Design Research Units and Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs): An Approach for Advancing Technology and Competitive Strength in Australia

Walden, R; Lie, S; Pandolfo, B; Lee, T; Lockhart, C

Design Research Units and Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs): An Approach for Advancing Technology and Competitive Strength in Australia

Walden, R

Lie, S

Pandolfo, B

Lee, T

Lockhart, C

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Design Journal, 2018, 21 (2), pp. 247 - 265
Issue Date:: 2018-03-04

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dc.contributor.author	Walden, R https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8746-7276	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Lie, S https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3512-2185	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Pandolfo, B https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0179-8862	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Lee, T https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6065-0302	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Lockhart, C https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9844-1968	en_US
dc.date.available	2020-05-25T19:12:31Z
dc.date.issued	2018-03-04	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Design Journal, 2018, 21 (2), pp. 247 - 265	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1460-6925	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/122251
dc.description.abstract	© 2018 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This paper makes the case that small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector have the potential to benefit from connections with design research units operating within universities. It points out some of the challenges associated with research and development for SMEs, and argues design research units can allow SMEs to better meet these challenges. Additive Manufacturing is used as an exemplary emerging technology that makes explicit the new possibilities and instability of the contemporary manufacturing landscape. A case study is used to articulate the potentials and limitations of industry and university partnerships in design. In conclusion, two alternative models are analysed in order to highlight different ends to which the practitioner-based research can be put.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Design Journal	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/14606925.2018.1427913	en_US
dc.title	Design Research Units and Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs): An Approach for Advancing Technology and Competitive Strength in Australia	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
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utslib.citation.volume	21	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Design
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pubs.volume	21	en_US

Abstract:

© 2018 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This paper makes the case that small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector have the potential to benefit from connections with design research units operating within universities. It points out some of the challenges associated with research and development for SMEs, and argues design research units can allow SMEs to better meet these challenges. Additive Manufacturing is used as an exemplary emerging technology that makes explicit the new possibilities and instability of the contemporary manufacturing landscape. A case study is used to articulate the potentials and limitations of industry and university partnerships in design. In conclusion, two alternative models are analysed in order to highlight different ends to which the practitioner-based research can be put.

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