Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Eurostat |
---|---|
Series Title | Statistics in Focus: Industry, Trade and Services |
Series Details | No.51, 2007 (18.4.07) |
Publication Date | 18/04/2007 |
ISSN | 1977-0316 |
Content Type | Statistics |
Manufacturing of medical, optical and precision instruments is a diverse industry. With over 90,000 enterprises in the EU, the industry employs a million people and generates a value added of €51 billion. Important R&D efforts lead to numerous patent applications, which ensure that companies obtain or maintain a competitive technological advantage. |
|
Source Link | http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/web/products-statistics-in-focus/-/KS-SF-07-051 |
Subject Categories | Business and Industry |
Countries / Regions | Europe |
![](https://www.europeansources.info/wp-content/uploads/esologo2.png)