Management of Technology and Innovation in Japan

350 C. Herstatt, B. Verworn, and A. Nagahira
26 German manufacturer
of special drilling ma-
chines (140)
27 German manufacturer
of medical technology
(11000)
28 German manufacturer
of power machines
and drives (100)
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Laser machine (first laser machine
developed in the firm)
Low priced high voltage generator
for X-ray equipment
(exchange of component)
New product line,
30 months
Cost reduction,
24 months
Electric drives for ships New product line,
36 months
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