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Cristina Chaminade. Photo.

Cristina Chaminade

Researcher

Cristina Chaminade. Photo.

Transformation paths and the multi-scalarity of knowledge bases under Industry 4.0 challenges

Author

  • Marco Bellandi
  • Cristina Chaminade
  • Monica Plechero

Summary, in English

This chapter proposes a novel conceptual framework for understanding how different knowledge bases (analytic, synthetic and symbolic) can be accessed and combined at different territorial scales, looking at which mechanisms can be used to favor positive transformation paths in local productive systems. We apply such framework to the role of combinatorial knowledge for sustainable transformation under the impact of global challenges, such as those posed by Industry 4.0 (I4.0). Eventually, case studies reported in the MAKERS project illustrate the multi-scalarity of knowledge bases combined in different paths of industrial transformation addressing models of I4.0 including so-called I4.0+ alternatives.

Department/s

  • Department of Economic History
  • CIRCLE

Publishing year

2018

Language

English

Publication/Series

Papers in Innovation Studies

Volume

2018

Issue

14

Document type

Working paper

Publisher

Centre for Innovation, Research and Competence in the Learning Economy (CIRCLE)

Topic

  • Economics and Business

Keywords

  • Combinatorial knowledge bases; internationalization; I4.0; Makers Project; path transformation

Status

Published