Studying the US personal computer industry from its inception in 1974 through 1994, we address the following questions. What product technology strategies increase the survival chances of entrants into new, technologically dynamic industries? Does the effectiveness of these strategies differ by...

This work contains the results of a series of discussions with leading representatives of 58 mining and quarrying firms, equipment manufacturers and research institutions. They showed the importance of collaborative technology research and the critical role of mine personnel.