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Xerox Receives the National Medal of Technology
Xerox "Focus on Innovation," July 27, 2007
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Xerox is the recipient of the National Medal of Technology, President Bush and the White House announced today, “recognizing over fifty years of innovation in marking, materials, electronics and communications that created the modern reprographics, electronic printing, and print on demand industries.”
The National Medal of Technology is the highest honor awarded by the President of the United States to America's leading innovators.
"Xerox has been, and continues to be, a leading innovator and a key architect of the Information Age - from the first plain-paper copier to today's document processes that are revolutionizing the productivity of people and businesses worldwide. This is a fantastic recognition of the top-notch work of the scientists and engineers who are at Xerox today; as well as the many Xerox people across our company who have contributed to these innovations over the past 60 years," said Sophie Vandebroek, chief technology officer and president of the Xerox Innovation Group.
Xerox joins an illustrious group of past individuals and corporations including IBM, Bell Labs, DuPont and Dow Chemical.
Xerox's investment in innovation generates a steady stream of advanced technology. The company holds more than 8,000 active patents and invests about 6 percent of its revenue in research, development and engineering activities.
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