Apple Inc. (AAPL): Is Made in China Made to Last?

A rise in U.S. manufacturing would benefit more than just companies in the industry itself. As factories reopen on U.S. soil, there will be an ever-growing demand for the energy to run them. Producers of natural gas such as Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK), and Devon Energy Corp (NYSE:DVN) may be well-positioned to profit from a domestic manufacturing boom.

Finally, significant innovations in manufacturing technology have perhaps the greatest chance to disrupt the offshoring model. 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) is one company with the potential to dramatically alter the manufacturing landscape.  The 3-D printing revolution offers untold benefits.  The technology allows manufacturers to develop prototypes at an accelerated rate, increasing speed to market. As the industry grows and the technology improves, manufacturing costs will fall with benefits for producers and consumers alike. And the best part is, the revolution looks to be a domestic one.

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Jake Keator has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of 3D Systems and Apple. It owns shares of Devon Energy and General Electric (NYSE:GE) and has the following options: short Jan. 2014 $36 calls on 3D Systems, short Jan. 2014 $20 puts on 3D Systems, long Jan. 2014 $20 calls on Chesapeake Energy, long Jan. 2014 $30 calls on Chesapeake Energy, and short Jan. 2014 $15 puts on Chesapeake Energy.

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