The sky's the limit for 3D-printed goodies at CES 2016 (pictures)
If you think 3D printers are for making "useless toys," you're wrong. At CES 2016, 3D printing proved to be quite a handy technology to make objects that you can really use. Most importantly, it can be used to make stuff that you can't find ready-made at the store.
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Bike Helmet
This life-size bike helmet can protect cyclist against minor accidents.
Shoe parts
Need to feel more comfortable inside your shoes? You can make yourself a perfect-fitting insole.
Flipper
Using flexible material, you can even make yourself perfect-fitting swimming fins, too.
Hair dryer accessories
Or you can custom-make accessories for your gadgets -- like say, for your hair dryer.
Cadaver
You can't really use these body parts as replacements, but they will come in handy if you need to study anatomy.
Jewelry
3D printing is an excellent tool for making jewelry, helping you to be creative while saving a lot of time.
Eyeglass frames
These 3D-printed eyeglass frames can actually be used in real life.
Prosthetic arm
This unique prosthetic bionic arm can't be bought at the store.
Saddle bags
You can 3D print quite large objects, such as accessories for your ride.
Iron Man helmet
Or this Iron Man helmet.
Portraits
And you can make small objects, too, of course, like action figures of yourself, or your loved ones.
3D objects
Basically, with a 3D printer, your imagination is your limit. With a variety of materials, objects you make are not only unique but can also be useful in real-life.