ING says 3D printing could account for half of manufactured goods by 2060, wiping out 25% of global trade

ING, a Dutch bank and financial services company, has compiled a report that says 3D printing could “wipe out” almost a quarter of world trade by 2060. The report predicts a reduction in cross-border trade, with locally 3D printed parts eliminating the need for importing and exporting.

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