If you look at the Asian market itself, there are generally major differences. Synergy effects are usually limited to manufacturers who can provide additional value, e.g. through their expertise in a particular industry. However, it is possible to carry out development work together and across national borders. At ttv, the joint development and definition of quality criteria for plain bearings is a common and very successful method. This includes our presence on site, e.g. during production processes and quality inspections.