As compared with the developed industrial countries, China lacks the professional technology diffusion service institutions or mechanisms. This paper reviews the successful experiences of the American Manufacturing Extension Partnership, including:the coverage of all states, the associated expansion of service networks, the close compliance with demand, the dynamic adjustment of service contents, the policy system with the legislation as the core, the plan as the basis, the publicprivate cooperation, and the stage adjustment of financial support. It is suggested that the service mechanism of the technology diffusion for newly-built directions in China should be established, a multi-level and multi-factor technology diffusion service network should be constructed, a market-oriented long-term operation mechanism should be established, the evaluation work should be strengthened, and the internal reporting and evaluation mechanism should be improved.

technology diffusion  /  service system  /  Manufacturing Extension Partnership  /  service mechanism