Reshoring Production: How Europe Can Regain Its Competitive Edge Through Distributed Manufacturing

As global supply chains face increasing disruption, Europe is witnessing a manufacturing renaissance. Companies are bringing production back home—a trend known as reshoring. Driven by geopolitical uncertainty, rising transportation costs, and the need for more resilient and sustainable supply networks, reshoring has become a strategic priority. At the heart of this transformation is additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, which is redefining how products are designed, produced, and delivered across the continent.