Alberto Di Minin

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Alberto Di Minin is a leading scholar in innovation management and technology policy, with a particular focus on how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigate digital transformation. His research bridges the critical gap between technological potential and practical implementation, especially in manufacturing contexts. Di Minin’s most cited work examines the integration of collaborative robots (cobots) in SMEs, analyzing implementation processes, challenges, and success factors. This study has become foundational for understanding how resource-constrained firms can adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, earning 6 citations since 2023. Beyond cobots, his broader contributions explore open innovation, university-industry collaboration, and regional innovation systems. As a professor at the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Pisa and a research fellow at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, Di Minin has shaped policy discussions on technology transfer and SME competitiveness. His work is widely referenced by practitioners and policymakers seeking to democratize advanced manufacturing, making him a key voice in the ongoing conversation about inclusive technological progress.

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   Cobots in SMEs: Implementation Processes, Challenges, and Success Factors

   6 citations · 2023

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