Turkish-German Digital Technology Exchange: R&D Cooperation in Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing-Related Information & Communication Technology

This study argues for a reinforced bilateral collaboration between Germany and Türkiye in Research & Development for manufacturing technologies and associated ICT. It highlights the strategic relevance of Türkiye as a nearshoring hub and Germany’s leadership in advanced manufacturing. The objective is to strengthen supply chain resilience, accelerate digital transformation and enable new value-based business models, such as product-servicesystems, underpinned by interoperable data ecosystems
and standardized digital practices.