Regional Variations in the Adoption of Computer-Numerically-Controlled Machine Tools by Small Engineering Firms

A Multivariate Analysis

Bibliographic Data

ID7761600
AuthorsP N O'Farrell (The Business School, Heriot-Watt University, PO Box 807, Riccarton, Edinburgh EH14 4AT, Scotland), R P Oakey (The Business School, Heriot-Watt University, PO Box 807, Riccarton, Edinburgh EH14 4AT, Scotland), R Oakey (Heriot-Watt University)
Year1992
Volume24
Issue6
Pages887-902
Publication date1992-06-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEnvironment and Planning A Economy and Space (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0308-518X • E-ISSN: 1472-3409
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1068/a240887
OpenAlexW2066036458
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited9

In this paper those factors that influence the adoption of computer-numerically-controlled (CNC) machine tools by small mechanical engineering firms in three regions: the South East of England, Scotland, and Wales are investigated. Evidence is presented on CNC machine adoption in the three regions. A logistic regression model of the probability of CNC lathe adoption is developed and a regression model of the data of first adoption is calibrated. Welsh firms recorded lower adoption probabilities than firms based in either South East England or Scotland; and Scottish companies adopted some two years earlier than companies in the other two regions

Archaeology · Business · Econometrics · Geography · Logistic regression · Machine learning · Machining · Multivariate analysis · Multivariate statistics · Numerical control · Operations management · Welsh · Computer Science · Engineering · Firm Innovation and Growth · Innovation and Knowledge Management · Innovation Diffusion and Forecasting · Mathematics · Mechanical Engineering

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