Evaluate Enterprises’ Technological Innovation Levels Based on the Technical Knowledge Flow Network a Case Study of the Medical Equipment Industry
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22431907 |
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| Authors | Qianwen Cao (0000-0001-6197-3314, Zhejiang Gongshang University Hangzhou College of Commerce, corresponding author), Chunhua Ju (0000-0002-1606-4063, Zhejiang Gongshang University), Jiawei Wang (0009-0000-2145-7526, Zhejiang University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Hangzhou, China), Yi-Xiang Wang (0000-0001-5697-0717, Zhejiang University of Water Resource and Electric Power) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Publication date | 2026-07-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/21582440261463461 |
| OpenAlex | W7167931900 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 58 |
Evaluating enterprises’ technological innovation levels is crucial for assessing their technological capabilities and formulating technology strategy plans. Grounded in the knowledge flow theory, this study integrates patent metrics, social network analysis, and knowledge characteristics to develop a comprehensive index system for measuring enterprises’ technological innovation levels and analyzing the competitive landscape. It focuses on evaluating the technological innovation levels among enterprises in the medical equipment sector from 2012 to 2024. The findings indicate that, in the medical equipment sector, KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V and FUJIFILM CORPORATION are advanced in terms of technological innovation. Moreover, the United States, Japan, and European countries constitute the core competitive landscape in this field, with the United States leading in high-tech innovations. As a relative newcomer country, China demonstrates varying degrees of technological innovation across its enterprises. Enhancing cooperation and establishing platforms for technological innovation collaboration represent effective strategies to strengthen the technological innovation capabilities of these countries.
Competitive advantage · Corporation · Electronics · Information flow · Innovation Management · Knowledge flow · Medical equipment · Technological change · Technology management · Innovation and Knowledge Management · Intellectual Property and Patents · University-Industry-Government Innovation Models
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