Around 2015, headlines about 3D printing reached a fever pitch. But here we are, a few years later and not a headline is in sight. 3D printing’s superhero era has given way to practical use ...

A team of designers and engineers are constructing a first-of-its-kind 3D-printed home. They think of it as a pilot project in pursuit of building cheaper, well-designed multifamily homes.

Dawson says 3D-printed shoes could become common in the next 10 years. Shoes could also be more accessible for people to print at home than clothing since they’re smaller and thus less expensive.