Shenzhen: The Silicon Valley of Hardware (2016)

07/05/2016 (GB) • Documentary • 1h 8m

Overview

We examine the unique manufacturing ecosystem that has emerged, gaining access to the world’s leading hardware-prototyping culture whilst challenging misconceptions from the west. The film looks at how the evolution of “Shanzhai” – or copycat manufacturing – has transformed traditional models of business, distribution and innovation, and asks what the rest of the world can learn from this so-called “Silicon Valley of hardware".

Shenzhen: The Silicon Valley of Hardware (2016)

07/05/2016 (GB) • 1h 8m

Documentary

Overview

We examine the unique manufacturing ecosystem that has emerged, gaining access to the world’s leading hardware-prototyping culture whilst challenging misconceptions from the west. The film looks at how the evolution of “Shanzhai” – or copycat manufacturing – has transformed traditional models of business, distribution and innovation, and asks what the rest of the world can learn from this so-called “Silicon Valley of hardware".

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords

technology

manufacturing

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