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  • some products are developed from market research which uncovers a need for a new product or a demand for an improved existing product. This is refered to as market pull
  • Technological developments in materials, components or manufacturing methods leads to the development of new and improved this is called technological push

    For example
    • many touch screen devices only exist because of the material graphene
    • the technology now exists to weave conductive threads into fabric for clothing, which when worn will interact directly with the water
  • market pull : a new product is developed in response to a demand in the market or users
  • technology push : products developed as a result of new technology
  • conductive : the ability to transmit heat or electricity