More Examples of Resource-Constrained Innovation

Cost Innovation

China International Marine Containers (CIMC)

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Galanz microwave ovens  (image)

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Pearl River Piano

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Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery Company (ZPMC) harbour cranes (image)

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Dawning's super computer (image)

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American Express is marketing Bluebird, a low-cost current account, through Walmart stores.

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Costco, another big American retailer, now sells a range of cut-price medical devices, such as a $34.99 blood-pressure monitor.

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Good-enough Innovation

Pollinate Energy is a social business based in Australia and India. They bring life-changing products to people who need them most: the millions living in poverty in India’s urban slums.

Easy-To-Use Mobile Phone For The Elderly

Also see http://www.kisaphone.com.au/ 
 

Frugal Innovation

UK firm designs 'world's most affordable solar lamp'

Renault's $6,000 no-frills Logan shows shift toward frugal innovation (image)

Ampere Electric Vehicles - Green Innovation in Action - scroll down (image)

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Solar-powered water cart

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