In the video below, Bloomberg Businessweek shares 3D printing trends, including key highlights:

• The rapid drop in prices for 3D printers is increasing adoption.
• Public company performance. For example, 3D Systems stock is up 200%.
• The potential “black swan” impact on Asia manufacturing.

The reporter draws an analogy to the early 1980s when personal computers started to become mainstream.

The key question: will 3D printers kill manufacturing growth in Asia? A UBS analyst believes 3D printing will tilt the economic advantage back toward the U.S. and other western countries.

Watch the full video below, or go to Bloomberg Businessweek:

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Shenzhen, China photo by mwiththeat used under Creative Commons license.