Integrating innovation and learning curve theory: an enabler for moving nanotechnologies and other emerging process technologies into production
Year: 2004
Type: article
Abstract: Process technology selection is biased against selection of emerging process technologies such as nanotechnologies, biotechnology and microtechnologies (MEMS), since these decisions are frequently based on assumptions that are only valid for mature sustaining process technologies. This is a great concern since emerging process technologies are drivers of economic growth, especially in developed economies. We consider the learning curve literature and integrate it with the literature on technological trajectories and innovation to develop a theory for modeling the learning curve for emerging process technologies.
Source: R and D Management
Authors: Jonathan D. Linton, Steven T. Walsh
Institutions: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University of New Mexico
Language: English
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2126301653