The expanding world of R&D
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Global competition in the international electronics market, especially the area of research and development, has led many business managers to the conclusion that success in the market depends in part on speed. It is necessary to translate new technology into products before the competition does. The US Department of Commerce cites materials, electronics and information systems, manufacturing systems and life sciences as critical areas. According to the Department of Commerce, the US is presently ahead of the Japanese in the area of research, however when it comes to the ability to put new technology into products and quickly bring them to market, the Japanese are ahead. The R&D output of a country can be measured by counting the number of patents issued in a year or by calculating the number of scientists and engineers per 10,000 of general population.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 1990
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Military technology searches for contraband drugs
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The Counterdrug Technology Assessment Center serves as an example of how military technology can be converted for commercial applications. Created in 1990 by Congress, the Center is working to utilize noninvasive detection, wide-area surveillance and electronically-based field equipment technologies in the fight against illegal drugs and contraband. Currently, it is transferring x-ray system technology developed for the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty to the inspection of cargo shipped by land, sea and air. It is also looking into the possible use of surveillance radar technologies as security equipment at border entry points. The Center has an annual budget of $150 million and is currently headed by Albert Brandenstein who predicted a market of $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion from 1996 to 2000 for its x-ray inspection system.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 1992
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Was that slip and fall for real?
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A New York City company has devised a surveillance system, which does not forget what it sees. It recalls whatever it sees and thus is a great boon for the insurance companies.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2004
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