The Research and Development Process

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The Research and Development Process

Manufacturing companies' Research and Development (R & D)

groups significantly contribute to United States' fast-paced industrial

technology development. They promote industrial growth, and enhance the

social well-being of the people.

Normally, companies, especially those with enough resources, accept

research contracts from the government and the private-sector to undertake

the research of:

- Medium and long-term applied research in development of generic,

forward-looking, and advanced technologies;

- Short-term research to improve processes and to develop new

products according to industrial needs.

Most reset projects will go through a trial mass production to ensure

the feasibility of new industrial technologies and plans for strategic

withdrawals upon project completion. The research results are disseminated

to the industrial sector in a timely and appropriate fashion in accordance

with the principles of justice, fairness, and openness. They also provide

industrial services to foster the technological development of small and

medium-sized businesses and cultivate human resources in industrial

technology for the benefit of the nation.

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES

Research development strategy depends on the present growth of

environment and the industrial development potential of the future. The

strategy is also attuned to international trends, emphasizes environmental

protection and safety issues, as well as preservation of natural resources.

Management of Research and Development constantly

reviews and revises its task loading to be in effective in its future search for

new disciplin...

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... A rededication

to the can-do spirit of the past and the discovery of an effective mechanism

for deciding scientific priorities, in balance with humanitarian and economic

needs, would help America's innovators to make many more exiting

contributions in the innovative years ahead.

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