Still in the experimental phase, researchers hope one day to produce personalized body parts on demand, despite many hurdles including ethical questions.

WSJ: Next to Use 3-D Printing: Your Surgeon

Pioneer's two new in-dash navigation models are the first to conveniently connect drivers to the world around them with on-demand, interactive, personalized radio.

ENGADGET: Pioneer announces Aha Radio partnership, plans for app domination

Expect more air passengers to demand Wi-Fi and personalized entertainment choices in the coming years.

CNN: 2022: Cheap flights, more rail and hands-free cars

There may be countless other ways that companies can creatively tie technology to personalized shopping experiences, and as the demand for new and better purchasing options continues to grow, the worst choice may be stick with what has worked in the past.

FORBES: The Future Of E-Commerce: Bridging The Online/Offline Gap

The new Myspace player offers unlimited, on-demand listening to both established and unsigned artists, personalized radio modes, a recommendation engine and easy integration with Facebook.

CNN: Doug Gross,

You only have to look at the growing popularity of sites like Etsy that see a rising demand by consumers for goods that are niche and personalized.

FORBES: I Couldn't Care Less About Your Boxes- Defining Micro Entrepreneurs

Schreier's clientele, these big printers, face increasing demand to combine shorter runs--thousands instead of millions of copies--with personalized color.

FORBES: Hot type