With the price of 3D printers falling and the technology improvements in 3D printer materials, home manufacturing is something that is becoming more feasible.
Couple that with the trend among people to has a “side hustle” to earn extra income, this country could spark a revolution in “home manufacturing” if given the right government incentives or at least if government doesn’t get in the way.
I am reminded of one east coast state that because of their fear over 3D printed firearms wanted both background checks, and waiting periods on the purchase of 3D printers.
Bureaucrats fear people with access to the truth, or cutting edge technologies. They are extremely fearful of AI right now. When Compact Disc players first became available, the bureaucrats required a signed license to buy one. They were afraid of the lasers inside.