Going From Commercialization to Mass Production

The transcript discusses the importance of continued investment in R&D to maintain competitiveness in the global economy. It highlights the US's strengths in moving technologies from the lab to commercial development but notes a lag in mass production. Case studies of flat panel displays and solar photovoltaics illustrate this issue. The Obama administration's initiatives to support domestic production, particularly in electric cars, are also discussed as a positive step towards addressing these challenges.

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