The award recognises more than 50 years of Xerox innovation in marking, materials, electronics and communications that created the modern reprographics, electronic printing and print-on-demand industries.

Xerox added that the award is recognition of the work of the scientists and engineers who are at Xerox today, and everyone who has contributed to Xerox's innovations over the years.

The National Medal of Technology is the highest honour awarded by the US president to America's leading innovators. The medal is given annually to individuals, teams, and companies or divisions for their outstanding contributions to the nation's economic, environmental and social wellbeing through the development and commercialisation of technology products, processes and concepts; technological innovation; and development of the nation's technological manpower.

Xerox is to be honoured during a ceremony at the White House.

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