From Science to Technology to Products and Profits : Superconductivity at General Electric and Intermagnetics General (1960-1990)
This study of General Electric (GE) indicates why it did not develop a new business within the company for superconductivity research but had entrepreneurial researchers launch a business venture outside the company (Intermagnetics General Corporation [IGC]) as independent agents. The evolution of superconductivity is examined from the time of empirical discovery in 1908 to its commercial application in medical diagnostic systems in 1990. Developments in science, research and development, engineering, and business from 1960 to 1990 at General Electric (GE) and its spin-off venture, Intermagnetics General Corporation (IGC), are discussed. The reasoning for developing superconductivity applications outside of GE and the successes of the IGC enterprise are examined. Also discussed are the reasons that GE eventually reincorporated the superconductivity applications into their business after its development by IGC. (JSD)
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2015
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Authors: | Abetti, Pier A |
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[S.l.] : SSRN |
Subject: | Produktivität | Productivity | Technischer Fortschritt | Technological change | Elektrizitätswirtschaft | Electric power industry | Elektroindustrie | Electrical industry | Rentabilität | Profitability |
Description of contents: | Abstract [papers.ssrn.com] |
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Extent: | 1 Online-Ressource |
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Type of publication: | Book / Working Paper |
Language: | English |
Notes: | In: Journal of Business Venturing, Vol. 17, Issue 1, p. 83-98 2001 Nach Informationen von SSRN wurde die ursprüngliche Fassung des Dokuments 2001 erstellt Volltext nicht verfügbar |
Source: | ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW |
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014202141
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