Title :
A theory of innovation for nanotechnologies and other process-based innovations
Author :
Linton, Jonathan D. ; Walsh, Steven T.
Author_Institution :
Lally Sch. of Manage. & Technol., Troy, NY, USA
Abstract :
This papers considers the relationship between product and process innovation for materials based technologies. This is important since many sources of future products are based on materials innovation these include MEMS and nanotechnologies. Consequently, understanding the relation between product and process innovation is important.
Keywords :
innovation management; micromechanical devices; nanotechnology; product development; production management; MEMS; nanotechnologies; process innovation; process-based innovations; product innovation; Assembly; Copper; Costs; Industrial relations; Innovation management; Manufacturing; Micromechanical devices; Production; Technological innovation; Technology management;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering Management Conference, 2003. IEMC '03. Managing Technologically Driven Organizations: The Human Side of Innovation and Change
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8150-5
DOI :
10.1109/IEMC.2003.1252334