The Blade 3D-printed faucet from DXV is still in the concept stage, but it’s indicative of where plumbing manufacturing may be headed. Blade is “a pure expression of design reduction,” to cater to the user’s experience of water, the brand says. Printed from stainless steel and hand-finished, the faucet’s sensor registers the user’s presence and automatically triggers water flow. dxv.com
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