely to be available to the company and the sources from which they might be obtained 2. the advantages and disadvantages of loan or equity capital from the company's point of view. I would be glad if anyone could assist and guide me in this case study. Any suggestions and advice are highly appreciated and hope to hear some replies soon. Have a pleasant day. Thanks in advance Janice"