Bohn, StephanStephanBohnEstorff, Constantin vonConstantin vonEstorffGogineni, SonikaSonikaGogineni2025-01-092025-01-092024https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/481193As OSH project collaborations expand beyond the project team or the research and development department to include new and diverse communities, the positive effects of co-creation multiply. However, so do the number and types of challenges a project may face. Instead of being stumped by these challenges, how can a company effectively leverage the digital space to build, grow and nurture a community into becoming a thriving entity in a collaborative ecosystem? This chapter aims to highlight tools, methods and best practices for companies and OSH practitioners to use when managing communities and collaborations in a digital setting.enopen source hardwareproduct creationcollaborationmakerspacessmall medium enterprisesbook article