A framework to identify applications for a technical innovation: Case study: a pressure-activated, colour-changing and flexible material

In a biomechanical engineering study, a pressure-activated, colour-changing, and flexible material has been developed, stemming from an initial problem application. However, a technical innovation can transcend its original intent, thereby gaining value for engineers or technical managers. The problem is that there is a lack of guidance in...

Barriers and Strategies for Different Organisational Setups of Sustainable Energy Firms Operating in Developing Countries

Developing a dynamic framework for the selection of niche strategies to introduce new high-tech products

In many industries innovation is essential for companies to remain competitive in the market place. However, due to the embedded nature of technology, the commercialization of radically new high-take products is a complicated task to manage. Due to the presence of barriers to direct large-scale diffusion within the incumbent market situation,...