Invented in U.S., spurned in U.S., a technology flourishes in Japan

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George H. Heilmeier was recently honored by a Japanese computer manufacturer for research done nearly 25 years ago. At that time, Heilmeier, who was working for RCA, did original work on liquid-crystal flat-panel displays. RCA saw Heilmeier's work as 'more a threat to existing business than an opportunity,' and so the technology was left to the Japanese, who have turned flat panels into the cornerstone of a multibillion-dollar strategy to increase Japan's share of the computer market and to introduce many new products. The story of Japanese domination in this area has many familiar elements. Possibly the most important lesson involves Japanese recognition that learning how to manufacture the new screens in volume, for commercial uses rather than for specialized government and military applications, was as important to the technology as the original research itself.

Research, Innovations, Liquid crystal displays, Flat panel displays, Video monitors, Flat Panel Display, LCD Display, Heilmeier, George H.

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Industries in U.S. and Japan form alliance on new TV technology

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Japanese developers of high definition television (HDTV) and US computer chip manufacturers will jointly design and produce components for HDTV sets. This agreement goes against repeated urgings by many that the US government back an industry in this country that could compete effectively against the Japanese. So far, Japanese companies have spent about $900 million in their development of HDTV. The new agreement comes at a time when the Bush Administration is no longer enthusiastic in its support for development of HDTV technology. There are doubts about involving the Government in 'industrial policy,' and there is concern that other technologies might be important to American competitiveness.

Household audio and video equipment, Electronics industry, High-definition television, High definition television, Technology transfer, Electronic Industry

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Pact reported near in chip talks in Tokyo

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US negotiators are reportedly close to a new semiconductor agreement with Japan. The current five-year agreement expires in the summer of 1991. The new agreement is viewed as a critical one that will serve as a model for other negotiations between the two nations. The new agreement does not fix 20 percent of the Japanese market for American companies, but 20 percent will be one among several measures of market penetration. The 20 percent issue, which has been a source of much difficulty, is 'largely resolved.'

Semiconductors and related devices, Market share

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