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There are high growth expectations regarding 3D printing and it is considered to be the key driver of change in the current manufacturing models. Its application areas are diverse, among others, healthcare, construction, education and industrial sectors. 3D printing offers the possibility of designing and creating unique items on demand, with flexibility, rapid prototyping, and at a reduced cost; these are just a few of the many advantages of 3D printing, and they will make it a technology of great importance in the coming years.

The digital transformation is already evident in many sectors, in the world of finance as well. The incorporation of technology in finance, also known as Fintech, is based on the optimisation of resources by applying strategies to offer innovative products and services, adapted to the needs of today's clients.

Becoming a smart city is the desire of many cities worldwide, our society is better prepared, its more aware of its environment and it is willing to contribute to building a more sustainable life; to make this possible all those living in the city must be united. 

The new global panorama has made us reflect on the importance of incorporating new technologies in our cities. Connectivity and intelligent systems enable the efficient management of urban structures, energy efficiency, intelligent mobility and, above all, sustainability and improved quality of life for citizens.

The intelligent or connected industry constitutes a competitive advantage for companies, which have noticed improvements in their production processes and turnover. These advances can be doubled with the inclusion of 5G technology, which is an excellent opportunity, especially amidst the current global situation.

The video game industry is becoming prominent worldwide. In Spain, the industry has an annual turnover of around 1.5 billion euros, it has become a sector of great importance to the national economy and has a high level of exports.

Telework has reigned in many companies in recent months and is expected to continue or increase until the global health problem is solved. Working from home is not synonymous with business digitalisation, in fact, many companies have had to do it on the go to avoid compromising 100% of their activities.

Hyperconnectivity is on the rise, industries, businesses and areas such as medicine are undergoing continuous evolution thanks to the application of interconnected devices that enable data collection, fault prediction and early implementation of improvements.

The fourth industrial revolution brings together different technologies, such as artificial intelligence, big data, augmented reality, machine learning, robotics and additive manufacturing. Applications such as sensorization and the Internet of Things are increasingly important.

E-commerce has become very important during the worldwide health crisis, even though it was already on the right track in the last trimester of 2019, as sales were 23.5% higher than in 2018.