It sure seems as though 3D printing is beginning to catch on in Asia. The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore has just announce that they will be opening a $30 million research center aimed at developing 3D printers for use in industry and the medical fields. It will also feature a $5 million laboratory. Read more about this at http://3dprint.com/4425/singapore-3d-printing--30-million-research-center