Are trade fairs relevant for local innovation knowledge networks? Evidence from Shanghai equipment manufacturing

The role of trade fairs in local innovation knowledge networks is studied by combining data on co-patenting networks in the Shanghai equipment manufacturing (machinery) industry with data from the Shanghai Metalworking and CNC Machine Tool Show (MWCS). Three propositions are developed, suggesting th...

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Published inRegional studies Vol. 54; no. 9; pp. 1250 - 1261
Main Authors Zhu, Yi-wen, Bathelt, Harald, Zeng, Gang
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge Routledge 01.09.2020
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
co-patenting networks
Companies
Computer networks
equipment manufacturing (machinery) industry
innovation knowledge networks
Innovations
local impact
Local knowledge
Machine tools
Machinery
Machinery industry
Manufacturing
Metal working
Networks
Participation
Patenting
R&D
Research & development
Trade
trade fairs
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Summary:The role of trade fairs in local innovation knowledge networks is studied by combining data on co-patenting networks in the Shanghai equipment manufacturing (machinery) industry with data from the Shanghai Metalworking and CNC Machine Tool Show (MWCS). Three propositions are developed, suggesting that: (1) local firms attending the MWCS are more research and development intensive than other firms; (2) trade fair attendees are linked with each other more closely in co-patenting networks than non-attendees; and (3) participating firms have more local co-patenting linkages than non-participating firms. The results largely support these propositions, confirming that participation in flagship fairs is associated with strong integration in innovation knowledge networks.
ISSN:0034-3404
1360-0591
DOI:10.1080/00343404.2019.1695046