How Current Trends in Mechanical Engineering Can Shape Interorganizational R&D

Today's trends in mechanical engineering industry require cooperation in research and development (R&D) between multiple cross-industry companies. However, they often have low success rates. Although current trends facilitate cooperation and thus contribute to the success of cooperations, there is little knowledge about the relevance of these trends for distinct types of cooperation in terms of their success. Therefore, this study aims to identify success-related R&D trends for bilateral cooperation, networks and ecosystems. By means of a literature analysis and explorative workshops, insights on how to shape R&D cooperations are gained and potential for further scientific investigation is highlighted.