This book explores major similarities and differences in the structure, conduct, and performance of the national technology transfer systems of Germany and the United States. It maps the technology transfer landscape in each country in detail, uses case studies to examine the dynamics of technology transfer in four major technology areas, and identifies areas and opportunities for further mutual learning between the two national systems.

This study in technology transfer uses company-specific examples to enrich an exploration of the complex and dynamic issues involved. Focusing on the experience of companies in Algeria, it describes technology transfer as more than the hand-over of new technology hardware.

Witnesses: Katherine Seelman, Director, Nat. Inst. of Rehabilitation and Research, U.S. Dept. of Education; C. Dan Brand, Chairman, Fed. Lab. Consortium for Technology Transfer, Associate Director for Technology Advancement, U.S. Food and Drug Admin./National Center for Toxicological Research; Bruce Webbon, Chief, Commercial Technology, Ames Research Center, NASA, Moffet Field, CA; Steve Jacobs, Executive Assistant to the President, NCR Corp., Dayton, OH; David H. Hershberger, V.P. of Product Development, Prentke Romich Co., Wooster, OH: and Joe Lahoud, Pres., LC Technologies, Fairfax, VA.

This book identifies the major factors responsible for effective transfer of information and human expertise from an advanced country or a multinational corporation to the developing world.