I would agree with you when it comes to innovative engineering. But when it comes to making really reliable and high quality parts of not-so-innovative designs,

I would agree with you when it comes to innovative engineering. But when it comes to making really reliable and high quality parts of not-so-innovative designs, then I think Germany has a traditional edge. This is visible when you look at the staple German suppliers for all sorts of machine parts and their reputation compared to the competition.