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"The Changing Dynamics of Industrial Research as a Consequence of Global Trends"An open session of the AIP Corporate Associates at the 2006 APS March MeetingTom Feist Manager, Thin Films Lab GE Global Research "Sustaining Breakthrough Research in a Changing Global Environment"AbstractAs companies face ever-increasing economic and competitive pressures, the imperative to deliver real, sustained growth through innovation is clear. Corporations need to develop and maintain a research and development portfolio that recognizes this reality. This talk examines how General Electric's Global Research Center is implementing a technology portfolio that balances long- and shorter-term R&D across four global facilities. Examples from medical imaging and energy business segments will be used to illustrate strategies for delivering growth through sustained investment in technology. |
