Bleeding Edge to Leading Edge

<p>The role of the Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD) for successful technology transition is addressed. The specific context considered is that of the future technology environment characterized by rapid accelerating change driven by the forces of globalization. To achieve successful technological military innovation in the future research is presented that identifies key factors a technology transition process will have to address for success. While an ATD is but one path of many to successful technology transition it is the only process in the acquisition system that combines laboratory leadership with a system focus for development of a technology. This combination will prove critical to success in future technology transition efforts.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>