The IDTechEx Show! in Berlin, Germany on 10-11 May is Europe's most important event for those involved in technology scouting and product innovation, bringing together emerging technologies with global brands.

After nearly 2 years of closely guarded secrecy, Desktop Metal emerged from stealth mode to unveil their hotly anticipated metal 3D printers.

Nano Dimension Ltd has announced that Avi Reichental has joined its board of directors.

IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Richard Collins was in attendance of JEC World in Paris, the premier composite event with the hosts reporting record attendees of over 40,000 people and 1,300 exhibitors.

Three-dimensional printing allows extremely small and complex structures to be made even in small series. A method developed by researchers for the first time allows also glass to be used for this technique.

With the help of some designing, a few grams of plastic filament and a 3D printer, researchers made a unique device for studying chemical reactions, and improved their experimental processes.

A team of biomedical engineering researchers has created a revolutionary 3D-bioprinted patch that can help heal scarred heart tissue after a heart attack.

A team of researchers has developed a new 3-D printing method to create objects that can permanently transform into a range of different shapes in response to heat.

Through adidas's obsession with helping athletes make a difference, the brand unveils Futurecraft 4D, the world's first high performance footwear featuring midsoles crafted with light and oxygen using Digital Light Synthesis, a technology pioneered by Carbon.

IDTechEx Launchpad will showcase innovations from 18 start-up companies at the IDTechEx Show! held in Berlin, Germany on 10-11 May 2017 (www.IDTechEx.com/europe).

IDTechEx analyst Dr David Pugh attended the recent SAE world congress (WCX) in Detroit, Michigan. In this article he reports on how the automotive industry is embracing technology.

A team of researchers have identified some bottlenecks in 3D printers, that, if improved, could speed up the entire process.

SIA Engineering Company Limited and Stratasys Ltd have announced jointly the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, to establish a strategic partnership specialising in additive manufacturing to accelerate the adoption of 3D printed production parts for commercial aviation.

The IDTechEx Show! takes place on 10 & 11 May in Berlin, hosting over 200 exhibitors and over 3,000 attendees.

Metal 3D printing has enormous potential to revolutionize modern manufacturing. However, the most popular metal printing processes, which use lasers to fuse together fine metal powder, have their limitations.

IDTechEx, the analyst and events firm covering emerging technologies, announces the expansion of its North American office with the hiring of Mary Ellen Guerrlich as VP Business Development, Events.