# 3D-Printed Faucets 'American Standard' Created a Line of 3D-Printed Tap Fixtures By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-06-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-tap-fixtures References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/3d-printed-faucets-dxv-american-standard/) & [americanstandard-us](http://www.americanstandard-us.com/) The American Standard line of 3D-printed tap fixtures titled 'DXV' is classically elegant. Each fixture takes 24 hours to be printed into a solid and usable appliance. The 3D-printed tap fixtures are created through selective laser sintering before they are hand-finished to reveal a polished and sleek appearance. The DXV line includes three different styles of faucets. Each style is a dark color and conveys a sophisticated sleek look. They are made of a strong and durable alloy material. One of the faucets is created with 19 waterways to allow water to cascade out of the spout like water running through a riverbed or stream. Each of the other faucets uses a single spout with intricate design features. One faucet resembles a chain link fence, which allows the water to appear magically. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3d-printed Tap Fixtures:** The trend of 3D-printed tap fixtures presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the plumbing industry, allowing for more intricate and unique designs. - **Selective Laser Sintering:** The trend of using selective laser sintering in 3D printing opens up possibilities for creating strong and durable appliances in various industries beyond plumbing. - **Polished and Sleek Appearance:** The trend of achieving a polished and sleek appearance through hand-finishing in 3D-printed products has the potential to disrupt industries that prioritize aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Plumbing:** The plumbing industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by leveraging 3D-printed tap fixtures for unique and functional designs. - **Manufacturing:** Selective laser sintering in 3D printing can revolutionize the manufacturing industry by enabling the production of strong and durable products with complex designs. - **Home Decor:** The trend of achieving a polished and sleek appearance in 3D-printed products opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the home decor industry, where aesthetics play a vital role. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stealthy Limited-Edition Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-01.md) - [Made-To-Order Modern Faucet Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-faucet-creator.md) - [Abstract Industrial Faucet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-01-faucet.md) - [Customizable Faucet Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dornbracht-atelier.md) - [Personalization-Focused Bath Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-faucets.md) - [Sculptural Brass-Constructed Mixer Taps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faro-mixer.md) - [Ultra-Modern Sliding Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desliz-faucet.md) - [Designer Water Purifier Faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-water-purifier.md) - [Design-Forward Kitchen Faucet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jema-collection.md)