Research and development in industry
The industrial sector is characterized by its rapid growth, where the expenditure of research and development in the civil sector as well as the number of scientists and engineers working in the field of research and development has increased several times during the past two decades. Industrial research and development in Israel is focused on electronics, especially in a small number of large companies. Intensive R&D companies have become the main source of job growth and industrial export growth over the years. Israel’s industry strategy focuses on supporting the continued growth of such companies, both small and large. The Government supports industrial research and development under the R&D Promotion Act, which is overseen by the Office of the Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Office financed 1,200 projects in 2000. Research and development-related products now account for more than half of all industrial exports (excluding diamonds).
Electronics – Until the late 1960s, it was limited to consumer products but then branched out to include more technologically advanced products, both in the military and civilian sectors. In the field of communications, applications based on research and development include the use of digital method and electronic innovations in the transmission of images, data and voice messages in an improved manner. Among the innovations in this area are advanced telephone exchanges, voice transmitters and devices to double the absorption of telephone lines.
Optics, optoelectronics and lasers – these areas have developed rapidly as industrial projects. Israel occupies a prominent position in the forefront of countries specialized in the field of fiber optics and optical controls for interlocking circular panels, thermal imaging devices at night vision and robotics based on optoelectronics.
Computer-related tools – Production of these devices has evolved, particularly in the area of computerized software and related areas. In the field of printing and publishing, plotter computers and computer-based imaging techniques developed in Israel have become widely used in the country and abroad. Many educational activities and events use computer-assisted teaching aids, and a large part of computerized teaching aids has been developed for export. While some software products are designed for use on mainframes, most are designed for use in small or medium-sized devices such as computer workstations. A special computer mouse was recently developed to enable blind people to read computer texts /
Robotics – Research in this area began in the late 1970s, and a robot is now being produced that can carry out various tasks, including diamond polishing, welding, packaging, packaging, construction and other industrial jobs. Recent research is underway to provide robots with artificial intelligence.
Aeronautics, associated with defense needs, has resulted in technological advances that have in turn resulted in the sub-benefits of civilian uses. The Araba was the first civilian aircraft made in Israel, followed by the Westwind jet for managers. More recently, satellites have been designed and built in the country and launched by Israeli air industries in cooperation with the US Space Agency. In addition, Israel designs and manufactures a large number of accessories associated with flying art, including projectors, flying computers and flight simulators. Israel is also one of the most advanced countries in UAV technology