We are burning (History of R&D in Japanese Electronics Companies)

Author: Bob Johnston (USA), translated by Li Xianbo
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This book provides a detailed introduction to the R&D activities of Japanese electronics companies that have long been at the forefront of the world. It offers an in-depth analysis and description of the technological status of Japanese electronics companies during different historical periods, as well as the thoughts and actions of their R&D personnel, exploring the secrets behind their enduring success. These descriptions and analyses cover various aspects such as traditional Japanese documents, the transformation of government management functions, talent mobility, and technology transfer, all of which hold significant implications and valuable guidance for the R&D activities of Chinese enterprises. The author conducted follow-up interviews with many rare Japanese industrialists, persuading them to share their stories, including key figures from the past and present. Through these materials, the veil of Japanese companies is lifted, revealing the essence of industries such as Canon, Casio, Seiko Epson, and Yamaha. These Japanese industrialists, in the 1960s and 1970s, were dedicated to the consumer electronics industry. They transformed unnoticed American inventions like compact cameras, liquid crystal displays, semiconductor excitors, digital watches, electronic synthesizers, portable cameras, and CD players into indispensable industrial products. By investigating the development history of a batch of microelectronics technologies, the author examines how they were born in American laboratories but ultimately emerged as Japanese products, while also revealing the transnational nature of 20th-century technological innovation and the endless charm of R&D innovation.
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