Exploring innovation ecosystems across science, technology, and business: A case of 3D printing in China

Guannan Xu, Yuchen Wu, Tim Minshall, Yuan Zhou · 2017 · Technological Forecasting and Social Change

Summary. This paper examines China's 3D printing innovation ecosystem by analyzing how science, technology, and business layers interact. The researchers developed a framework assessing innovation capacity across integrated value chains and interactive networks. They found that China's 3D printing sector performs strongly in science and technology, with potential development pathways emerging from basic research and technological innovation rather than technology duplication and cost-cutting strategies.

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Xu, G., Wu, Y., Minshall, T., & Zhou, Y.. (2017). Exploring innovation ecosystems across science, technology, and business: A case of 3D printing in China. Technological Forecasting and Social Change. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2017.06.030

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DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2017.06.030
Countries: China
Regions: Asia
Categories: innovation-theory, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28