R&D funding stagnant

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US manufacturers are experiencing a decrease in R&D expenditures, as a result of a similar decrease in federal funding for the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Advanced Technology Program. The problem is compounded by the imbalance in the R&D investment programs of the US as eight industries account for 80% of total industrial R&D in the domestic economy. The federal government must realize that today's commitment to research is vital to economic strength in the future.

Commercial physical research, Research & Development-Industry

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Printed-wiring-board industry revived by ATP funding

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The research venture on advanced manufacturing technologies that is partly financed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Advanced Technology Program has brought significant benefits to the printed-wiring-board (PWB) industry. Technological achievements of the research project include the development of technology for manufacturing PWBs using single-ply laminates. The project also resulted to the development of interconnect structure for PWBs with multiple layers.

Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing, Scientific Research and Development Services, Electronic Components and Accessories, Electronic components, not elsewhere classified, Printed Circuit Boards, Science, Space & Technology, Electronics R&D, Research, Electronics industry, Electronics, Technological innovations

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R&D spending remains slim

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A 1992 survey conducted by the Grant Thornton management and accounting consulting firm revealed that midsized US manufacturers posting annual sales of $10 to $500 million dollars will keep R&D investments constant. The survey showed that R&D investments as a percentage of sales will remain at 3%, even though 43 % of all midsized manufacturers expect profits for 1992 to increase, and another 44% predict that 1992 earnings will equal 1991 levels.

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