It looks like metal lace, and it is a 3D printed faucet. Hello DXV.

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By Theresa Bathroom Design Friends with Benefits HerFixitUpLife Kitchen Plumbing

I’d say ‘wow’ is an understatement when it comes to the 3D printed Faucets from DXV by American Standard. Yes, they are printing metal.

927.1978.h-Ams_3d_faucet_high_res_2(1) 3d printed faucet — The mesh of delicate latticework is a new 3D printed faucet by American Standard’s DXV. The incredibly high strength of the alloy enables fine structures of concealed waterways that converge at the top, shortly before reaching the aerator. This construction creates the impression that water appears magically out of the faucet.

I’m in awe of 3D printing, even though it’s been around for a handful of years. So when I learned that American Standard’s DXV brand has created 3D printed faucets, printed with metal, my mind was in awe and it hurt a little. And when I saw the faucets at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Vegas, I was giddy. There is no stopping innovation. And I love that.

This is the first commercially-available residential faucet made with 3D printing. The DXV faucets will be available through an exclusive network of showrooms. The estimated retail price? $12,000 to $20,000.

These 3D bath faucets meet the stringent high performance and water efficiency standards for WaterSense®-certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). They use 32 percent less water than standard bathroom faucet models.