The Capacity for Absorbing and Assimilating Foreign Technology by Developing Countries

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Results of a study of the adoption of foreign technology by developing countries are reported. A method for evaluating the capacity to absorb and assimilate foreign technology is developed. Important factors are economic and socio-cultural indicators and scientific capability. The location factor is explored as an indicator of industrial activities. A calculation method of industrial capacity includes foreign and local activity distribution and participating of development of local industries. The location factor and local participation expressed in monetary terms are good measurement tools of the techonological and scientific capacity of developing countries. Tables and graphs are given.

Measurement, Developing countries, Technology, Industrial development, Industrialization

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U.S. inventors garner half of foreign-origin patents

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US inventors have again displayed their world-class craft in science and technology, as they acquired 45% of all patents issued in 1999. A report issued by the National Science Foundation Division of Science Resources Studies revealed that the US obtained the most number of foreign patent awards among 11 nations studied. Such performances do not only reflect the country's openness to foreign-developed technologies, but also signify the immense concern of US companies in intellectual property protection.

Licenses, Patents & Trademarks, Copywriting, United States, Analysis, Laws, regulations and rules, Intellectual property, Patent licenses, Patent licensing, Patents, Advertising copy, Patents and government-developed inventions, Government developed inventions

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Developing products that make a difference

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PG Drives Technology is the largest manufacturer of powered wheelchair control systems in the world and product innovation is playing a major part in the company's success. Its new product, the VSI controller, a low-cost wheelchair controller, has propelled the business to world leader in its field.

Product development, Sales, profits & dividends, Connecticut, Relays and industrial controls, Company sales and earnings, Growth, Company earnings/profit, Control equipment industry, Electronic control, Electric control equipment, Company growth, Electric controllers

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