| MTPs are focused knowledge sharing platforms for researcher groups that are already engaged in a specific R&D domain. To reduce overlap and duplication in research that is conducted, an MTP initiative seeks cooperation to conduct joint research in projects that are already running. This ultimately saves resources for the “golden nuggets” of their research, and finds common solutions to manufacturing challenges in the process. Thus, the main deliverable of an MTP is research conducted through the joining of on-going projects eliminating duplicate work, or the stimulation of new collaborative research. Other outcomes through this networking activity could be joint publications, as well as global-level recommendations on standards, skills, and policy. |
