Using 3D printing technology it is now possible to make personalized items at home using DIY machines or by sending a file to be printed at your local 3D printing store. This includes customization options for jewellery, cell phone covers, bags and more.

Using 3D printers it is possible to print objects in the exact shape and design you want in your chosen material. This allows for "mass customization" in a number of industries, especially toys.

In recent years it's become possible to produce clothing items using CAD modelling programs, printers and flexible plastics such as bioplastics or nylon composites. Adidas is currently testing the use of 3D printers in their design process with the aim to create custom-fit shoes.

Using 3D printing, companies can create custom-made parts. Not using mass-produced parts can be a lot cheaper than buying new.

One promising application area for 3D printing is personalized implants for patients, designed from MRI or CT scans. The custom implant will fit perfectly with the patient's body as it copies the exact anatomy of bones and tissue during surgery. This technique has been around since 1990s, but was recently made possible by 3D printers.