Research–Practice–Collaborations in Engineering

Abstract In her recent article, Bender discusses several aspects of research–practice–collaborations (RPCs). this commentary, we apply Bender's arguments to experiences in engineering research and development (R&D). We investigate the influence interaction with practice partners on relevance, credibility, legitimacy special field product analyze which methodological approaches are already being pursued for dealing diverging interests asymmetries steps will be necessary include civil society beyond traditional customer relations.