The pandemic interruption has accelerated many necessary technology changes. Certainly, it was not the root cause, but it was a catalyst. Many topics had been evolving in past years and now create the new normal, such as ecologic behaviors and collaborative working. Many industries, such as automotive and aerospace, faced structural problems for years. And-fortunately in the aftermath-many technologies could readily be applied, such as digital transformation, flexible distance services, e-mobility, biotechnology, and secure collaboration.
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