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TThe study Open Innovation in Industry, Including 3D Printing includes a number of examples on good practices developed in different Member States. The study looks at the broad concept of open innovation as such and also in relation with key enabling technologies like 3D printing which is on the peak of inflated expectations. They should be viewed as parallel and even reinforcing developments. Further the document makes policy recommendations for actions at EU, national and regional level This leaflet ...

New technologies and innovation concepts are important pathways for growth and competitiveness. Open innovation can strengthen innovation ecosystems. 3D printing has the potential to significantly impact the way production and innovation takes place. It is still hard to predict where and how exactly 3D printing will transform our economy and society. This study, provided by Policy Department A at the request of the ITRE committee, describes the mutual reinforcement of open innovation and additive ...

This study was undertaken in support of the Scientific Foresight Unit's ongoing work to develop a methodology for carrying out foresight studies within the European Parliament. Ten different scientific and technological trends are investigated which reflect the interests of citizens, policy-makers and legislators drawn from across the European Union. A summary of each trend is provided followed by an overview of both the 'expected' and 'unexpected' impacts associated with the trend. A legal analysis ...